Information Technology - Architect, Product Technology

ARITZIA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Aritzia is seeking an Architect for its Product Technology team. This role involves designing and implementing Merchandise Planning technology solutions critical to the company's growth. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Anaplan and a strong technical background. Join Aritzia for a rewarding career with significant growth opportunities and industry-leading perks.

Benefits

Product Discount

A-OK Commissary & Café

The SET - Fitness Studio

Aritzia Virtual Wellness

Aspirational Workplace

Amenities including a private parent's room

Dry-cleaning, hotel, and restaurant discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Anaplan modeling and solution architecture.
• Strong understanding of software & hardware delivery lifecycle.
• Experience mentoring tech teams and improving solution delivery.

Responsibilities

• Determine architecture for Merchandise Planning technology solutions.
• Design and maintain Product technology landscape architecture.
• Define best practices for deployment and ensure system feasibility.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical direction

System integration methodologies

Software delivery lifecycle

Architecture and platform engineering

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., Master Anaplanner, Solution Architect)

Job description

THE TEAM

The mission of the Product Technology team is to design, build, deliver, and operate robust, efficient, and scalable Merchandise Planning technology solutions that align with our strategic business and technology goals.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing, and our Product Technology team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving Merchandise Planning solutions. As the Architect, Product Technology, you will collaborate with cross-functional partners to architect, design, build, and maintain the Merchandise Planning technology landscape that is critical to Aritzia's business and growth. You will ensure our Product technology is flexible, scalable, and reliable and that it aligns with business objectives, optimizes performance, and drives digital transformation. With the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless - from a rewarding career in Technology to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Architect, Product Technology, you will:

1. Determine the architecture required to deliver the portfolio of Merchandise Planning technology solutions while accounting for underlying business architecture.
2. Ensure the technical feasibility of proposed solutions, ensuring best practice paradigms are used in all systems and both business and technical teams are aligned.
3. Design and maintain the overall Product technology landscape architecture.
4. Define and implement deployment best practices that balance speed and stability to ensure smooth and efficient rollouts at scale.
5. Act as an escalation point to identify and investigate problem trends and drive resolution.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Architect, Product Technology has:

1. Proven and best-in-class skills, education, and/or applicable certifications:
2. Experience with documenting solutions throughout the full technology lifecycle to Aritzia's elevated standards
3. Experience with providing technical direction and mentoring a team to continually improve solution delivery
4. 5+ years of experience in Anaplan modeling, solution architecture, and implementation, ideally as a certified Master Anaplanner or Solution Architect, preferred
5. Proven track record delivering complex Anaplan solutions, ideally in the Retail Merchandise Planning market
6. Expert understanding of software & hardware delivery lifecycle with packaged software and in-house developed software
7. Proficiency in system integration methodologies and technologies
8. Extensive skills related to cloud infrastructure, networks, end-user technologies, architecture, and platform engineering technologies
9. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex technical and business requirements
10. Experience in managing vendor relationships and evaluating third-party solutions
11. A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are always looking for top talent - if your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary/wage may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia's Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. Along with comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces, and elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount - Maybe you've heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Café - Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and café is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET - Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes, and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness - Because your health, happiness, and safety matter - 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, be it physical, mental, social, or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace - Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity, and inspiration. They're also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities - Additional amenities include a private parent's room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms, and more.
• The Extras - We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos, and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.