Technology Strategy & Transformation Technical Architect, Manager

PwC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a Manager in Technology Strategy & Transformation to lead technology-enabled business transformations, guiding enterprise architecture and target operating models for government, public sector, and commercial clients.

You will work with senior clients to align technology investments with business goals, manage cross-functional teams, and drive architecture governance, cloud strategies, and agile delivery across large programs.

Qualifications

• Extensive Enterprise Architecture delivery across business, data, application, and technology domains.
• Experience leading architecture governance and roadmaps.
• TOGAF 9/10 certification or equivalent required.
• Strong communication with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in target operating model design and agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation programs with enterprise architecture methods.
• Act as EA SME across architecture domains.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and develop talent.
• Support business development initiatives and client proposals.
• Advise on project direction and resource planning.
• Present complex architectural concepts to senior executives.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF certification

Architecture governance

Cloud & microservices

Transformation programs

Agile delivery

Public Sector experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

MBA (asset)

Tools

ArchiMate

UML

BPMN

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Technology Strategy

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in strategy consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends, assess business performance, and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimise operations, and enhance overall business performance.

In technology strategy at PwC, you will specialise in developing and implementing strategic plans to leverage technology for business growth and innovation. You will analyse market trends, assess organisational needs, and provide guidance on technology investments and initiatives. Working in this area, you will collaborate with stakeholders to align technology strategies with overall business objectives to increase utilisation of technology resources, driving competitive advantage.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

AsaTechnology Strategy & Transformation Technical Architect, Managerunlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomesthat’llelevate your career.We are seeking candidates with cross-industry experience, and particular strengths in Government and Public Sector.Your role will include, butisn’tlimited to:

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead key parts of, and contribute to the delivery of, business-led technology-enabled transformation programs that put users and business outcomes at the centre — leveraging Enterprise Architecture methods (e.g. TOGAF ADM) to define current-state, target-state and transition architectures, and applying agile design, development and implementation methodologies where appropriate
• Act as a subject matter expert in your areas of focus — primarily Enterprise Architecture (business, data, application and technology architecture, and architecture governance) — with strong secondary expertise in target operating model design, concept of operations, technology strategy, and agile delivery and coaching
• Contribute as a team and workstream leader by managing diverse teams of motivated and talented individuals, contributing to their development and helping them reach their potential
• Identify and address client needs through critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Provide guidance and recommendations on project direction such as setting priority of work packages, resource allocation, and work package scheduling
• Prioritize and handle multiple priorities and tasks; including leading and participating in multiple concurrent projects, while also contributing to practice development and business development activities
• Help others think critically and share complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences, including to senior executives.
• Coach and collaborate with peers, including providing coaching, feedback and guidance on work performance
• Contribute to practice development activities (e.g. new service offerings, training packages, recruiting initiatives, marketing)
• Contribute to business development activities, including writing proposals and presenting them to clients, and responding to RFPs

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Deep consulting or industry experience with a primary focus on Enterprise Architecture, including hands-on delivery across business, data, application, integration, security and technology architecture, complemented by experience in target operating model design, concept of operations, technology strategy, transformation delivery and agile implementation.
• Ability to act as an Enterprise Architecture subject matter expert by defining architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, target-state blueprints, roadmaps and governance, while flexing into adjacent roles such as operating model architect, transformation lead or agile implementation lead as needed.
• TOGAF 9/10 certification, or an equivalent recognized Enterprise Architecture certification, is required; complementary agile certifications and experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner and/or Agile Coach are strongly valued.
• Demonstrated experience applying Enterprise Architecture frameworks and modelling standards such as TOGAF ADM, Zachman, ArchiMate, UML and BPMN to client engagements, including producing business capability models, value streams, data models, application portfolios, integration patterns and technology reference architectures.
• Experience establishing and running Architecture Review Boards, defining architecture governance, principles, standards and patterns, and managing architecture repositories.
• Experience designing and assessing target operating models across people, process, technology, data and governance, developing concepts of operations, and translating operating model changes into architecture and transformation roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of modern architecture domains, including cloud and hybrid cloud, API and event-driven integration, microservices, data and analytics platforms, cybersecurity-by-design, AI/ML enablement, automation, BI, blockchain, IoT and other emerging technologies.
• Experience developing digital strategies, technology and IT operating models, product roadmaps, blueprints and implementation roadmaps that align technology investments with business priorities and transformation objectives.
• Experience leading teams to deliver experience-focused, technology-enabled business solutions, including cross-functional teams and large transformation programs; relevant experience in consulting, professional services or industry, with Public Sector, Telco and Retail experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business or another technical area, with an MBA considered an asset; strong communication, presentation and writing skills for technical audiences and senior executives; business development experience, including proposal development and pursuit participation; additional certifications such as ArchiMate, SAFe, Scrum Master, Product Owner, PMP, ITIL or cloud architect certifications are assets.

Thisposition ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $112,400 - $162,400. The posted salary rangerepresentsthe expected hiring range forPwC locations in major citycentres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary isdeterminedby your skills, experience,qualificationsand work location.In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities toparticipatein variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements.We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Education

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Degrees/Field of Study required:

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Certifications

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Analytics Strategy, Architecture Development, Business Architecture, Business Model Innovation, Business Transformation, Cloud Computing, Coaching and Feedback, Commercial Strategies, Communication, Creativity, Digital Customer Experience, Digital Strategies, E-Commerce, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Information Technology Applications, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Governance {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

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