Job DescriptionOverall, Job PurposeThe Sr Manager, Architect is accountable for end-to-end solution architecture for major initiatives. Translates business and application needs into architecture patterns, systems interactions, and technology choices. The role owns solution architecture outcomes for assigned initiatives, ensures alignment to enterprise standards, Objectives and Key Results, and non-functional requirements (e.g., security, scalability, resilience), and provides design oversight throughout build and implementation to ensure architectural integrity and delivery readiness. This role contributes directly to delivery success within the delivery model by enabling speed and autonomy through clear architectural direction, while ensuring solutions conform to governance, risk, and compliance guardrails.
Key Accountabilities- Owns solution architecture for major initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, Objectives and Key Results, and non-functional requirements.
- Translating business and application needs into architecture patterns, system interaction models, integration approaches, and technology selections.
- Provide architectural oversight during build to ensure integrity.
- Collaborate with delivery and enabling roles to ensure seamless integration and operational readiness.
- Ensure architectural readiness for production including considerations for non-functional requirements, costs and operational support.
- Apply approved architecture standards, patterns, and review practices. Support use of AI-assisted practices (e.g., documentation generation, architecture modelling or simulation) in a controlled and governed manner.
- Participate in architecture chapter activities (e.g., standards, patterns, knowledge sharing, and peer reviews) to strengthen practice consistency and delivery effectiveness.
Qualifications- Post-secondary degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience operating as a solution architect or systems designer on complex initiatives.
- Demonstrated capability across solution architecture disciplines, including application, data, integration, cloud, and security design.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to guide delivery outcomes through influence and technical leadership.
Preferred- Experience within the financial services industry, including banking, wealth management, insurance, or asset management environments.
- Experience working with or supporting delivery involving:
- Salesforce
- SAP Data Platform (including SAP data management and analytics capabilities)
- Salesforce Marketing Cloud
- Adobe CDP and AJO
- Experience working in a product operating model or pod-based delivery environment.
- Proven success working with geographically dispersed and cross-functional teams, coordinating across multiple regions and time zones.
The expected annual base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $145,000, which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.
Benefits: - COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.
- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.
- RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.
- WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
- INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to
https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.
Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please apply by October 21 2026.
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