Springer Nature
Technology
BusinessArchitect
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“Business Architect at Springer Nature. Skills: Business architecture, Strategy formulation, Enterprise-level transformation, Stakeholder management, Influencing without formal authority. 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”
Industry & Context.
Analyse business capabilities, processes, and organisational structures to identify opportunities for transformation and improved performance across functions.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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., 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 commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and proactively advocate for inclusive practices in strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making processes.
What You'll Do.
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
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
and risks for our key strategic and transformation initiatives
Analyse business capabilities
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
and investment priorities.
Guide and support prioritisation of initiatives
and capability evolution
Support organisational change by helping stakeholders understand strategic goals
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with senior business and technology leaders.; Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders.; Facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams.; Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architecture team.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills.
Process & Methodology
Support the planning and execution of strategic initiatives, Guide and support prioritisation of initiatives, investments, and capability evolution
Full Job Description
**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
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