Senior Business Architect

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WHY JOIN STATE FARM?

At State Farm, we are proud of our over 80 years of service to our policyholders. As the # 1 insurer of automobiles and homes in the United States and an insurance leader in Canada, State Farm Insurance has been helping people manage the risks of everyday life and recover from the unexpected since 1922.

At State Farm, we recognize that our workforce is the key to our business success. We have nearly 100,000 employees and agents working throughout the United States and Canada. We remain committed to maintaining an environment that enables every employee to make the greatest possible contribution. At State Farm we embrace diversity and strive to be the employer of choice for candidates of all backgrounds. If you are looking for a company that will provide you meaningful work with a competitive benefits package, consider joining our team.

WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION?Approves key proposed business architecture changes/designs to ensure they are aligned with the architectural vision for department and the enterprise Sets architecture direction and defines the overall business architecture structure Responsible for the overall integrity of the business architecture Advises and educates on architectural issues to ensure each area is aligned with the future architecture Maintains a strategic view of the business architecture to meet the needs of the organization Utilizes architecture expertise and experience to resolve key business and business process issues within the department Consults on the implementation of business solutions based on the architecture development Demonstrates maturity in the use of business architecture tools, techniques, and processes

WHAT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ARE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION?Communicates effectively on various issues related to business architecture and technology Provides business architectural leadership to management and subject matter experts, including other business architects Demonstrates and maintains a broad knowledge of the business architecture across the enterprise Able to execute strategic business architecture and proven skill in business architecture practice

ITEMS OF NOTE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe Senior Business Architect at State Farm:
* Approves key proposed business architecture changes/designs to ensure they are aligned with the architectural vision for department and the enterprise.
* Communicates effectively with business and technical executive leadership on various issues related to business architecture and technology.
* Ensures appropriate resources are allocated with key business architectural efforts.
* Approves architectural policies, standards, and/or procedures.
* Provides business architectural leadership to management and subject matter experts, including other business architects. This includes developing, providing education for, and implementing future architectural goals.
* Identifies and/or leads efforts to advance the business architectural vision.
* Develops strategic and tactical implementation plans from a complex business architectural vision involving many business strategies.
* Understands business and Company goals and integrates them with business architectural options.
* Demonstrates and maintains a broad knowledge of the business architecture across the enterprise.
* Serves as the liaison and partner to Senior IT Architects.
* Executes strategic business architecture and proven skill in business architecture practice.


OUR TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE

At State Farm, we offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive starting salary, annual merit reviews, and annual bonus potential. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, Vision, 401K Plan (Savings & Thrift in Canada), a fully funded retirement plan, and more.

State Farm Insurance is an equal opportunity employer.

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