Architecture Governance Analyst

Cynet Systems Inc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Governance Specialist to support architecture and governance activities. The role involves organizing meetings, reviewing compliance, documenting outcomes, and collaborating on improvement recommendations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong organizational skills. Familiarity with governance best practices and tools like SharePoint is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in governance or architecture-related activities.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, policies, and best practices is critical.
• Basic understanding of enterprise architecture principles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning governance activities, scheduling meetings, and following up on action items.
• Support architecture reviews and document findings to ensure adherence to governance standards.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain alignment with organizational policies and standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Collaboration tools proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Jive

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and organizing governance activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and following up on action items.
• Participate in governance forums, supporting discussions and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.
• Support architecture reviews to assess adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.
• Document review findings and provide input on recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with team members and architects to align architectural practices with organizational policies and standards.
• Provide resources and guidance to ensure teams meet governance requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure architectural practices remain consistent and aligned with governance objectives.
• Contribute to preparing and executing architectural maturity assessments to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze assessment results and develop actionable recommendations.
• Help implement changes and track progress based on assessment findings.
• Record meeting minutes, decisions, and outcomes from governance activities and architecture reviews.
• Maintain templates, reports, and other governance materials, ensuring accessibility and organization.
• Publish updates and outcomes from governance activities, ensuring clarity and consistency in communications and reporting.
• Monitor adherence to governance processes and policies.
• Identify and report risks or non-compliance issues, collaborating with team members to address them.
• Track improvements in compliance and architectural maturity over time.
• Maintain and publish architecture metrics that drive maturity.
• Gather stakeholder feedback to refine governance practices and improve efficiency.
• Research industry trends and share insights to support continuous improvement.

Should Have:

• Knowledge of governance frameworks, policies, and best practices.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with collaboration tools like Jive, SharePoint, or Confluence.
• Basic understanding of enterprise architecture principles and standards (e.g., TOGAF or similar).
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a globally dispersed team.
• Experience in supporting governance or architecture-related activities.
• Familiarity with compliance tracking and risk reporting processes.

Experience:

• 5+ years.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).