What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Architect position at springernature?
About US The company This role is in our Springer Nature Technology division - a diverse group of over 700 people across our main locations in Germany, India, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Visit https://group.springernature.com/ to learn more about who we are and what we do. The Department Join the Portfolio & Governance Office of our CIO, where our mantra is simple yet powerful: "Do the right things. Do things right." Our team is dedicated to building a strategic, consistent, and transparent approach to how information and technology empower our enterprise. We focus on two essential objectives: fostering a unified vision for IT across the organisation and ensuring our IT organisation consistently delivers value through efficiency and clarity. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change at the intersection of technology, information, and business strategy, we’d love for you to be part of our mission! The Team The Business Architecture & Integration (BA&I) team, part of the Portfolio & Governance Office reporting to our CIO, is at the forefront of shaping and delivering transformative strategies that power Springer Nature's success. We are a dynamic group of forward-thinkers, strategists, and analysts who collaborate across the organisation to unlock opportunities, optimise processes, and drive meaningful change. As a key player in enterprise-level transformation, we bridge the gap between business aspirations and technology solutions. Our team defines and executes global business architecture strategies, partners with stakeholders to discover customer-centric solutions and ensures seamless integration of acquired organisations into our ecosystem. Whether leading technical due diligence during M&A activities, orchestrating enterprise-wide business change or mentoring a thriving community of Business Analysts, our mission is clear: to create tangible business value, every day. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, embraces challenges, and is committed to delivering impactful outcomes. We value strategic thinking, curiosity, and a customer-first approach. Together, we’ll shape the future of Springer Nature by turning complexity into opportunity and ideas into action. At Springer Nature, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive. If you’re ready to be part of a team that drives strategic transformation, fosters innovation, and sets the standard for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. About the job Job summary As a Business Architect, you will work at the enterprise level across the entire Technology organisation, aligning business aspirations with technology execution. Reporting to the Director of Business Architecture & Integration, you will drive immediate strategic initiatives while helping to mature and shape the long-term business architecture practice. You will collaborate closely with senior business and technology leaders to proactively and holistically help and guide the enterprise through transformation and optimisation initiatives, supporting the formulation of business strategy, outcomes and capabilities - shaping operating models, supporting investment decisions, and creating clear, actionable views of the business to enable transformation. The environment is fast-paced, evolving, and full of opportunity - and you will need to thrive in ambiguity, navigate complex hierarchies, and influence without authority. The core objectives of the Business Architecture team are to help the organisation achieve targeted business outcomes related to growing revenue, optimising costs, and mitigating risks. Key Responsibilities Day-to-Day Responsibilities Support business strategy formulation by identifying opportunities and disruptive forces that impact Springer Nature. Design and communicate clear business and operating models that enable strategic execution Identify and guide people, processes, and technology requirements to operationalise the operating models Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to design and maintain business architecture models that align strategic goals with revenue growth, cost optimisation and risk mitigation initiatives Clarify strategic intentions, identify business outcomes, explore implications, impacts, and risks for our key strategic and transformation initiatives Analyse business capabilities, processes, and organisational structures to identify opportunities for transformation and improved performance across functions Support the planning and execution of strategic initiatives by translating business strategies into actionable architectural blueprints, roadmaps, and investment priorities. Guide and support prioritisation of initiatives, investments, and capability evolution Support organisational change by helping stakeholders understand strategic goals, impacts, and transformation pathways. Facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams, driving shared understanding and customer-centric design. Act as an ambassador for business architecture best practices within the organisation. Help evolve the BA&I team's role and contribution to broader Portfolio & Governance goals Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architecture team to support the evolution of the Architecture services and align on Architecture strategy About You Your Experience: Degree in business, technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Proven experience in business architecture, strategy formulation, business analysis, and enterprise-level transformation. Familiarity with business architecture frameworks (e.g., BIZBOK, TOGAF) and modelling techniques. Ability to translate business vision into clear operating models, strategic roadmaps, and capability requirements. Understanding of technology concepts sufficient to hold informed discussions, without needing deep technical expertise. Strong stakeholder management skills across different organisational levels, especially influencing without formal authority. Curiosity, resilience, collaboration, and a customer-centric mindset. Exposure to strategic initiatives such as M&A, large-scale change programmes, or technology modernisation. Experience working within a matrixed and/or global organisation. Experience working in high-ambiguity environments with multiple competing priorities. Excellent communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills. Proven experience in managing and resolving conflicts with stakeholders. You advocate for our customers and contribute to fostering a customer-focused mindset within the business analysis team You demonstrate a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and proactively advocate for inclusive practices in strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making processes. #LI-AR1 We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies. We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science Business Media.