Cisco · 1 day ago
Business Architect
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $157K/yr
8+ years expCisco is a leader in technology innovation, and they are seeking a Business Architect to enhance their global finance operations. The role involves designing comprehensive solutions, optimizing business processes, and collaborating with various teams to implement financial controls and support strategic initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Design and architect comprehensive solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and infrastructure
Support design and impact assessments of new business model implementations
Review, analyze and evaluate Ideas, business cases, projects and opportunities to assess architectural, system and operational impacts to distribution processes
Act as a primary partner and point of liaison to Disti Sales, Disti IT and Compliance
Facilitate workshops with SME’s to define & refine business processes, to identify and prioritize business requirements, implement BAT/UAT to support Internal as well as cross functional business initiatives such as Country Enablement, Finance Transformation and continuous internal Improvements
Possessing experience in AI is a significant advantage, coupled with an enthusiastic willingness to learn and apply AI methodologies, enabling you to find opportunities for AI implementation and drive innovative solutions across the portfolio
Drive automation and simplification initiatives
Responsible for identifying high risk areas; design and implement vital system controls to mitigate the risks
Identify high-risk areas within systems and processes, designing and implementing critical system controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with governance standards
Responsible for the Distribution project portfolio as the product owner for related applications and processes, collaborating effectively with WIPS and cross-functional IT teams to drive integrated and innovative solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance or Business Administration
Validated experience as a Business Architect or in a similar role within a sophisticated enterprise environment
8+ years of relevant working experience leading complex growth initiatives, business transformations, or strategic partnerships involving large cross-functional teams
Solid understanding of business processes and experience with Enterprise architecture frameworks
Proven experience in the implementation of Oracle ERP systems
Proven interest in leveraging Artificial Intelligence to increase productivity
Preferred
Experience with Finance systems such as SAP Business Objects, Oracle Essbase/Hyperion is a strong advantage for driving reporting, analysis, and decision support
Experience in supporting sales organization or Distribution business is advantageous
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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