Process Architect, Professional Services

Process Architect, Professional Services Executive Summary Blackbaud is seeking a Process Architect to design, standardize, and continuously improve end-to-end delivery processes across Professional Services. This role will strengthen operating models, clarify process flows, and define ownership structures that enable scalable, consistent, and high-quality service delivery across our global workforce. The Process Architect will partner across teams to improve efficiency, reduce complexity, and protect the customer experience as the organization evolves. Role Summary The Process Architect is responsible for improving how Professional Services work gets planned, routed, delivered, and supported across teams. This role focuses on simplifying processes, clarifying how work moves through the organization, and helping teams adopt consistent practices that improve efficiency, collaboration, and customer experience. Operating Model & Process Design Define end-to-end service delivery processes across implementation, optimization, and managed services Create standardized workflow playbooks and process maps Establish clear handoffs across teams Front Office vs Back Office Segmentation Define responsibilities between customer-facing and non-customer-facing roles Eliminate role duplication and ambiguity Partner with leadership to evolve role definitions Global Workforce Enablement Identify work suitable for different global teams Design transition and ramp plans Partner with Global leadership to ensure readiness and quality Process Governance & Quality Define KPIs including cycle time, quality, and customer impact Establish governance models across global teams Lead continuous improvement initiatives Capacity & Flow Optimization Design workflows to balance global workloads Reduce bottlenecks and inefficiencies Define intake and routing processes Automation & AI Enablement Identify repeatable activities and manual handoffs that can be streamlined through automation or AI-supported workflows Partner with operations, enablement, technology, PMO, RMO and delivery leaders to pilot scalable automation opportunities Translate process insights into practical AI use cases that improve quality, speed, consistency, and consultant experience Ensure automation supports customer experience, delivery quality, and responsible adoption practices Change Management & Adoption Partner with the PMO to drive adoption of new processes Partner with enablement for training Act as liaison between strategy and execution Required Qualifications 8-12 years in Professional Services, Consulting, or Operations Experience designing scalable delivery processes Experience with global delivery models Strong stakeholder influence and communication abilities The role is based in Hyderabad and is on a “blended”/afternoon shift (1-10pm IST). Preferred Qualifications Experience working with India-based teams Familiarity with PSA tools Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or BPM frameworks Experience in SaaS or nonprofit technology environments Success Metrics Successful transition of delivery work to global teams Improved process consistency Reduced delivery cycle time Standardized workflows with reduced escalation points Balanced utilization across teams Maintained or improved customer satisfaction Stay up to date on everything Blackbaud, follow us on Linkedin, X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Blackbaud powers social impact through purpose‑driven technology and responsible AI. Guided by our Intelligence for Good® vision, we’re building a culture where innovation, trust, and human expertise come together to help organizations make a greater difference in the world. Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, healthcare institutions and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through software, services, expertise, and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility, school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing, and analytics. Serving the industry for more than three decades, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.