Senior Data Architect

Stantec; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Data Architect. This role involves developing the data architecture strategy for the PM2PA project, integrating systems with Oracle EBS and cloud services, and ensuring data security and compliance. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise with Oracle technologies and strong leadership skills to drive complex data initiatives. Collaboration across multiple teams to align solutions with business needs is crucial in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data architecture strategy and leadership.
• Deep technical expertise with Oracle EBS and cloud technologies.
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop data architecture strategy for PM2PA project.
• Integrate PM2PA with Oracle Cloud applications.
• Ensure data security and compliance across all environments.
• Optimize data flow performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data projects.

Skills

Data architecture strategy

Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)

Cloud integration

Data security

Performance optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)

Oracle SOA Suite

Job description

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.

We are seeking a Senior Data Architect to join a project team that will be designing new workflows and business processes to optimize and simplify collaboration between Stantec Project Managers and Project Accountants (aka PM2PA). This will involve enhancing and integrating several existing applications [and possibly building new applications] and their databases with a focus on the on-premises Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) database and potentially integration with Oracle Cloud services in the future.

In this senior-level role, you will drive the strategic data architecture for the PM2PA application. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the PM2PA data environment – including integration points with our on-premises Oracle EBS system, multiple custom applications and various data sources (including the Stantec Data Store (SDS), a centralized data store with the ability to serve EBS data to consuming applications, and replicate updates back into EBS from those applications).

As a key technical leader, the Senior Data Architect will collaborate with a cross-functional team to align data solutions with PM2PA business objectives, and act as a strategic advisor on leveraging Oracle EBS, various data repositories (e.g., SDS) and potentially cloud technologies to meet the needs of this strategic project. This role requires both deep technical expertise and strong leadership to guide the enterprise through complex data integration and optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Architecture Strategy: Develop and drive the overall data architecture strategy for PM2PA, including designing scalable data models, data integration workflows, and data governance frameworks that meet enterprise standards. Ensure the architecture supports current and future business needs with an emphasis on data quality, consistency, and governance.
• Oracle EBS & Cloud Integration: Lead the future integration of PM2PA business processes and workflows with Oracle Fusion Cloud. This includes architecting solutions for data exchange between EBS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or Oracle Cloud applications, using tools like Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) or Oracle SOA Suite to ensure seamless end-to-end business processes.
• System Performance & Maintenance: Oversee the performance optimization, scalability and reliability of the PM2PA data flows. This may involve tuning Oracle databases or other key data sources, optimizing application performance and planning capacity for growth. Ensure that data storage, indexing, and retrieval mechanisms are efficient and that disaster recovery and high-availability solutions are in place.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure robust data security measures and compliance protocols are implemented across PM2PA, Oracle EBS and integrated cloud environments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other teams – including IT Infrastructure & Operations, Oracle Database Administrators, Software Solutions developers, Business Analysts, and Project Management – to plan and execute PM2PA data-related projects. Act as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders for all matters related to PM2PA data, ensuring that technical solutions align with business requirements and timelines. This includes coordinating data migration efforts during EBS upgrades or cloud adoption initiatives and communicating clearly with non-technical stakeholders about data architecture.