Business Architect

Business Architect Req number: R8257 Employment type: Full time Worksite flexibility: Hybrid Who we are CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise. Job Summary We are looking for a motivated Business Architect ready to take us to the next level! If you have a PEGA Business Architect Certification and minimum of 3 years post certification experience, and are looking for your next career move, apply now. Job Description We are looking for a Business Architect to lead multiple teams consisting of developers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders in transforming business requirements, process flows, use cases, and integration documentation into scalable PEGA applications that meet organizational and user needs. This position is a full-time contract and hybrid , requiring 2 days onsite and 3 days remote . What You'll Do Act as the primary liaison between business and technology teams, translating technical concepts into business language and vice versa Partner with Product Owners, stakeholders, Lead Business Analysts, and development teams to gather requirements and translate them into user stories and business requirements Collaborate with Lead System Architects and leadership to develop business and technical strategies Analyze business needs and recommend technology solutions that align with organizational goals Facilitate backlog refinement sessions, sprint planning, and Agile development activities Lead Agile teams and promote Agile best practices throughout the development lifecycle Manage software functional requirements throughout the SDLC Document business requirements, functional designs, test cases, training materials, and release documentation Define solution acceptance criteria and support software testing efforts Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks Coordinate enterprise-level software configuration and deployment activities Develop and maintain training materials and conduct user and process training sessions Lead client workshops focused on software products, business processes, and solution adoption Create wireframes and other solution design artifacts to support business requirements Mentor Business Analysts and software development team members Support customer success initiatives and provide ongoing stakeholder engagement Integrate industry best practices into current business analysis and software delivery processes Perform additional duties as assigned What You'll Need Required: PEGA Business Architect Certification with a minimum of 3 years of post-certification experience 9+ years of relevant professional experience 7+ years of business analysis experience 7+ years of use case development experience 7+ years of experience as a PEGA Business Architect 7+ years of experience managing software functional requirements throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) 7+ years of Agile software development experience 7+ years of experience documenting requirements, functional designs, test cases, and training materials 7+ years of experience leading software testing and validation efforts 7+ years of experience deploying and configuring enterprise software solutions Experience working directly with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements Experience capturing functional requirements and translating them into user stories Strong understanding of business process modeling and change management Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills Proven ability to lead workshops, facilitate discussions, and present to technical and non-technical audiences Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent technical study Preferred: Broad experience working within organizations that develop and deliver software solutions to customers Experience serving as a strategic liaison between business and technical teams Experience mentoring Business Analysts and software development professionals Experience creating wireframes and visual solution designs Knowledge of enterprise software integration and deployment methodologies Technical IT background Experience supporting customer success and product adoption initiatives Physical Demands Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, workshops, and collaborative sessions Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor #LI-KW1 Reasonable accommodation statement If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111. EEO Statement It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. $70 to $80 per hour The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.