Business Architecture Analyst

About the role

Designs, plans and coordinates all aspects of business-related projects from initiation to delivery. Projects often involve technical and non-technical aspects. Coordinates work across multiple teams including internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments. Responsible for the development and execution of business-related solutions for clients often including a technical component. Manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training and on-time delivery within budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Understand and map current tools landscape and architecture to propose an optimized framework.
• Work with cross-functional teams and IT to ensure seamless program execution of all platforms and tools we manage.
• Drive solution and architecture design for new transformation initiatives.
• Ensure key solutions from these initiatives meet business needs, scalable and align with industry standards.
• Define quantifiable metrics to measure benefits, define baseline and target metrics based on the solution.
• Build project plan, business architecture proposals, lead cross functional activities and ensure it delivers the desired outcome and goals.
• Work with business authorities, process owners, as well as IT experts to support cross functional initiatives.
• Develop and refine content for leadership presentations, working with leads within the organization.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience, with 2+ years as an Architect in Supply Chain domain, Product Lifecycle Management or similar.
• Bachelor’s Degree with some relevant Product Life Cycle experience.
• Functional knowledge of product development methodologies (IE. Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Familiarity with advanced technologies like AI/ML, Agentic AI usage, and automation in Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Operations Management is desirable.
• Expert in Supply Chain operations- Product Lifecycle Mgmt., Parts & BOM, Engineering Change Orders, Product Data Management.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills including written, verbal, and listening skills at all levels of the organization.
• Team player with strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to connect and communicate with both business and IT technical staff.
• Ability to multi-task, focus, and tackle problems analytically.
• Ability to work with multi-functional teams, including business and IT.
• Self-motivated individual with ability to empower and encourage others.
• Strong sense of ownership and integrity.
• High energy with ability to motivate and encourage others.

Skills

• Experience as Business Architect in large scale transformation programs.
• Familiarity with Global Supply Chain operations and processes, New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management, Commerce Config-Price-Quote processes and technical knowledge of Engineering BOM, various Part types, Engineering Change Orders, and Compliance operations.

Benefits

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.

Pay

The starting salary range posted for this position is $95,000.00 to $120,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

Schedule

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; andOnce performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target.