Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of enterprise technology experience, focusing on enterprise and solution architecture.
Proven leadership experience with architects or senior technical professionals.
Broad knowledge of cloud platforms, application architectures, security, and emerging technologies.
Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, and related cloud services for architecture and solution design.
Strong business judgment and strategic thinking skills.
Relevant architecture certifications like TOGAF or Azure Solutions Architect are a plus.
Responsibilities
Lead the enterprise and solution architecture function, including team management and governance.
Develop architecture principles and roadmaps that align with business priorities.
Oversee solution design and architecture reviews for security and scalability.
Guide architecture decisions across various technology domains to meet business objectives.
Collaborate with business leaders and technical teams to deliver cohesive designs.
Identify opportunities for modernization and technical debt reduction.
Coach and develop architecture team members while managing demand and capacity.
Benefits
Opportunity to shape the architecture direction in a market-leading company.
Engagement in a transformative technology environment.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Data, AI, and Cyber Security.
Professional development and coaching opportunities for architects.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity
The Manager, Architecture & Design leads the enterprise and solution architecture function, aligning technology decisions with business strategy. This role is for an existing vacancy and sets architecture direction and governance, oversees solution design, develops the architecture team, and partners with business leaders and Data, AI, and Cyber Security architects. Join a market-leading company in data and AI and help shape the next chapter of a modern technology environment that has already undergone significant transformation.
Job responsibilities:
Lead the architecture function (enterprise and solution architecture), including its team, priorities, standards, methods, and governance.
Develop architecture principles, reference architectures, roadmaps, and standards that align business priorities with technology investments.
Lead and oversee solution design and architecture reviews to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, integrated, and supportable.
Guide architecture decisions across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, cloud, security, and emerging technology domains to ensure solutions align with business objectives, enterprise standards, and strategic roadmaps.
Partner with business, delivery, operations, vendors, and Data, AI, and Cyber Security architects to deliver cohesive designs and resolve trade-offs.
Identify modernization, reuse, rationalization, and technical debt reduction opportunities across the technology landscape.
Coach and develop architects, manage demand and capacity, and communicate architecture decisions clearly to senior leaders and delivery teams.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
At least 8 years of progressive enterprise technology experience, including enterprise and solution architecture in a large, complex organization.
Experience leading architects or senior technical professionals and building an effective architecture practice.
Broad knowledge of technology domains including cloud platforms, application, integration and messaging architectures, identity and access management, infrastructure and networking, security architecture, data management and integration, AI and emerging technologies, and modern software delivery practices.
Experience developing architecture and solution designs leveraging technologies such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Foundry, enterprise integration and messaging platforms, event-driven architectures, API management solutions, and related cloud and data services.
Strong business judgment, strategic thinking, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder influence.
Relevant architecture and technology certifications, such as TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, ITIL, or equivalent industry-recognized certifications, are considered an asset.
The expected range of compensation for this role is $97,000 to $147,000.
About BDO Canada LLP
BDO Canada LLP is a leading accounting and advisory firm that provides a wide range of services to clients across Canada. The firm offers audit and assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services to clients in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, and technology. BDO Canada LLP is part of the global BDO network, which operates in over 160 countries and employs over 80,000 people. The firm is committed to providing exceptional client service and helping clients achieve their business objectives.
