IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist – Senior

Job title: IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist – Senior

Company: isgSearch


Job description: Our client has a 9 month hybrid (3 days in office per week) contract, in downtown Toronto, for someone with the following experience…Must Haves:

• 8+ years’ experience leading large-scale enterprise technology portfolio transformations, with demonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent initiatives across cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and enterprise system implementations
• 7+ years’ experience managing complex vendor relationships and strategic consulting partnerships in high-visibility government or regulated environments requiring rigorous governance and stakeholder coordination
• 7+ years’ experience in portfolio management methodologies, enterprise architecture frameworks, and technology modernization strategies with proven ability to navigate complex organizational and technical dependencies
• 7+ years’ experience managing technology portfolios with multiple interdependent workstreams, complex integration requirements, and competing stakeholder priorities in public sector environments
• 7+ years’ experience delivery methodologies including Agile, DevOps, and scaled framework implementations across enterprise technology initiatives

Responsibilities: * Strategic Portfolio Leadership:

• Develop and execute comprehensive portfolio strategy across the Enterprise Technology Migration Roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise technology standards and organizational objectives.
• Lead governance frameworks for multiple concurrent initiatives including cloud transformation, data platform migration, digital procurement solution implementation, and enterprise security enhancement programs.
• Drive alignment between technical delivery and business objectives across procurement modernization, data analytics, and digital experience initiatives.
• Establish and maintain executive-level stakeholder relationships across broader public sector organizations.
• Program & Project Management Excellence:
• Oversee multiple concurrent workstreams including enterprise system implementations, cloud infrastructure establishment, data platform migrations, and security enhancements.
• Implement robust program governance structures ensuring effective decision-making across complex, interdependent initiatives.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and delivery across strategic consulting partners and technology providers.
• Drive risk management frameworks across technology, security, integration, and organizational change dimensions.
• Technical Product Management:
• Lead product strategy and roadmap development for enterprise applications including digital procurement solutions, vendor databases, corporate systems, and integration platforms.
• Establish and maintain product backlogs aligned with business priorities and technical constraints.
• Drive requirements management across complex stakeholder environments involving government ministries, and external partners.
• Champion user-centered design and benefits realization measurement throughout the development lifecycle.
• Portfolio Optimization & Governance:
• Establish portfolio-level KPIs and performance measurement frameworks.
• Lead investment prioritization and resource allocation decisions across the technology portfolio.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and portfolio optimization based on delivery performance and business value.
• Coordinate with Enterprise Architecture to ensure alignment with technology standards and governance requirements.
• Change Management & Organizational Enablement:
• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies for technology adoption across the organization.
• Lead agile coaching and practice improvement initiatives across delivery teams.
• Establish training and capability development programs for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Drive communication strategies ensuring stakeholder engagement and buy-in throughout transformation initiatives.
• Vendor and Resource Management:
• Manage relationships with implementation partners and technology vendors, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and organizational requirements.
• Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning across portfolio workstreams.
• Monitor and control portfolio budgets, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and alignment with financial parameters.
• Coordinate vendor performance measurement and relationship optimization activities.
• Risk Management and Quality Assurance:
• Implement robust risk management frameworks across the technology portfolio.
• Develop and maintain risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies for complex initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enterprise technology standards.
• Coordinate security and privacy workstreams including threat assessments and compliance evaluations.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure portfolio success and organizational effectiveness.
• Regular monitoring and reporting on portfolio metrics, making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
• Lead post-implementation reviews and optimization initiatives across the portfolio.
• Benchmark portfolio management performance continuously to identify potential improvementsPortfolio Leadership: Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise technology transformations, preferably managing multiple concurrent initiatives within complex organizational environments.
• Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive portfolio strategies aligned with organizational objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellence in managing relationships with executive leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams across multi-organizational environments.
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of enterprise technology architecture, cloud platforms, integration patterns, and modern delivery frameworks.
• Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating portfolio risks throughout complex implementation lifecycles.
• Change Management: Proven track record in leading organizational change initiatives and ensuring successful technology adoption across large organizations.
• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership and translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges across multiple workstreams.
• Budget Management: Experience managing large portfolio budgets and resource allocation effectively across multiple initiatives and vendor relationships.
• Quality Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet enterprise standards, user needs, and public sector governance requirements.

Desirable Skills: * Enterprise Systems: Experience with large-scale system implementations, cloud migrations, and enterprise technology integration within government or regulated environments.

• Certifications: Professional certifications in portfolio management (PfMP), project management (PMP), ITIL, or relevant technology frameworks.
• Change Leadership: Advanced knowledge of change management methodologies and organizational transformation within complex stakeholder environments.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of public sector technology implementation requirements, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Architecture: Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, cloud-based solutions, and modern integration patterns.
• Process Optimization: Experience in business process reengineering, workflow optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Data Management: Understanding of data governance, privacy requirements, security standards, and analytics platform implementations.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile portfolio management approaches, scaled frameworks, and modern delivery practices in enterprise implementations.
• Identity Management: Experience with enterprise identity solutions, access management frameworks, and related security architectures.
• API Management: Knowledge of API gateways, integration hubs, microservices architectures, and related enterprise technologies.
• Vendor Management: Proven experience managing relationships with major consulting firms, technology vendors, and implementation partners in complex procurement environments.

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:34:30 GMT

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