Business Architect

Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for a Business Architect with a major corporation in Burbank, CA. Onsite 4x a week.
Duration: 14+ month(s)
Pay Rate: $94 - $97/hr DOE
Must Haves:
Senior-level business-oriented SR. BA - (similar to a Senior Business Systems Analyst) to support a timecard processing project, focusing on requirements gathering, business process understanding, and functional IT work rather than technical development. A minimum of 5 years' experience on large Finance / Time projects.

• 10 years overall ERP experience
• Time Recording and Management 3rd party front-end SaaS solutions with integration to SAP back office (THIS IS A MUST HAVE)
• Strong background in timecard, payroll, or similar business processes; prior experience in these areas is critical for success.
• Experience leading or driving projects, not just performing transactional tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and proactively solve problems

Description:
The Staff Business Architect Time Recording and Management, is a technical leadership role within Enterprise technology, responsible for supporting the business architecture and delivery of Time platforms and services ensuring technology solutions are delivered end-to-end in line with architectural standards, delivering on business capability and collaboration with support operations. This role will lead matrix projects and 3rd party resource. The span of the role will encompass business requirements, functional design, testing, delivery, and strategic planning.
Role Responsibilities:
Responsible for the translation of business needs to technical solution in support of project delivery and success
Partner with teams to understand business requirements
Participate in functional and technical design sessions
Responsible for creating documentation (ex. requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, technical specs, design documents, process flows, etc.)
Participate in agile ceremonies (ex. scrum, sprint planning, demos, etc.)
Partner with technical implementation team(s) to provide documentation or information needed, ensure what is built aligns to the requirements
Responsible for traceability of business requirements through technical specs and test cases
Work with the business to confirm test scenarios, validate design, test data & results
Execute testing including developing, reviewing or executing test scripts, test results, defect triage
Validating product to acceptance criteria
Responsible for inputs into the Risks, Actions, Issues and Decisions (RAID) log pertaining to business architecture; proactively identify issues and analyze options to resolve; work with the project management team
Collaborates closely with partners across the organization including business partners, solution architects, and delivery managers
Builds strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders at multiple levels, from end users to executives, across the enterprise
Skills & Key Attributes:
Technology project experience
Results oriented, biased toward action
Strong communication, consensus-building, and presentation skills
Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate well to both technical and business audiences
Ability to effectively manage project stakeholders across multiple levels across the enterprise
Strong collaboration skills and works well with a team
Ability to break down and solve complex problems
Demonstrates resilience and perseverance
Flexible and adaptable
Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions in the moment, prioritize work and meet deadlines
Ability to decide and act without having the total picture and comfortable handling risk and uncertainty
Self-starter, with strong ambition to support the project and team
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
Ability to effectively navigate a complex organizational structure
Experience:
Proven track record to successfully deliver software projects in finance and time recording and management value chains on a large scale
Deep experience of time recording and management processes within SAP and SaaS Vendors
Experience with Business Architecture practice and methodologies
Experience leading matrixed project teams including architects, developers, operations, PMs, business analysts, and vendor partners
Experience managing technical project budget and financials
Strong experience with vendor management and building strong, collaborative vendor relationships
Experience with agile software development and managing full SDLC
Experience managing diverse groups of stakeholders at all levels across the enterprise
Proven ability to build and motivate a team to achieve well-communicated expectations
Prior experience of working in a Media environment is advantageous
Required Education:
BA/BS Degree Comp Sci/IS, Business Finance

About Software Resources
Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity.
We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients' hiring needs. As a member of our team, you will have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D.
If this position fits interests you, we encourage you to apply.