Enterprise Architecture Leader: Strategy, Governance & Innovation

Socket.dev; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WCLC is seeking a Director, Enterprise Architecture to lead the ongoing maturity of the EA practice and shape how technology supports business strategy, drives innovation, and sustains long-term value.

Reporting to the VP IT, you will set technology direction, establish governance, and partner with senior leaders to align investments with priorities, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements while building a high-performing architecture team.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive IT or business experience, including leadership of cross-functional initiatives.
• Post-secondary education in computer science, information systems, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• TOGAF certification or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Experience in enterprise and/or solution architecture across domains.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders to define technology strategy and direction.
• Experience influencing decisions across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve WCLC's enterprise architecture practice, including frameworks, standards, and governance.
• Translate business strategy into target-state architecture, roadmaps, and actionable initiatives.
• Establish architecture principles, patterns, and metrics to guide technology decisions.
• Ensure alignment of technology investments with business strategy, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a strategic advisor to IT and business leadership on architecture and technology direction.
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to support planning, prioritization, and delivery of initiatives.
• Work across IT domains (applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data) to ensure enterprise-wide alignment.
• Contribute to enterprise risk management, strategic planning, and business continuity efforts.
• Build, lead, and develop a team of architects across multiple disciplines.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment through coaching, development, and recognition.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Architecture governance

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-enabled tools responsibly

Data privacy & regulatory awareness

Education

Post-secondary education in CS/IS/Business

TOGAF certification or equivalent

Job description

WCLC is seeking a Director, Enterprise Architecture to lead the ongoing maturity of the EA practice and shape how technology supports business strategy, drives innovation, and sustains long-term value.

Reporting to the VP IT, you will set technology direction, establish governance, and partner with senior leaders to align investments with priorities, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements while building a high-performing architecture team.