Accenture

Business Architect

Accenture$78K — $160K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 3+ years experience in business architecture or process design
  • Hands-on experience with Pega
  • Expertise in Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and process optimization
  • Strong foundation in requirements gathering and documentation
  • Skills in process mapping and requirements management tools
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Analyze business workflows for optimization opportunities
  • Lead BPR initiatives aligning processes with strategic goals
  • Gather, document, and validate business requirements with stakeholders
  • Translate business needs into functional specifications and designs
  • Design and implement Pega-based business architecture solutions
  • Facilitate workshops and cross-functional sessions
  • Develop business cases for proposed process enhancements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid time off and flexible working arrangements
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Diversity and inclusion programs
Full Job Description
The Work

The Business Architect will analyze current business workflows, identify opportunities for optimization, and lead business process reengineering (BPR) initiatives that align processes with organizational strategy. This role focuses on gathering and documenting business requirements, designing Pega-based business architecture solutions, facilitating workshops and stakeholder discussions, and partnering with technical teams to ensure alignment between business and technical objectives. The Business Architect also supports change management activities and guides teams through process transitions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze current workflows and identify opportunities for optimization and process improvement
  • Lead business process reengineering (BPR) initiatives to align workflows with organizational goals
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements
  • Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and solution designs
  • Design and support Pega-based business architecture solutions
  • Facilitate workshops, interviews, and cross-functional working sessions
  • Develop business cases and recommendations for proposed enhancements
  • Partner with technical teams to ensure alignment between business and technical objectives
  • Support change management activities and assist teams through process transitions

Here's What You Need:
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 3+ years of professional experience
  • Hands-on experience with Pega in business architecture or process design contexts
  • Expertise in Business Process Reengineering (BPR), workflow analysis, and process optimization
  • Strong background in requirements gathering and documentation
  • Familiarity with process mapping and requirements management tools
  • Ability to translate complex processes into clear and actionable insights
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience facilitating stakeholder discussions and driving consensus

Bonus Points If:
  • Pega certification (Business Architect, System Architect, or related)
  • Experience with process automation tools
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)
  • Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or related process improvement frameworks
  • Experience delivering end-to-end process transformations
  • Skills in Pega Directly Capture Objectives (DCO) or Business Process Design

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen


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As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$78,600-$160,200 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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$5.2 billion
Founded
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