Business Architect
University of Toronto Dept. of Enterprise Apps & Solutions Integration based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Business Architect. The University of Toronto’s Department of Enterprise Apps & Solutions streamlines operations by integrating and managing enterprise-level applications and solutions. The department’s commitment to continuous improvement ensures that the University of Toronto remains at the forefront of innovation and efficiency in its operations. It fosters collaboration and data exchange across university systems, supporting academic and administrative excellence. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: University of Toronto
Department: Enterprise Apps & Solutions Integration
Division: Ofc of the Chief Information Officer
Position: Business Architect
Position Number: 00051427
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $112,241.00 – $143,537.00 Annually
Employment Type: 1-year term
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Employee Group: USW
Job Category: Information Technology (IT)
Recruiter: Khristen Sivaramalingam
Location: 35 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 1A4, Canada
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Schedule: Full-Time
Requisition ID/Job ID: 35653
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have minimum 8 years of progressively advancing experience in business and technical analysis, preferably in a higher education or public institution
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have at least 2 years of experience working in a business architecture role, demonstrating an understanding of business services problems and finding optimal business and technology solutions
- The candidates should have completed or be working towards a Business Architect Certification (CBA)
- The candidates should possess an extensive understanding of business and technical analysis, as well as architecture techniques and concepts
- The candidates should have strong experience dealing with multifaceted, enterprise-wide projects/programs and stakeholders with complex or conflicting agendas
- The candidates should have excellent analytical skills, with the ability to perform both top-down and bottom-up analysis
- The candidates should be capable of creating conceptual and logical models (e.g., business capability maps, value streams, process models, business information models) to inform business and technology decisions
- The candidates should have excellent communications, collaboration, and facilitation skills to effectively inform stakeholders and service partners and guide positive outcomes
- The candidates should possess strong presentation skills, with the ability to make strategic and tactical recommendations
- The candidates should have a proven ability to lead and influence through storytelling, problem-solving, negotiation, and analytical skills
- The candidates should have an excellent working knowledge and practice of frameworks such as Business Architecture Body of Knowledge (BIZBOK), Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK), and The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
- The candidates should have strong situational analysis and decision-making abilities
- The candidates should have experience as a Business Architect or Senior Business Analyst in a higher education institution, with a focus on Student Information Systems and/or Services
- The candidates should have experience using ArchiMate
- The candidates should possess strong communication skills and be motivated self-learners and multi-taskers
- The candidates should be organized and self-directed
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to be responsible for all matters pertaining to the development, maintenance, and effectiveness of the core administrative management and student systems at the U of T, including central SAP systems such as Financial Services, Human Resources, Research Administration, and Procurement; the central U of T Student System (ROSI); approximately 40 related vendor and specialized web applications, and Document Management applications
- The candidates should be able to be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative team focused on delivering transformational Next Generation Student Information Services (NGSIS) technology solutions to the University. Through their efforts in this position, they will help define and develop a modernized Student Information Services delivery model that will meet current and emerging needs of the organization
- The candidates should be able to develop and update a business architectural framework for highly complex and confidential university-wide IT systems in support of the future state Student Information Services, Systems, and Processes to ensure effective modernization planning and strategic road mapping
- The candidates should be able to reconcile business requirements with information architecture needs for highly complex system integration and effectively identify gaps and opportunities for improvements and efficiencies to ensure sound Business Architecture for the future state of the Student Information Services
- The candidates should be able to research, analyze, and recommend potential changes to system features and functions in alignment with the optimum architecture and design for the future state Student Information Services, Systems, and Processes
- The candidates should be able to conduct needs assessments to determine end-user technical requirements and specifications for future state architecture and design
- The candidates should be able to analyze and recommend the suitability of major new software systems, applications, and/or modules
- The candidates should be able to lead, plan, and contribute to enterprise IT projects
- The candidates should be able to provide detailed information on system specifications to clients
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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