Business Architect

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Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

We are seeking a talented and versatile individual to join our team. In a multifaceted role, you are responsible for aligning business objectives with IT initiatives, optimizing business processes, and fostering strong relationships between business stakeholders and the IS department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the IT department and business stakeholders, to ensure alignment between technology initiatives and business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges, and priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business objectives into actionable architectural requirements.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and work with the IT architecture team to design and implement solutions that meet business needs.
• Analyze business processes and workflows to identify areas for optimization and automation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation, leveraging technology to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between business stakeholders and IT teams throughout a project lifecycle.
• Act as a champion for IT initiatives within the business, promoting awareness and adoption of technology solutions.
• Drive alignment between business strategy, IT capabilities, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the enterprise technology team.
• Develop and maintain business architecture models that reflect our strategies and goals.
• Monitor and report on the performance of IS projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in business architecture, business relationship management or similar, with a strong understanding of both business processes and IT systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, CBAP, BRPM) are highly desirable.
• Proactive character with demonstrated ability to take initiative, drive results, and make things happen in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven excellence in building rapport and influencing decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into technical requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains' compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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