Job Description
Business Architect -Fusion (12 month FTC)
London Personal Contract (dependent on experience & qualifications
Full-time Hybrid
Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) - Enhanced maternity & family leave - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.
REQ5717
The Fusion Business Architect is accountable for the integrity of the Business Design for the Fusion programme, covering requirements, process, capability, functional and organisational models, and design decisions across delivery waves. This is a hands-on role, owning and supporting key deliverables and coordinating Business Analysts' activities.
The role is responsible for shaping, planning and securing budget approval for programme changes in line with business strategy, while maintaining the integrity of operating models and supporting change adoption. It manages senior stakeholder relationships, ensuring demand into IT is well-shaped and solutions are delivered in line with governance, enterprise architecture and best practice.
We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute
Business Architecture & Design
- Own end-to-end Business Design across all models and ensure alignment across delivery waves
- Act as central point for cross-functional design (HCM, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Payroll)
- Ensure designs are coherent, traceable and aligned to strategy, operating models and capabilities
- Govern design decisions and ensure compliance with standards and best practice
Operating Model & Change
- Maintain and evolve target and transitional operating models
- Assess impacts across people, process, technology, data and controls
- Support adoption and ensure consistency across multiple business functions
Demand, Roadmap & Investment
- Shape, prioritise and manage business demand into IT workstreams
- Develop business cases, cost estimates and secure budget approvals
- Own business architecture roadmaps, aligning investment to priorities
- Collaborate across stakeholders to manage delivery plans, budgets and value realisation
- Enable innovation and maximise value from existing investments
Business Analysis & Leadership
- Lead day-to-day business analysis delivery and assure quality outputs
- Coach and manage Business Analysts and support capability development
- Contribute to documentation including requirements, designs and investment papers
- Manage team performance, workload, development and stakeholder engagement
What you will need
- Significant experience with Fusion or ERP systems (HCM, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Payroll) and strong background in Business Architecture, Business Analysis and change delivery
- Proven experience (10+ years) in IT or business systems roles, with knowledge of project lifecycle, governance, and investment processes
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills, with experience working at all levels and leading teams
- Strategic thinker with ability to translate strategy into delivery, manage demand and drive value-focused outcomes
- Analytical, structured problem-solver with high attention to detail and ability to simplify complex information
- Collaborative leader with coaching capability, able to manage performance, deliver under pressure and drive continuous improvement
Not sure you meet every requirement?
Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future.
Why SGN?
SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility , and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.
If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
