25 Oct
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Vale Base Metals
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Toronto
25 Oct
Vale Base Metals
Toronto
Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing? Who We Are We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition. Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together. From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life‑saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters. Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.
The Prospect We are seeking a
Senior Manager, Enterprise Architecture
to join our
Information Technology
organization, based in
Toronto/Sudbury, ON . This is a
permanent, hybrid position , operating in a
complex, global, and industrial environment , where enterprise IT, operational technology (OT), and industrial systems must work seamlessly together. This role is
execution‑focused
and works directly with operational sites, capital projects, and delivery teams. It is not a strategy‑only or purely governance role—you will shape and
deliver practical, resilient, and fit‑for‑purpose architectures
that support how work truly happens across our business. You will report to the
Head – Governance and Architecture
and act as a key technology partner to business leaders, engineering teams, cybersecurity, data & analytics,
and operational stakeholders across the organization.
About You You are a senior, hands‑on architecture leader with deep experience in industrial or asset‑intensive environments. You understand how enterprise platforms, industrial systems, and operational technologies intersect, and you are comfortable navigating complexity, safety‑critical operations, and global delivery models. You bring strong systems thinking, practical problem‑solving skills, and the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority. You are respected for your ability to translate business and operational needs into architectures that are realistic, secure, and scalable.
In This Role, You Will: Enterprise & Business Process Architecture
Own and evolve end‑to‑end business process architectures aligned with the company’s operating model
Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks across processes that span corporate IT and operational environments
Ensure architecture reflects real site conditions, safety constraints, and regulatory requirements
IT, OT & Industrial Systems Architecture
Design how enterprise IT systems (ERP, EAM, Finance, HR), OT systems (SCADA, DCS, PLCs), and industrial applications (MES, historians, LIMS) work together
Define pragmatic integration patterns, reference architectures, and interaction models
Ensure secure,
reliable data flows from field systems to enterprise analytics and decision platforms
Site & Capital Project Engagement
Engage directly with mine sites, processing facilities, and operational teams
Embed within capital projects and modernization initiatives to influence design decisions early
Support OT modernization and brownfield integration while minimizing operational disruption
Architecture Delivery & Enablement
Produce practical architectural deliverables (system diagrams, integration designs, reference implementations)
Work closely with cybersecurity, data & analytics, automation, and ERP teams to co‑design solutions
Support delivery teams throughout build, testing, commissioning, and transition to operations
Risk, Safety & Operational Resilience
Incorporate safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory considerations into architecture designs
Support segmentation, redundancy, fail‑safe designs, and operational resilience across IT/OT boundaries
Continuous Improvement & Standardization
Identify recurring challenges and establish repeatable architectural patterns
Capture lessons learned from incidents and projects to continuously improve designs
Influence solution selection and procurement decisions aligned with target‑state architecture.
Experience & Education:
11–15 years of progressive experience in enterprise, solution, or systems architecture
Significant experience in industrial, mining, manufacturing, utilities, or other asset‑intensive environments
Proven experience designing and integrating IT, OT, and industrial systems
Experience working across global, d
📌 Sr Manager, Enterprise Architecture (Toronto)
🏢 Vale Base Metals
📍 Toronto