Overview of the role:

Saputo is seeking an IT Architect, for an existing opportunity within our organization.  The IT Architect, Enterprise Architecture is an expert in the design, development and support of enterprise-wide processes & solutions. Plays a dynamic role supporting both IT and global business requirements.

On an ongoing basis the IT Architect, Enterprise Architecture will work closely with and across multiple functional teams to ensure designed solutions integrate well within and across business process areas.  Designing scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions that enable digital transformation and operational excellence, while applying leading practices and compliance with architectural standards, architecture principles & framework (i.e., TOGAF)., and maintain roadmaps across applications, data, infrastructure, and security domains. Translate business requirements into solution designs.

During solution design, the IT Architect, Enterprise Architecture will develop, review and support options identified during gap analysis, and work with the business in the prioritization of requirements to achieve end state objectives. This person will have a broad understanding of the ERP (SAP) and non-ERP applications landscape and the future application roadmap for Saputo.

This person needs to be a strategic thinker, understands the importance of connecting different process areas, and can collaborate well with both business and IT stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Provide support to the Sr. Manager, Enterprise Architecture with developing and maintaining the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and standards to guide technology decisions.

• Take ownership of maintaining our multi-year architecture roadmaps aligned with business strategy and IT priorities.

• Partner with business and IT stakeholders, including Cyber Security to ensure architecture supports innovation, agility, and cost optimization.

• Govern solution designs to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture principles and security requirements.

• Help to drive adoption of modern architecture practices such as cloud-native, microservices, API-first, and event-driven architectures.

• Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language for executive stakeholders.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology strategy and investment decisions.

• Use KPIs in place to measure architecture effectiveness (e.g., reuse rate, compliance score, technical debt reduction) with an eye towards continuous improvement.

• Ensure data architecture supports analytics, AI, and regulatory needs.

• Ensure architecture decisions comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy, cybersecurity frameworks).

• Proactively identify architectural risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Keeping up to date on SAP leading practices and developments.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Strong ability to design solutions aligned with Enterprise Architecture principles.

• Proven ability ensuring solutions are scalable, using sound integration with security compliance.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage senior executives and technical teams.

• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to delivering results.

• Proven ability delivering solution architecture documents

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

• TOGAF, Zachman, or similar Enterprise Architecture certification strongly preferred.

• Cloud certification in Microsoft Azure is an asset.

• Certifications in ITIL and COBIT would be highly beneficial

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years in enterprise architecture IT roles.

• Demonstrated experience in large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, integration technologies, and modern application architectures.

• Proven track record in developing architecture governance frameworks and standards.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in architecture domains: Application, Data, Infrastructure, and Security.

• Strong knowledge of cloud computing, APIs, microservices, and containerization.

• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and middleware technologies.

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Leadership and team-building capabilities with demonstrated ability to lead by example in a hands-on technical environment.

• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in business terms & work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Change management and organizational influence skills.

• High degree of initiative, accountability, and ownership.

Other Assets

• Experience in the dairy or broader manufacturing CPG industry.

• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, and blockchain.

• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.

• Multilingual (English required; French is an asset).

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

• Group retirement plan with employer contribution

• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families

• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

• Paid Parental Leave program

• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off

• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

• Training and development programs

• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs

• Organized activities for employees and their families  

• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Salary: $117,560 to $154,300

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.