We're working with a well-established Canadian organization that's in the middle of a large, multi-year technology modernization. They're looking for a senior Enterprise Architect to define the target state architecture and build the strategic technology roadmap that will guide the program.

This contract role is highly visible and reports to senior architecture leadership. You'll connect business strategy to technology direction, working closely with business and IT stakeholders. You'll also coach and guide teams through enterprise architecture practices along the way.

What you'll do

Define the enterprise technology roadmap and align it with business priorities

Model the current state and transition state architectures across the application portfolio

Run workshops with business and technology stakeholders to learn how current systems support key business functions

Present cross-domain solution options and recommendations to decision-makers

Guide intersystem design decisions, including functional placement, integration and system boundaries





Lead cross-functional technology product evaluations and define lifecycles for technologies across the portfolio

Assess industry and technology trends for their potential value to the business

What you bring

8+ years of experience, including leading target state architecture and roadmap definition

Hands-on experience building and maintaining architecture views and models for an enterprise portfolio

Experience leading the design of an enterprise system

Deep knowledge of systems integration, APIs, integration patterns and software development practices

Solid understanding of cloud platform services and the commercial application landscape

Robust facilitation, influencing and communication skills with stakeholders up to the executive level

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or a related field, or equivalent experience

TOGAF, Zachman and/or ArchiMate certification is an asset

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