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 DOEMust 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 experienceTime 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 enterpriseSkills & 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 structureExperience:" 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 advantageousRequired Education:BA/BS Degree Comp Sci/IS, Business FinanceAbout Software ResourcesSoftware 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. You can view all our job openings at