Enterprise Architect

Job Title: Enterprise Architect
Contract Duration: 3 years
Location: Regina, SK
Work Type: Onsite

Job Overview:

• Our client is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Enterprise Architect to join our dynamic team.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and executing business/IT strategies, managing application and technology portfolios, and implementing governance frameworks.
• This individual will play a key role in aligning business capabilities with technology solutions, ensuring robust enterprise architecture and seamless operational execution across various business units.

Key Qualities:

• Self-starter with professional accountability: Must take initiative and demonstrate ownership in driving projects to completion.
• Strong communication skills: Able to articulate complex ideas, strategies, and plans clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Organizational skills: Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, setting clear timelines, and delivering results on schedule.
• Collaborative and consultative approach: Ability to engage with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and provide strategic direction.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine business and IT strategy to align with organizational goals and vision.
• Manage and rationalize the business application and technology portfolio, ensuring the optimal use of resources and technology solutions.
• Lead multi-year capital and operational budget planning, with a focus on accurate projections for the total cost of ownership.
• Drive business capability planning to support both short- and long-term objectives.
• Develop and enforce architectural governance and standards across the organization.
• Mitigate enterprise risks through proactive risk management and adherence to best practices.

Key Areas of Expertise:

• North American Public Sector Organizations: Experience in working with or within public sector entities, with a deep understanding of their unique challenges and requirements.
• Architecture Practice Maturity: Proven expertise in advancing and evolving enterprise architecture practices within an organization.
• Application/Technology Portfolio Management: Experience managing a diverse portfolio of applications and technologies, optimizing for business value.
• Business Capability Analysis, Development, and Management: Ability to assess and develop core business capabilities, ensuring they are well-supported by technology.
• Business and Technology Services Planning, Design, and Orchestration: Proficient in aligning business requirements with technical solutions to drive effective service delivery.
• Enterprise Information and Technology Roadmap Alignment: Aligning business and IT roadmaps for long-term success.
• Technical Governance Framework Design: Expertise in designing and implementing technical governance structures that drive consistency, reliability, and compliance.
• Facilitation with Business and IT Partners and third-party Vendors: Strong facilitation skills in working collaboratively with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture or a related field, with proven success in the public sector or large-scale organizations.
• Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget planning, cost management, and financial forecasting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman Framework) or similar certifications.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and managing vendor relationships.
• Prior experience in the public sector or governmental organizations is a significant advantage.