Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist

Our client is looking for a Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist for a 9 month contract in Toronto.
This is a hybrid role 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.


Advantages
- Hybrid role- 3 days onsite
- Earn a competitive rate within the industry


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 Supply Ontario, OPS, and broader 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 Supply Ontario, 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 improvements.


Qualifications
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 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
7+ years' experience delivery methodologies including Agile, DevOps, and scaled framework implementations across enterprise technology initiatives
Deep expertise in portfolio management methodologies, enterprise architecture frameworks, and technology modernization strategies with proven ability to navigate complex organizational and technical dependencies
Proven track record managing technology portfolios with multiple interdependent workstreams, complex integration requirements, and competing stakeholder priorities
Experience with modern delivery methodologies including Agile, DevOps, and scaled framework implementations across enterprise technology initiatives

General Skills:

Portfolio 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 requirements.


Desirable Skills:

Enterprise Systems: Experience with large-scale system implementations, cloud migrations, and enterprise technology integration within 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 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


Summary
If you are interested in the Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist role in Toronto, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.


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