Senior Business Architect

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DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rdlargest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com

Location: Portland, OR

Division:Group US
Job Posting Title: Senior Business Architect
Time Type: Full Time

Summary

In DSV as a Group Function, Enterprise Data and AI you will be a part of a group of highly professional colleagues. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of enterprise data by establishing trusted, governed, and intelligent data ecosystems that fuels innovation, ensures compliance, and delivers measurable business value.

As a Senior Business Architect in Enterprise Data & AI, you are responsible for operationalizing the strategic goals, business processes and capabilities, ensuring effective alignment with technological systems. The role combines business strategy with technical expertise to help streamline operations, optimize performance, and deliver business value. In this role you are expected to have an end-to-end perspective of the IT landscape and how the business processes and data flows are enabled by it. Furthermore, you will be working closely with senior leadership, platform stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to analyze business needs, operationalize business capabilities, and develop solutions to drive growth and efficiency.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can navigate complex business challenges, design impactful solutions, and drive organizational transformation, while ensuring efficiency and scalability.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Business Analysis & Design:

* Analyze existing business processes, workflows, and systems to identify where new requirements fit best and any areas of improvement.

* Develop and document end-to-end as-is business processes to understand gaps and potential business value.

* Auditing of how the platform's defined capabilities are aligned within and across the various platforms.

* Identification of requirement overlap to reduce duplication of capability implementation in multiple products/platforms.

* Analyze end-to-end flow and challenge the business value gain of new requests.

* Ability to communicate documented as-is, gaps and to-be in an easy-to-understand manner for a wide audience (both non-technical and technical).

2. Solution Development & Implementation:

* Ensure end-to-end cohesiveness of solutions.

* Design solutions that bridge gaps between business needs and technology capabilities.

* Collaborate with Business Platform Owners, IT Platform Owners, Solution Architects and other stakeholders to ensure business requirements are incorporated cohesively into the DSV landscape.

* Ensure that all systems/platforms are well integrated, and that the enterprise architecture supports efficient data flow and usability across platforms.

3. Stakeholder Management:

* Engagement with key stakeholders (senior executives, business platform owners, and IT teams) to ensure alignment across the organization.

* Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and feedback, ensuring clear communication between business and technical teams.

* Provide leadership and guidance on business transformation and process optimization efforts.

* Act as a liaison between business and technical stakeholders to bridge any communication gaps and improve collaboration.

Educational background / Work experience

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, or a related field (master's degree is a plus).

* Proven experience (5+ years) in business analysis, enterprise architecture, or business process management.

* Proven experience (5+ years) in IT architecture and systems design.

* Strong knowledge of logistics and transportation industry.

* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify gaps and propose innovative solutions.

* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

* Excellent knowledge of enterprise systems, infrastructure, databases, and integration tools.

* Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies in an enterprise environment.

* Familiarity with business intelligence, data analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.

* Excellent written and verbal corporate English language skills.

Language skills

* Fluent in English (oral and written)

Computer Literacy

* Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

* Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software and other relevant tools.

At Will Employment

DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired for an undefined period of time as "at will" employees. This means that an employee may be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, provided the discharge does not violate any law*. Additionally, each employee has the right to terminate his/her employment at any time. *Except if employed in Montana, where termination requires just cause.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources athr@us.dsv.com. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

DSV - Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let's grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers' needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don't just work - we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company - this is the place to be.

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