Location: UK (remote)
Salary/Rate: £575 - 625 per day inside IR35
Start Date: Immediate
Job Type: Initial 6 month contract (likely to extend)
Candidates must hold an active SC Clearance.
Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Pega Lead Business Architect (LBA) to shape and own the business design of a Pega-based transformation for a leading UK government organisation.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
You will be the bridge between policy, operations and the Pega delivery team, translating complex public-sector processes into clear, outcome-focused case designs.
- Lead discovery and requirements workshops with senior stakeholders, policy owners and operational teams
- Define the target operating model, case types, stages and processes using Pega Express methodology
- Own the business architecture, ensuring designs maximise out-of-the-box Pega capability
- Capture and prioritise requirements as user stories, epics and acceptance criteria in a backlog (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps or Agile Studio)
- Use Pega App Studio and Blueprint to model case lifecycles, personas, channels and data objects
- Work closely with the Lead System Architect to ensure designs are technically feasible and scalable
- Lead and mentor Business Architects and analysts within the delivery team
- Facilitate sprint ceremonies, playbacks and demos to business stakeholders
- Support UAT planning, business readiness and change management activities
- Ensure designs meet government standards, including GDS Service Standard, accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA) and data protection requirements
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Certified Pega Business Architect (CPBA) or above
- Significant experience as a Lead or Senior Business Architect on enterprise Pega programmes
- Proven track record leading Pega Express / Agile delivery from discovery through to go-live
- Strong case management design skills, including Directly Capturing Objectives (DCO)
- Excellent stakeholder management, from operational users to senior civil servants
- Strong facilitation, communication and presentation skills
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:
- Experience on UK central government or public-sector Pega programmes
- Exposure to Pega Constellation UI and Pega GenAI / Blueprint
- Knowledge of Pega Customer Service or Pega Government Platform
- Business analysis certification (e.g. BCS, IIBA) or Agile certification (e.g. Scrum Master, SAFe)
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SC Cleared Pega Lead Business Architect employer: Square One Resources
Join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration, where your role as an Organisational Transformation Lead will be pivotal in driving meaningful change. With a focus on employee growth and a culture that encourages continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategic partnerships and enhance operational effectiveness. Located in a dynamic environment, this role offers competitive compensation and the chance to make a significant impact on business outcomes.
