Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in the Utilities and Energy sector to assess, analyze, and transform enterprise technology landscapes. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating the current-state IT environment, determining organizational and technology maturity, identifying capability gaps, developing strategic roadmaps, and leading execution of transformation initiatives.
This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge business and technology, engage with executive stakeholders, and drive enterprise-wide modernization programs across applications, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, cloud, OT/IT convergence, and digital transformation domains.
Key Responsibilities Enterprise Assessment & Maturity Evaluation- Conduct comprehensive assessments of enterprise IT landscapes, including:
- Business capabilities
- Enterprise applications
- Infrastructure and cloud platforms
- Data and analytics ecosystems
- Cybersecurity controls
- Operational Technology (OT) environments
- Integration architecture
- Governance and operating models
- Assess organizational, process, technology, architecture, and digital maturity using industry-standard frameworks.
- Evaluate current-state architecture against strategic business objectives and industry best practices.
- Identify capability gaps, technology debt, operational inefficiencies, and transformation opportunities.
- Facilitate executive workshops, stakeholder interviews, and architecture reviews.
Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Roadmaps- Develop current-state, target-state, and future-state architecture models.
- Define Enterprise Architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks.
- Create multi-year transformation roadmaps aligned to business objectives.
- Develop business cases, investment priorities, and modernization strategies.
- Recommend technology platforms and architectural patterns that support scalability, resilience, security, and operational excellence.
Transformation Planning & Execution- Lead strategic transformation initiatives from assessment through implementation.
- Translate architecture vision into executable programs and projects.
- Partner with business leaders, PMOs, technology teams, and vendors to execute roadmaps.
- Establish governance structures to ensure architecture compliance and successful delivery.
- Monitor transformation outcomes and measure value realization.
Utilities & Energy Domain Leadership- Provide industry expertise across:
- Electric Utilities
- Gas Utilities
- Renewable Energy
- Transmission and Distribution
- Generation Operations
- Grid Modernization
- Smart Metering (AMI)
- Asset Management
- Field Operations
- Customer Information Systems (CIS)
- Energy Trading and Risk Management
- SCADA and Operational Technology environments
- Understand utility regulatory requirements, operational processes, and industry-specific technology landscapes.
- Support modernization initiatives involving Grid Operations, Digital Utilities, DERs, Smart Grid, ESG, and Energy Transition programs.
Stakeholder Engagement- Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership, CIOs, CTOs, and business executives.
- Present assessment findings, maturity scores, recommendations, and transformation strategies to senior leadership.
- Build consensus across business and technology stakeholders.
Skills and Expertise - Experience
- 12+ years of enterprise architecture, technology strategy, or digital transformation experience.
- 8+ years of experience within the Utilities and Energy industry (mandatory).
- Proven experience conducting enterprise-wide technology assessments and maturity evaluations.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise transformation roadmaps.
- Experience working with large-scale utility environments consisting of both IT and OT systems.
- Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of:
- Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, Gartner EA)
- Business Capability Modeling
- Application Portfolio Assessment and Rationalization
- Cloud Architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Infrastructure and Operations Architecture
- Data Platforms and Analytics
- Enterprise Integration and APIs
- Cybersecurity Architecture
- Operational Technology (OT) Architecture
- Digital Transformation and Modernization Programs
- IT Operating Models and Governance
- Utilities & Energy Expertise (Mandatory)
- Hands-on experience with technologies and platforms supporting:
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
- SCADA Systems
- Distribution Management Systems (DMS)
- Outage Management Systems (OMS)
- Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Customer Information Systems (CIS)
- Workforce Management
- Grid Modernization Programs
- Utility Data Platform
- Preferred Certifications
- TOGAF Certified
- Certified Business Architect (CBA)
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- SAFe or Agile certifications
- Key Competencies
- Enterprise Assessment Leadership
- Technology Maturity Evaluation
- Strategic Thinking
- Executive Communication
- Business and Technology Alignment
- Roadmap Development
- Digital Transformation
- IT/OT Convergence
- Change Leadership
- Vendor Evaluation and Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Program Execution
Work Environment - Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week onsite at either the client location or a Capgemini office.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is : $83,144 - $195,060 CAD.
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
