IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist - Senior

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist to develop and implement IT enterprise architecture strategies. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in applied enterprise architecture within large organizations, strong communication and collaboration abilities, and a track record in change management. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to shape technology strategies and improve organizational performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Applied Enterprise Architecture Practice within large organizations.
• Strong facilitation skills to lead design discussions and negotiations.
• Ability to streamline application landscape for optimal performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy.
• Provide direction on operationalizing business strategy.
• Identify technology risks and provide mitigations.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Application Architecture

Technology Architecture

Artificial Intelligence

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Change Management

Project Management

Job description

Overview

Role: IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist - Senior

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)

Duration: 127+108 Days

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills: Weightage: 40%

• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Applied Enterprise Architecture Practice within large organizations.
• Knowledge and experience in Application architecture, Technology Architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Enterprise Architecture Frameworks, Architecture Modeling Tools, Architecture Development, Capability Modeling, Architecture Alignment and Governance.
• Experience with modular architecture including microservices, API, standardized application patterns, reference architecture. Demonstrated Strategic thinking and development, aligns strategic objectives with technology and resources. Ability to define business capabilities and processes.
• Experience providing direction on operationalizing business strategy including systems, processes and required data.
• Demonstrated Transformation thinking and understanding of data interdependencies.
• Experience identifying technology risks and mitigations. Experience developing IT strategy aligned with business vision.
• Ability to streamline application landscape for optional performance, decommission redundancy and reduce cost

Communication, Consultation, Collaboration and Facilitation Skills: Weightage: 40%

• Demonstrated experience using communication skills to discuss issues, seek common ground between parties, lead development of centralize EA Practice.
• Strong facilitation skills to lead design discussions and negotiations, and present recommendations and advice to stakeholders on introduction of new EA Practice.
• Proven experience building relationships, liaising with external partners and vendors to coordinate projects and share information, being resilient and driven to deliver.
• Ability to conceptualize and communicate technical concepts to stakeholders from different business areas and to inform, and advise on, potential issues.
• Strong persuasion, networking and negotiating skills to assist business and IT managers to appreciate the long-term benefits of including technical and application architecture, assessing security and privacy in strategic planning, business transformations and IT projects Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines. Experience in Stakeholder Engagement including presentations, briefing notes, and conducting / facilitating meetings.

Project, Change and Performance Management Skills: Weightage: 10%

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, including financial oversight and accountability policies. Experience with ITIL-based change, release, and problem management to ensure authorized changes and controlled releases.
• Skills in setting performance indicators and using measurement tools to monitor progress, quality, and initiate corrective actions.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and aren't fazed by multi-tasking, managing shifting priorities, or following through on projects with minimal supervision.

Must haves

• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Applied Enterprise Architecture Practice within large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develops recommends, implements, and manages IT Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy and architect deliverables for the organization General Skills
• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture
• Knowledge and experience in Application architecture, Technology Architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Demonstrated Strategic thinking and development, aligns strategic objectives with technology and resources
• Ability to define business capabilities and processes
• Experience providing direction on operationalizing business strategy including systems, processes and required data.
• Demonstrated Transformation thinking, and understanding of data interdependencies
• Experience identifying technology risks and mitigations
• Experience developing IT strategy aligned with business vision
• Ability to streamline application landscape for optional performance, decommission redundancy and reduce cost
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Desirable Skills

• Experience in Stakeholder Engagement including presentations, briefing notes, and conducting / facilitating meetings
• Experience and knowledge in Project Management