Business Architect

WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Architect to support a major business transformation initiative. This is an on-site contract opportunity based in Moncton, New Brunswick, with an anticipated 12-month term and strong potential for extension. The successful candidate will focus on understanding and optimizing business capabilities, end-to-end processes, and cross-functional dependencies to enable improved business outcomes.

Working closely with business stakeholders, you will analyze current-state operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and help shape future-state processes that drive efficiency, alignment, and organizational success. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in business architecture, process mapping, gap analysis, and facilitating cross-functional discussions to achieve desired business outcomes.

WHAT YOU LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:

• Lead business capability and end-to-end process mapping across multiple business functions.
• Document and assess current-state business processes, workflows, and operational dependencies.
• Facilitate future-state design sessions and workshops with business stakeholders.
• Identify process, data, and organizational gaps impacting business performance.
• Analyze upstream and downstream dependencies to ensure alignment across business areas.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to define business needs, challenges, and desired outcomes.
• Develop recommendations for process improvements and business transformation initiatives.
• Create process maps, business architecture artifacts, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with business leaders to prioritize opportunities and support implementation planning.
• Ensure business requirements and recommended solutions align with strategic objectives.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:

• 7+ years of experience in Business Architecture, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with business capability mapping and business architecture frameworks.
• Strong experience with end-to-end process mapping and process optimization.
• Proven ability to perform current-state assessments, future-state design, and gap analysis.
• Experience identifying process, data, and dependency issues within complex organizations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.
• Ability to translate business challenges into practical, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale business transformation or modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of business architecture methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with process modeling tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, ARIS, or similar platforms.
• Business Architecture Guild, CBAP, Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF, or related certifications are considered assets.

AND YOU ARE...

• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
• A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
• Energized by our company values!

MARINER OFFERS YOU:

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter.
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care
• Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days
• Unlimited training

WHY MARINER?

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.

Join our growing team!