At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business design for the Fusion programme and manage key deliverables.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work, enhanced family leave, and wellness support.
- Other info: Diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply; we value unique perspectives.
- Why this job: Shape the future of business architecture and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in IT or business systems, with strong skills in stakeholder management and strategic thinking.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
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.
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.
Business Architect Fusion 1 year FTC employer: Cornerstone
At SGN, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our London-based team enjoys a range of benefits including a joint-contribution pension, enhanced family leave, and access to a Virtual GP, all while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. We are committed to employee growth, providing opportunities for professional development and coaching, ensuring that every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
