Business Strategy Architect

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

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About The Position

The Business Strategy Architect is a member of the Business Strategy and Improvement team within the Institutional Project Management Office. This forward-thinking role supports institutional priorities by analyzing business needs, improving processes, and leading the implementation of strategic and highly impactful initiatives. The Architect partners with the Office of Financial Affairs to assess current systems and processes, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure successful project execution. The position blends systems thinking, business analysis, and project coordination to help the University operate more efficiently, collaboratively, and strategically. Unit-level support will be defined with divisional leadership on an annual basis, with a service level agreement (SLA) outlining expectations with each area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in business analysis, process improvement, project management, or systems support.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data, document business processes, and support organizational change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across functional and technical teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High level of initiative and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education or a mission-based organization.
• Familiarity with project management frameworks and tools.
• Working knowledge of systems commonly used in higher education (e.g. Workday, Slate, Banner).
• Financial systems and processes experience is preferred.
• Certifications or coursework in business analysis, project management, or change management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Office of Financial Affairs and other campus units to understand business needs and identify opportunities to align operations with institutional goals.
• Conduct business process analysis, system reviews, and stakeholder interviews to gather business requirements and recommend improvements.
• Oversee a portfolio of University applications and technologies, analyzing current system usage, identify gaps, and supporting the optimization of existing platforms.
• Maintain knowledge of existing vendor development roadmaps and awareness of other opportunities in the market.
• Develop business cases for new technology or process enhancements.
• Lead the implementation of new systems, policies, or processes by coordinating tasks, tracking deliverables, and clearly communicating with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress toward defined goals.
• Prepare project documentation including meeting notes, process diagrams, decision logs, and status updates.
• Participate in cross-functional working groups focused on operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Train end users or functional teams on new systems, tools, or processes.
• Research and document best practices in higher education operations, systems, or performance measurement.
• Support strategic planning and governance processes by developing presentation materials, reports, or dashboards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees