Reporting to the Manager, Data and Integration Services, the Senior Solution Architect – Integrations isresponsible for defining and governing enterprise integration architecture, integration strategies, standards and best practices, establishing secure and scalable data movement patterns, and design reusable integration capabilities that support the organization’s product and platform delivery model. The position is responsible for architecture, design, and delivery of large, complex, strategic, and enterprise-level solutions that meet Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries’ (MBLL) business plans objectives.

Working collaboratively across ITS, the Senior Solution Architect - Integrations provides technical leadership across the organization, including integrating SaaS platforms, vendor systems, legacy applications, and enterprise platforms.

- Develop complex and enterprise-wide holistic solution architectures and design for MBLL systems with the goal of reducing MBLL’s technology footprint and promoting system “re-use”.
- Design the integrated system framework for the solution by identifying shared services and shared solutions to ensure strategic re-use of solution, components, and services for complex and highly integrated solutions.
- Design and implement long-term strategic goals and short-term tactical plans for managing and maintaining corporate systems and software.
- Ensure that proposed and existing systems architectures developed by Solution Architects are aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Provide architectural expertise, direction, and assistance to Solution Architects, Systems Analysts, and software development teams.




- Provide input through collaboration with Enterprise Architects in setting MBLL technology standards and baseline technologies.
- Act as a technical liaison and coordinator in projects or initiatives between external vendors and internal technical resources such as technical architects, developers, testers, and ITS Operations.
- Provide guidance to other members of the ITS team.
- Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of systems development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and systems flexibility.
- Lead a small team of technology staff to develop Proof of Concepts/Value using new technologies which can potentially benefit MBLL.
- Ensure the solution design developed by Solution Architects is meeting architectural standards, complies with policies for systems component reuse, presents a layer look and feel, security, audit, records management and archival requirements.
- Work closely with Enterprise Architecture (EA) team to maintain the MBLL Technology Roadmap.
- Review recent and existing systems design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with standards and architectural plans.
- Assist in leading the intake of all requests for IT consulting services, new systems, and major upgrades.
- Participate in developing business cases and cost/benefit analysis for IT spending and initiatives.
- Work closely with the Manager, Data and Integrations in planning, development,



and implementation of integration policies and procedures, and ensure they are adhered to within the division.
- Actively participate on development and evaluations for any technology procurement processes on projects, such as Request for Proposal’s (RFP’s).
- Arrange and organize portfolio, program, and project-level technical reviews.
- Lead prototyping, proof of concept and/or proof of value activities and provide recommendation based on results.
- Work with business stakeholders, Solution Architects and Cyber Security teams to ensure solution designs are in compliance with security architecture and risks are mitigated.
- Assist the Manager, Data and Integrations in conducting periodic process review to ensure continued process improvement of service delivery: solution architecture, consulting services, and technology innovation.
- Provide oversight to contracted architect resources including ensuring artifacts produced are at par with MBLL standards.
- Provide technical advice and recommendation to business stakeholders, ITS senior management, and Executive Management Committee.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure effective communication and sharing of information, knowledge, and expertise within and outside the division.
- Establish communication plans and strategies.
- Present information to the Executive Management Committee and other committees when required.
- Represent MBLL at various meetings, events, and committees.
- Other related duties as assigned.

- Completion of a recognized degree or diploma program in an IT related discipline, or an equivalent co

📌 Senior Solution Architect (Winnipeg)
🏢 Cambrian College
📍 Winnipeg