Solution Architect

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking a Solution Architect to lead the design and decision-making for IT initiatives that support the institution's strategic directions. This role partners with senior IST staff and faculty stakeholders to translate goals into effective technology solutions.

You will contribute to planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical programs and participate in governance processes, ensuring proposals are reviewed and aligned with campus needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and decision aspects of IT concerns aligned with the University’s strategic directions.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior IST and faculty stakeholders to understand goals and advise on effective delivery of technology solutions.
• Support planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical programs/projects; participate in IT governance reviews as needed.

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has an initial appointment of24 months.

Location - This role is in person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Solution Architect acts as the primary contact for the design and decision aspects of assigned information technology concerns that support the University’s strategic directions, initiatives, and service developments that manifest in the form of projects or programs. The Solution Architect cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with senior IST and faculty/college/central unit stakeholders. The position consults with key sponsors to understand the goals and objectives for a specific initiative, project, or program, and using their expertise, provide advice on the effective delivery of technology solutions. This includes supporting the planning, execution, and delivery of mission critical programs/projects that meet the needs and objectives of the institution. The role also participates in the IT governance process through the review and assessment of proposals submitted through the technology governance process as needed.