Solution Architect

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alberta Careers is seeking a Solution Architect to lead design and decision aspects of IT initiatives, working with senior IST and university stakeholders. The role will influence projects or programs aligned with the institution's strategic directions and service developments, ensuring effective delivery of technology solutions.

The position emphasizes strong relationship-building with sponsors and governance participation to review proposals and guide IT governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary contact for design and decision aspects of IT concerns supporting the University's strategic directions, initiatives and service developments in projects.
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with senior IST and faculty/college/central unit stakeholders.
• Consults with key sponsors to understand goals and objectives for initiatives and provides advice on effective delivery of technology solutions.
• Supports planning, execution and delivery of mission-critical programs/projects to meet institutional needs and objectives.
• Participates in IT governance through review and assessment of proposals submitted via the governance process.

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.