Enterprise Architect - US/Canada ONLY

ORIGIN UTILITY INC; United States; Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Origin is seeking a senior Enterprise Architect to define enterprise-wide standards across business, data, and technology domains. You will guide modernization with Oracle Utilities platforms and cloud/integration patterns, aligning projects with strategic goals.

You will collaborate with executives and solution teams to deliver scalable, ROI-driven architectures across CIS, ERP, AMI, GIS, and financial systems. 25% travel required with strong executive communication.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years as an Enterprise Solution Architect in utilities or large enterprise environments.
• Expertise across enterprise solution architecture, integration & data architecture, SaaS development & deployment, and cloud infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel 25%+

Aufgaben

• Define and govern enterprise architecture standards across business, application, data, and technology domains.
• Develop multi-year technology roadmaps aligning with utility goals and modernization.
• Ensure cross-workstream design integrity and architectural readiness across project phases.
• Lead client engagements focused on modernization strategy and long-term outcomes.
• Build executive relationships and translate technology decisions into business value.

Kenntnisse

Enterprise architecture

Integration & data architecture

SaaS development & deployment

Cloud infrastructure

Network architecture

Database design

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Oracle Utilities Certifications recommended

Tools

CC&B

C2M

CCS

OUAF

Jobbeschreibung

The Enterprise Architect is a senior strategic leader responsible for defining, governing, and guiding enterprise-wide architecture across utility operations. This role spans business, application, data, and technology architecture—ensuring that all systems, integrations, and platforms work cohesively to support modern utility operations.

The Enterprise Architect collaborates with executive leadership, program management, solution architects, and technical teams to define architectural standards, develop technology roadmaps, and ensure cross-workstream design integrity. This role provides authoritative guidance across Oracle Utilities platforms (CC&B, C2M, CCS), cloud infrastructure, integration patterns, and enterprise systems.

Enterprise Architects at Origin shape modernization strategies, ensure alignment with industry best practices, and architect solutions that deliver measurable ROI, operational resilience, and long-term scalability.

ENTERPRISE & TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and govern enterprise architecture standards across business, application, data, and technology domains.
• Develop multi-year technology roadmaps that align with utility business goals and modernization strategies.
• Ensure cross-workstream design integrity, architectural consistency, and readiness across all project phases.
• Facilitate enterprise-level design discussions with client executives and technical leadership.
• Lead strategic client engagements focused on modernization strategy, architectural alignment, and long-term business outcomes.
• Build trusted executive relationships by aligning technology decisions with business drivers and operational objectives.

Oracle Utilities Platform Expertise

• Demonstrated ability to lead detailed discussions on CC&B ? C2M ? CCS migration, including architectural impacts, data considerations, and operational alignment.
• Provide authoritative guidance on how Oracle Utilities platforms fit within the broader enterprise ecosystem.
• Understand how utility operations should function when orchestrated with Oracle billing and customer platforms.
• Architect enterprise integration strategies using IWS, ESB, APIs, SFTP, and modern integration frameworks.
• Define data architecture standards, including data models, data flows, and data governance.
• Ensure integrations support optimal utility operations across CIS, ERP, AMI, GIS, OMS, and financial systems.

Cloud, Network, and Infrastructure Architecture

• Design and guide cloud infrastructure strategies across OCI, AWS, and Google Cloud.
• Define non-functional requirements (NFRs), including transaction performance, encryption and security, system availability and resiliency, and scalability and disaster recovery.
• Provide architectural guidance on network topology, connectivity, and security patterns.
• Lead architecture for SaaS application development, deployment, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure enterprise applications are orchestrated effectively to support end-to-end utility operations.
• Evaluate third-party systems and define integration methods that ensure seamless interoperability.

Cross-Platform Solution Guidance

• Assess enterprise impacts of proposed solutions, communicate risks proactively, and manage expectations around scope, timelines, and architectural constraints.
• Collaborate with product development teams to provide insights from client engagements.
• Ensure solutions reflect industry best-practice business processes for mid-tier utilities.

Sales & Business Development

• Support account teams by identifying enterprise-level solution opportunities.
• Contribute to bids and proposals with architecture content aligned to Origin’s standards.
• Present enterprise solution designs and modernization strategies to prospective clients.
• Highlight ROI, operational improvements, and long-term architectural benefits.
• Monitor enterprise architecture scope and communicate changes to mitigate financial risk.
• Support resource planning across multi-product, multi-workstream programs.
• Identify strategic upsell opportunities and collaborate with account managers to expand Origin’s footprint.
• Mentor solution architects, technical architects, and junior team members.
• Lead multi-tiered workstreams across large-scale, multi-platform implementations.
• Support recruitment efforts by identifying and evaluating top technical and architectural talent.

Requirements

• 10+ years as an Enterprise Solution Architect in utilities or large enterprise environments.
• Expertise across:
  • Enterprise solution architecture
  • Integration & data architecture
  • SaaS application development & deployment
  • Cloud infrastructure (OCI, AWS, Google)
  • Network architecture
  • Database design
• Proven ability to define and govern non-functional requirements.
• Experience orchestrating business processes, applications, and integrations for optimal utility operations.

Oracle Utilities Expertise

• 10+ years with CC&B/C2M/CCS with hands-on configuration experience.
• Proficient across customer care, billing, rates, meter reading, payments, collections, service orders, and utility financials.
• Demonstrated ability to guide clients through the CC&B ? C2M ? CCS upgrade path.
• Strong understanding of OUAF design principles and integration patterns.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced degree in technology or business is a plus.
• Oracle Utilities Implementation Certifications strongly recommended.

Other Qualifications

• Must be available for at least 25% travel.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive-level presentation skills.