Purpose. Performance. People. Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world's most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians. With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you'll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.The RoleThe Managing Director, Technology Architecture & Governance is accountable for setting and governing CPP Investments' enterprise technology architecture, As Managing Director, Technology Architecture & Governance, you will set and govern CPP Investments' enterprise technology architecture, engineering practices and lifecycle standards, helping ensure the Fund operates on a resilient, modern and sustainable technology foundation. Reporting to the Managing Director, Head of Technology & Data, you will provide practical, outcome-focused direction on architecture, technical debt, technology lifecycle management and engineering excellence. This enterprise leadership role has no direct reports and operates through influence, deep technical expertise, sound judgement and effective governance.The TeamThe Team Technology & Data helps enable CPP Investments' investment strategies and supports the Fund's day-to-day operations through enterprise technology and data capabilities. Within the department, the Technology Architecture & Governance mandate provides enterprise-wide direction for architecture, engineering practices and technology lifecycle management, partnering across the Fund to strengthen resilience, scalability, cost efficiency and delivery effectiveness.AccountabilitiesDefine and maintain the enterprise technology architecture, capability model and capability roadmap aligned to CPP Investments' mandate, One Fund strategy, and long-term business objectives. Provide clear architectural direction that balances innovation, resilience, security, and cost efficiency across the enterprise. Lead lightweight, decision-oriented architecture governance focused on unblocking teams and resolving trade-offs, rather than enforcing rigid controls.



Provide timely, well-reasoned guidance on complex design choices, ensuring alignment across platforms while enabling local autonomy where appropriate. Act as a senior problem solver for the enterprise, engaging directly in the most complex, ambiguous, and high-impact business problems and technology challenges. Bring systems thinking and deep technical judgement to diagnose root causes, shape options, and guide decisions that balance near-term outcomes with long-term sustainability. Own the enterprise approach to technology lifecycle management, including currency, obsolescence, and vendor dependency risk. Define strategies to identify, prioritize, and systematically reduce technical debt, improving platform stability, maintainability, and total cost of ownership over time. Set enterprise expectations for software development lifecycle, engineering excellence, and ways of working including agile practices. Drive continuous improvement in how technology is designed, built, tested, and released, enabling predictable delivery, higher quality outcomes, and faster time to value.What You BringUndergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field requiredAdvanced education or professional certifications in architecture, cloud, or engineering practices considered an assetMinimum 15 years of progressive experience in technology architecture, engineering leadership, or enterprise technology rolesDemonstrated success leading large-scale technology decisions and standards in complex organizationsExperience in financial services, investment management, or other complex enterprises is preferredDeep expertise in engineering, enterprise architecture, modern technology platforms, and large-scale system designStrong understanding of cloud-native architecture, integration patterns, modern data achitecture, and security principlesProven experience establishing and governing software development lifecycle, engineering standards, and agile practicesExpertise in technology lifecycle management, vendor strategy, and technical debt remediationUnderstanding of financial services or large,



complex enterprises and their regulatory and risk environmentsYou are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven setting.We provide colleagues with cutting-edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.Inclusion & AccessibilityCPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Attention: Protect Yourself from FraudCPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday. CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making.#LI-ONSITEAbout UsWhy Work With UsFor 25 years, we've proudly invested the Canada Pension Plan Fund, helping to secure retirement for more than 22 million Canadians. We invest for the long term — and that includes our people. Here, you'll work alongside high-calibre colleagues on meaningful challenges that have real-world impact. Our purpose drives us, our performance sets us apart, and our people make it possible.Our Guiding PrinciplesOur guiding principles shape our culture. They define how we work and represent the values that guide our behaviours. They are Integrity, Partnership and High Performance.Our ImpactWe invest globally across public and private markets, managing capital on behalf of millions of contributors and beneficiaries. We focus on long-term value creation and responsible investing, with offices in major financial centres across the world.What You Can ExpectMeaningful work with measurable impactExposure to complex, global challengesOpportunities for learning and growthCompetitive total rewards and benefitsComprehensive wellness programsInclusive and respectful of diverse perspectivesStay Connected Follow us on LinkedIn Sign Up for Job Alerts Learn More About CPP Investments #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Managing Director, Technology Architecture & Governance (Toronto)
🏢 Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
📍 Toronto