Staff Business Information Architect

TriNet•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Business Information Architect is responsible for designing and managing the information architecture of the organization. This role involves developing strategies and frameworks to ensure that data is structured, stored, and utilized effectively to support business objectives. This individual will ensure all requirements to fully solve the intended problem are met and all impacts (people, process, and tools) are understood and cared for. The Business Information Architect will build high-trust partnerships with stakeholders and partners to overcome obstacles and collaborate on solutions throughout initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in cross-functional teams and managing complex initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
Strong understanding of information architecture frameworks, data modeling, and data integration.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with data management tools and technologies.
7+ years of experience in information architecture, data management, or a related field.
Typically 7+ years experience in Business Architecture, Business Analysis, Strategic Program Management, Enterprise Transformation efforts, or related experience
Strong problem-solving skills.
Critical thinking, the ability to break complex problems down into component parts and solve issues creatively.
Experience planning and deploying business initiatives or participating in enterprise-wide projects.
Strong change management experience.
Ability to use data to inform decision making.
Ability to summarize and present complex topics effectively to a wide audience.
Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines, and to maintain effectiveness and professionalism when experiencing change in work tasks and/or the work environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with various levels in an organization.
Collaboration skills with the ability to form trusted relationships, including key internal and external partners to achieve common goals.
Experience building business cases and assessing return on investment.
Experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints.
Ability to understand business objectives and requirements and convert them into solution designs and/or project plans.
Highest level of integrity and discretion in managing of confidential information.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Certification in information architecture or data management (e.g., TOGAF, CDMP).
Experience in a specific industry (e.g., finance, healthcare) with relevant regulatory knowledge.
Familiarity with data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Responsibilities

Information Architecture Design Develop and maintain the organization’s information architecture framework.
Discovery & Analysis Facilitate concept exploration, including opportunity and feasibility assessment.
Gather and synthesize initiative business requirements, in partnership subject matter experts for business requirement validation.
Document current and ideal states and perform gap analysis to inform necessary roadmap to achieve ideal state.
Drive comprehensive end-to-end impact analysis at the beginning of efforts, including people, process, and tools, to ensure all aspects of the change are designed, managed, and prepared for throughout the initiative lifecycle.
Solution Design Evaluate and recommend data management tools and technologies.
Ensure seamless integration of data across various systems and platforms.
Collaborate with IT teams to implement and optimize data solutions.
Data Modeling & Design Develop and maintain conceptual data models.
Design data flows and data integration processes.
Ensure data models and designs align with business requirements and IT strategies.
Communication & Collaboration Work closely with business units, IT, and other stakeholders to understand information needs and requirements.
Promote information architecture best practices across the organization.
Communicate information architecture goals, progress, and outcomes to senior management.
Relationships & Stakeholder Management Build relationships with stakeholders and partners Partner with organizations impacted by change to ensure comprehensive delivery
Work Hygiene Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization to drive impactful results.
Continuous Improvement Monitor and assess the effectiveness of information architecture.
Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes as needed.
Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in information architecture.