Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Enterprise Business Architect position! This is a 6+ months contract with expected conversion to FTE and will be remote within the US with travel to Buffalo, NY every 4-6 weeks. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead the development and evolution of business architecture models including capability maps, value streams, and operating models to drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on operations excellence and process optimization
Translate business strategy into actionable capability roadmaps and value stream maps, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, operating models, and execution across the enterprise
Partner with Enterprise Operations domain leadership to assess current-state architecture, define target-state visions, and build transformation roadmaps that incorporate industry trends and align with broader enterprise technology landscapes
Drive investment prioritization and portfolio planning by conducting capability gap analyses, building business cases, and providing strategic recommendations to Master Architects and executive leadership
Collaborate with Enterprise, Solution, and Data Architects to ensure business intent is reflected in technical designs while maintaining traceability from strategy through execution and outcomes
Facilitate executive-level stakeholder engagement and architectural governance processes, preparing and presenting architecture artifacts for S1/S2 leadership meetings and architectural peer review sessions
Research and apply emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for solving enterprise problems through new products, platforms, or system enhancements that promote reuse of existing capabilities
Travel to Buffalo, NY every 4-6 weeks for in-person collaboration with domain leadership and stakeholder teams
What You'll Need to Have:
10+ years of experience in business architecture, enterprise strategy, business transformation, or strategic consulting roles within large, complex organizations
Demonstrated expertise building business architecture artifacts including capability maps (L1-L3), value stream maps, operating models, and enterprise roadmaps using Business Architecture Guild/BIZBOK principles
Strong working knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, FEAF) and proven ability to align business architecture with technology delivery lifecycles
Experience in financial services industry with understanding of banking structures, regulations, risk considerations, and operational frameworks
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder facilitation skills with proven ability to influence without authority across complex, matrixed organizations
Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with delivery teams to translate strategic vision into executable initiatives
Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field with 7+ years relevant experience (or 11+ years combined higher education and work experience; Graduate degree preferred)
Preferred certifications: Certified Business Architect (CBA®) from Business Architecture Guild, TOGAF, or equivalent enterprise architecture certification