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Reading, Berkshire
Business Architect - Transformation & Change
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £40,000 per annum |
Overview
About the role: Thames Water is undergoing significant business transformation spanning all areas of the organisation and as such the environment is fluid, challenging yet hugely rewarding. The Transformation and Change Team is recruiting for a Business Architect to join the newly formed Business Architecture team. Business Architecture is a newly set up area of expertise and forms a key part of the Transformation and Change Team. The Business Architect will be working in this new community of practice within the Thames Water “Project Management and Business Architecture” Job Family. The Business Architecture Team supports the design and improvement of the Thames Water Business Architecture, using agreed and measurable business performance indicators. As a Business Architect, you will work with senior business stakeholders to deliver business unit transformation programmes and to support the business planning/roadmap definition required to deliver tangible business outcomes from the strategy. You will also support the design and improvement of the Thames Water Business Architecture, using agreed and measurable business performance indicators. This position gives you the opportunity to be part of a new community of practice and be a member of a team that will provide crucial input and support to any business change programme. This role would be an excellent fit for you if you have 2 to 4 years of experience in internal strategy roles, consulting or roles involved in significant business transformation activities and operating model development. Key Accountabilities: Work with senior stakeholders to design business unit strategy, operating models and high-level process Derive valuable insight from quantitative and qualitative data Define key metrics to measure the quality and performance of business units Scoping and documenting transformation activity as inputs to transformation roadmaps Support wider Business Architecture activity (including customer experience design, process improvement, and business change management) Influence key stakeholders to support transformation activities Deliver compelling written and verbal communications, with strong presentation skills To be successful you will have the following skills and experience: Your previous experience is likely to be in Consulting or in working on major transformation activities in the Utilities, Financial Services, Energy, Oil & Gas or Aerospace & Defence sectors. You will be able to demonstrate experience of working on the definition, design, and delivery of Business Strategy and Business Design, ideally with experience in Target Operating Model or process improvement programmes. Experience of working on large scale transformation programmes, particularly with a broad operational focus will be a distinct advantage. You will be able to demonstrate your experience in business design, process improvement or target operating model design. You will understand how business improvement solutions may impact employees, customers, and other stakeholders. Some examples of qualifications you may have include: TOGAF/ MODAF BCS Diploma or certificates in Business Analysis ITIL Foundation and/or Practitioner MSP/ Prince 2 Practitioner APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) What’s in it for you? Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our refer-a-friend bonus, where you can receive up to £1,000 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company. We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering all of our teams two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities. About us: Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes. As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future. We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities. Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with award-winning mental health and well-being strategy.