Senior Business Architect Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Business

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Accountabilities:

Operations Strategy and Value Chain Analysis:
Lead the analysis and decomposition of complex, cross-functional business processes, including supply chain, logistics, procurement, and distribution, to identify inefficiencies, structural challenges, and opportunities for operational improvement.
Client Discovery and Executive Engagement:
Independently facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and discovery sessions with senior executives and business leaders, building trusted relationships and guiding strategic discussions.
Business Requirements Definition:
Translate business findings, operational challenges, and transformation opportunities into clear, structured, and actionable requirements for Solutions Architects and Data Engineers.
Work Stream Leadership:
Own and manage one or more project work streams from initial planning through delivery, taking responsibility for client communication, deliverables, progress reporting, risk identification, and issue escalation.
Current-State and Target-State Architecture:
Collaborate with technical teams to document existing business processes and systems, define future-state operating models, and develop transformation architectures aligned with strategic objectives.
Process Improvement:
Apply structured problem-solving methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and hypothesis-driven analysis, to validate opportunities and recommend sustainable improvements.
Deliverable Development:
Produce high-quality consulting deliverables, including process maps, value chain assessments, business cases, opportunity analyses, and use case definitions to support executive decision-making and investment priorities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with Solutions Architects, Data Engineers, and Program Managers to ensure business requirements are accurately reflected in technical designs and AI-enabled solutions.
AI-Driven Transformation:
Identify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence, automation, and intelligent workflows to improve operational efficiency and accelerate business transformation.
Team Mentoring and Development:
Support and mentor junior Business Analysts and consultants, helping them strengthen their analytical capabilities, facilitate client sessions, and independently manage deliverables and stakeholder relationships.
Continuous Improvement:
Contribute to the development of consulting methodologies, analytical frameworks, and repeatable approaches that improve delivery quality and accelerate transformation outcomes.

Requirements:

At least 6 years of management consulting experience within a Big Four firm, tier-two consultancy, or leading boutique consulting organisation.
Proven experience leading operations strategy, business transformation, process optimisation, or end-to-end value chain transformation engagements, ideally at Senior Manager or Director level.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage senior executive relationships, facilitate strategic workshops, and influence complex business decisions without requiring constant senior supervision.
Strong expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and hypothesis-driven problem-solving. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent practical experience is strongly preferred.
Extensive experience analysing and transforming end-to-end business processes, understanding how decisions across procurement, logistics, distribution, and operations influence overall financial and commercial performance.
Cross-industry and international consulting experience, with the ability to adapt quickly to unfamiliar business environments and apply…

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10+ Years work experience

Senior Business Architect

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