Job Title: Enterprise Architect (Leadership Role)
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead our technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices. This leadership role requires a visionary thinker who can design, implement, and optimize enterprise-wide systems while fostering innovation and driving digital transformation. The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior executives, IT teams, and business stakeholders to develop robust, scalable, and future-ready technology architectures.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership & Architecture Development:Develop and maintain an enterprise architecture framework that supports the organization's business strategy.
Define and enforce technology standards, policies, and governance models across the enterprise.
Lead the adoption of emerging technologies, ensuring innovation while managing risks.
Provide technical leadership for large-scale IT projects, ensuring architectural integrity and scalability.
Work closely with C-level executives, business leaders, and IT teams to align technology with business needs.
Act as a trusted advisor for senior management, providing insights on technology trends and their business impact.
Bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of architectural decisions.
Oversee the evaluation, selection, and integration of enterprise applications and platforms.
Ensure security, compliance, and data governance are embedded into all architectural decisions.
Optimize IT investments by promoting reusable solutions and cost-effective technology strategies.
Lead and mentor solution architects, software engineers, and IT professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Drive enterprise-wide knowledge sharing and best practices to improve architectural consistency.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on designing and implementing large-scale IT systems.
Proven leadership experience, with a track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic IT initiatives.
Deep expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), cybersecurity, data architecture, and enterprise applications.
Strong understanding of industry frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, COBIT) and IT service management (ITIL).
Experience in digital transformation, business process optimization, and IT governance.
Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, or PMP.
Experience in agile, DevOps, and microservices architectures.
Prior experience working in public sector, healthcare, or financial services industries.
Leadership role with strategic influence in a growing organization.
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and enterprise transformation projects.
Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
If you are a forward-thinking Enterprise Architect looking for a leadership role in Winnipeg Manitoba, we encourage you to apply!