Business Architect - Operations (Digital Enablement)
Business Architect - Operations (Digital Enablement) role at Boeing
About Boeing
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. We currently employ 3,200 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.
The Opportunity
Boeing Australia is seeking a Business Architect embedded in Business Operations supporting the Digital Enablement Lead by translating operational goals into practical, deliverable roadmaps. This role suits a hands-on architect who enjoys working close to business, driving practical technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate business strategy into an actionable business architecture and roadmap that drives programs and transformation initiatives.
- Establish and manage technology/data baseline across Boeing Defence Australia that drive cross-program reuse, technical and data consolidation, and simplification to reduce operational cost and technical debt.
- Establish architectural principles, standards and governance frameworks to guide technology and data decisions across the organization.
- Engage with product owners to enable & update capability maps, value streams and business process models delivery plans, APIs, integration patterns, and cloud/on-prem footprints to the business roadmap.
- Design, develop, maintain and optimize internal company data architecture for databases / data warehouses required to operate the business.
- Lead Business architecture governance through lightweight Architecture Review Board and documented solution patterns.
- Define measurable architecture KPIs and report progress to business and technology leadership.
Experience And Qualifications (required)
- 5+ years in business architecture, enterprise architecture, business process design, systems design; 2+ years in an architecture-focused position.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
- Business Architecture or related certifications (e.g. TOGAF, BIZBOK, CBAP, PMP) or Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), SAFe or similar.
- Familiarity with digital thread / digital twin concepts, API/integration patterns and data modeling.
- Demonstrated ability to design end-to-end solutions and produce clear technical documentation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and executive communication.
- Ability to make trade-off decisions and balance short-term delivery needs with longer-term architecture goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: cloud provider architecture (e.g., AWS/Azure Solutions Architect), TOGAF foundational, or relevant vendor certifications.
- Experience with ERP/CRM integrations, process automation, or operations-focused digital initiatives.
- Experience in aerospace, defense or manufacturing industries is beneficial.
Working conditions and travel
- Hybrid work model with 3 days presence in the office.
- Occasional travel to business sites and vendor locations is required (typically low).
Security Clearance
- The candidate should be an Australian citizen for the requirement to obtain the required security clearance for the role.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants are encouraged to share any accommodations required during the recruitment process.
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