Business Value Architect - (CONTRACT)

Recruiter:

PM Connection

Job Ref:

1191981304

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Role Purpose

The Business Value Architect is responsible for architecting, quantifying, and realising business value across strategic, data, AI, digital, and technology initiatives. The role combines strategic value design (architecture) with hands-on value modelling and benefits realisation (engineering) to ensure that initiatives are clearly aligned to strategy, prioritised based on value, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

Design enterprise and portfolio-level value frameworks aligned to strategic objectives.
Define value hypotheses, outcome hierarchies, and value chains for initiatives.
Develop and validate financial and non-financial value models (Business Value Engineer capability).
Support and challenge business cases ensuring outcome- and value-based investment decisions.
Define value KPIs, baselines, and benefits realisation approaches.
Track and report expected vs realised value through delivery and adoption.
Provide executive-ready insights for portfolio governance and prioritisation.
Embed value-driven thinking and coach teams in value management practices.

Key Skills and Competencies

Strong business and financial acumen
Advanced analytical and value modelling capability
Strategic and architectural thinking
Executive-level communication and storytelling
Stakeholder engagement and influence

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Analytics, or related field
8–12+ years’ experience in strategy, consulting, finance, analytics, or transformation roles
Proven experience in value modelling, benefits realisation, and executive decision support

Measures of Success

Clear linkage between strategy, investment, and realised outcomes
Accuracy of forecast vs realised value
Improved portfolio investment prioritisation
Demonstrable business and financial impact

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