Technology Enterprise Architect

KPMG Canada; Saint John; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Canada is seeking a skilled Enterprise Architect to drive technology strategy within its Business Enablement Services team. The role involves aligning technology with business goals, developing architecture frameworks, and collaborating across multiple domains to enhance enterprise solutions. Applicants should have significant experience in enterprise architecture and relevant certifications, alongside strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in Enterprise Architecture roles delivering complex digital solutions.
• Certifications in TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF are required.
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation and integration.

Responsibilities

• Align technology strategy with business goals and craft technology roadmap.
• Develop enterprise architecture framework and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead architecture team in defining scalable and secure solutions.

Skills

Integrating enterprise systems

Cloud architecture

Stakeholder collaboration

Security principles

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology

Tools

OrbusInfinity

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Enterprise Architect to join KPMG Canada Business Enablement Services (BES) Technology team. You will play a critical role in the overall design and integration of an enterprise’s systems and processes. This role requires close collaboration with KPMG Global teams and coordination across multiple domains including solution architect, enterprise analytics, data management, network, security, and business stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Play a crucial role in aligning technology strategy with business goals, involving understanding business requirements and crafting a technology roadmap that guides the organization’s technological investments
• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, assist in selecting appropriate technologies, defining standards governing systems integrations, and ensuring all technology initiatives align with overall architecture principles and align to the KPMG Global Technology Blueprint
• Engage with various stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors, facilitating discussions regarding technological needs while also communicating the benefits and risks associated with different architectural choices
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, as well as creating policies and models for evaluating new technologies, and ensuring their alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives
• Continually assess and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact to the organization, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement
• Build and maintain comprehensive documentation of architecture designs, standards, and guidelines, ensuring stakeholders have access to necessary information and helps maintain consistency across the organization
• Provide oversight to ensure enterprise initiatives adhere to the established architecture, standards, and roadmaps
• Lead and guide the technology architecture team in defining and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient architecture solutions for various systems including identifying opportunities for process improvement while proactively identifying opportunities for efficiency
• Oversee and ensure architectural decisions align with enterprise standards, security protocols, and compliance frameworks
• Produce and maintain architectural artifacts, including blueprints, roadmaps, and governance models
• Proactively identify and mitigate architectural risks, particularly around data pipelines, interface disruptions, and cloud transitions
  
  

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related fields
• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Architecture roles with a track record of delivering complex, large-scale digital solutions
• Certifications in architectural frameworks TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), Zachman Framework, or FEAF (Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework) are required
• Deep knowledge in integrating enterprise systems including enterprise applications, ESB’s, middleware, micro services, containers, serverless, containers, ephemeral is crucial
• Strong understanding of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and cloud architecture (with an emphasis on Microsoft Azure and working knowledge of Amazon AWS and Google Cloud)
• Experience in interacting with GitHub and Azure DevOps (potentially other source management systems)
• Strong understanding of security principles and practices; proven ability to create strong partnerships with security teams ensuring all principles are in place
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience in project management
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on stakeholder collaboration
• Experience implementation and integration SAP S/4HANA
• Knowledge and experience using OrbusInfinity or similar platforms is required
  
  

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders nationally in our English speaking provinces while at KPMG.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.