Technology Architecture Advisor (Hosting or Telecom Infrastructure)

CoFoMo Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CoFoMo Inc. in Montreal seeks a Technology Architecture Advisor to lead hosting infrastructure and telecom-based architecture efforts. You will act as the official representative to service providers, coordinate mandates, and guide governance decisions.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in technology architecture, governance, and business-case development, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in information technology with 10+ years in hosting infrastructure or telecommunications in large-scale contexts.
• At least 5 years as a technology architecture consultant.
• Led at least two centralized technology service design or transformation mandates.
• Produced business cases leading to investment decisions for technology departments.
• Experience writing decision papers and executive notes for senior management.
• Knowledge of telecom networks, connectivity, hosting, and infrastructure operations.
• Strong governance, asset/lifecycle management, and architecture consulting principles.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage priorities in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the official representative to the service provider for all activities related to the mandate.
• Plan, coordinate and follow up on work carried out by the service provider.
• Participate in governance committees and track decisions, actions and commitments.
• Mobilize relevant stakeholders and ensure their contribution to the work.
• Ensure that the required information, documents and experts are available in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the resolution of issues, dependencies and obstacles that may affect the fulfillment of the mandate.
• Advise decision-makers on the directions to be taken.
• Ensure consistency of the work with the contractual, regulatory, operational and technological constraints identified.
• Perform cross-functional follow-up of strategic files.
• Support management in the preparation of committees and governance bodies.
• Develop business cases necessary for the creation, evolution or centralization of technology services.
• Proactively identify issues, risks and dependencies that require management action.
• Produce cost-benefit analyses, operating models, policy options and recommendations.
• Define governance models, operational responsibilities and funding mechanisms for services.
• Contribute to the creation of a technology architecture consulting service.
• Participate in defining the target vision of digital foundations in the areas of telephony, telecommunications, Wi-Fi, user support, technology asset management, shared infrastructures and collaborative tools.
• Develop transformation trajectories for key technology areas.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Governance

Job description

# Technology Architecture Advisor (Hosting or Telecom Infrastructure)MontrealHybridProgram Management and Technology LeadershipApplyWith over 30 years of recognized expertise, COFOMO is now a leading Canadian consulting firm specializing in digital and artificial intelligence. Supported by more than 3,000 experts, 10 Centers of Excellence, and 4 offices across the country, we are uniquely positioned to successfully guide our clients through their transformations. Both strategic and tactical, we help organizations across a wide range of industries thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.## Our promiseHelp our clients succeed and maximize the impact of their transformation initiatives, turning them into powerful drivers of growth and innovation.## Job description**Here's a brief overview of the tasks and responsibilities you'll be able to do:**• Act as the official representative to the service provider for all activities related to the mandate; • Plan, coordinate and follow up on the work carried out by the service provider; • Participate in governance committees and follow up on decisions, actions and commitments; • Mobilize relevant stakeholders and ensure their contribution to the work; • Ensure that the required information, documents and experts are available in a timely manner; • Facilitate the resolution of issues, dependencies and obstacles that may affect the fulfillment of the mandate; • Advise decision-makers on the directions to be taken; • Ensure consistency of the work with the contractual, regulatory, operational and technological constraints identified; • Perform cross-functional follow-up of strategic files; • Support management in the preparation of committees and governance bodies; • Develop business cases necessary for the creation, evolution or centralization of technology services; • Proactively identify issues, risks and dependencies that require management action; • Produce cost-benefit analyses, operating models, policy options and recommendations; • Define governance models, operational responsibilities and funding mechanisms for services; • Contribute to the creation of a technology architecture consulting service; • Participate in defining the target vision of digital foundations in the areas of telephony, telecommunications, Wi-Fi, user support, technology asset management, shared infrastructures and collaborative tools; • Develop transformation trajectories for key technology areas; • Determine dependencies, risks, opportunities, and levers for transformation; • Design transient operating models and evolution scenarios; • Prepare multi-year roadmaps and implementation plans. **The profile you are looking for is as follows:** • Have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in information technology, including at least ten (10) years in hosting infrastructure or telecommunications in large-scale contexts; • Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a technology architecture consultant; • Have participated in at least two (2) centralized technology service design or transformation mandates; • Produce at least one business case that has led to an investment decision for the implementation of a technology department; • Demonstrate significant experience in writing decision files, executive notes and presentations to senior management; • Knowledge of telecommunication networks, connectivity, hosting, technological infrastructure, monitoring and operation of infrastructure; • Master the principles of technology asset management, lifecycle management, and technology architecture consulting; • Demonstrate leadership, influence, strategic popularization and ability to manage priorities in a complex environment.