Portfolio Architect

TC Energy; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking a Portfolio Architect to lead innovation in their Information Services team. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to develop strategies and optimize digital assets. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and substantial IT experience, including expertise in AWS cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT.
• At least 3 years in an architectural or leadership role.
• Experience in pipeline integrity concepts or applications considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and technology roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Optimize digital assets to reduce costs and complexity.
• Oversee architecture delivery across IS portfolios.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

TOGAF Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Tools

AWS Cloud Environment

Job description

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

The Opportunity

The energy industry is primed for digital disruption, and we’re excited about the opportunities ahead. We are committed to transforming our IS organization for impact by reducing the centralized role of IS, promoting a culture of self-sufficiency and exploiting the potential of our digital ecosystems. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and to deliver outstanding business results that propel us into the future, we want you to join our team! Our Information Services team is evolving to play a major role in leading innovation and cost effectiveness of our growing business.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Natural Gas IS Solutions, Plan & Build, the Portfolio Architect is responsible for collaboration with portfolio stakeholders to develop supporting strategies and technology roadmaps, optimization of digital assets to reduce costs and complexity, and assurance of secure and cost-effective solution delivery. This role also provides assessment and design services during evaluation of incoming technology products and services. This role will provide support to our Pipeline Integrity business stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Information Services Business Partners (ISBPs) in the creation of supporting strategies, roadmaps, and investments to achieve the objectives of our Business Partners.
• Work with business and technology experts to translate business strategy and outcomes into technology solutions.
• Collaborate with ISBPs and Operations to eliminate duplicate and unnecessary digital assets, reducing 3rd party costs.
• Work with IS Operations to identify and analyze optimization opportunities related to portfolio IS Digital Assets.
• Reduce technology complexity and improve portfolio health for key capabilities.
• Oversee architecture delivery across IS portfolios to ensure solutions are secure, fit-for-purpose, and cost-effective.
• Oversee Solution Architect Project Onboarding. Provide Governance and Escalation Support for Solution Architecture including conducting the design review process
• Provide Conceptual Design, Technology, and Security Standards Assessment services within Business Application Assessment (BAA) Process.
• Provide Architecture representation for RFI / RFQ / RFP processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in an architectural or leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing technology roadmaps and optimizing digital assets.
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud environment and various software from different vendors, including SaaS solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio management and governance.
• Strong understanding of RFP processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Spanish fluency is an asset
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar would be a plus.
• Experience in the energy sector is preferred
• Experience in Pipeline Integrity concepts or applications is considered an asset

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

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* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [e-mail].