Description

TJX Architecture is spearheading the global digital transformation of the organization. We partner with our product teams, capture strategy, assess the current state capabilities, establish future state needs, create roadmap leveraging cutting edge components such as Cloud, DevOps, Intelligent Automation and usher in the next generation technology solutions that power the business capabilities for the organization.

The Business Architect reports into the Architecture Execution function within our IT organization.  In this role, the Business Architect works closely with counterparts in the business and IT to enable solutions that support business strategic goals and objectives.  Specifically, the Business Architect may:

• Meet with Business and IT domain executives and leaders to capture strategic objectives, core capabilities, and pain points.   Conduct detailed root cause analysis to pinpoint specific areas of people, process, and technology opportunity.
• Collaborate with Business and IT stakeholders to identify an approach and/or plans for resolving people, process, and technology gaps.
• Produce architectural models and artifacts that represent the outcomes of the Business Architecture domain.
• Contribute to the continued evolution of Business Architecture methods, tools, and best practices through industry research and practical experience.
• Collaborate with other Business Architects to identify cross-portfolio opportunities.

Requirements

We seek team members with domain expertise and excellent interpersonal skills, as our positions rely heavily on communication with key stakeholders in both business and engineering realms.  You'll be part of influencing a multi-year roadmap for delivering enterprise-grade cloud technologies.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Business Architecture experience
• 4-6 years of Business Process Analysis
• Experience with Business Architecture model concepts – e.g. Strategies, Value Streams, Business Capabilities, Applications – and the modeling of relationships between them
• Subject matter expertise in 1 or more of these functional domains:  Supply Chain, Merchandising, Retail store operations, HR, Finance, eCommerce
• Direct experience working with business leaders and stakeholders to understand current/future capabilities, pain points, and root cause

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business case development concepts
• Experience collaborating across business and IT functions
• Familiarity with strategic planning techniques
• Understanding of the off-price business model