Enterprise Solutions Architect

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Calgary (or Remoted based in Canada)

Other Requirements: Must be eligible to work in Canada

Roles and Responsibilities - Enterprise Solution Architect (ERP Implementation)

1.Architectural Leadership:

1. Develop and maintain an enterprise architecture framework that aligns with company goals and enables successful ERP implementations.
2. Define principles and guidelines for designing and integrating ERP solutions across the organization.

2.Stakeholder Collaboration:

1. Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure that the ERP architecture supports business processes and objectives.
2. Act as a liaison between business and technology teams to facilitate understanding and communication.

3.Strategic Planning:

1. Evaluate and recommend ERP technologies, tools, and platforms that best meet organizational needs and future growth.
2. Develop long-term architecture strategies that promote innovation and agility while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

4.Integration Management:

1. Design and oversee integration strategies for ERP systems with other enterprise applications and data sources, ensuring seamless data flows and interoperability.
2. Address challenges related to data architecture and integration complexity.

5.Technology Governance:

1. Establish governance frameworks that ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices throughout the ERP project lifecycle.
2. Conduct regular reviews and assessments of the ERP architecture to ensure continuous improvement.

6.Risk Management:

1. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the strategic use of ERP systems and related technologies.
2. Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

7.Performance Optimization:

1. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the ERP systems, making recommendations for enhancements and optimizations.
2. Ensure that the ERP architecture is scalable, reliable, and capable of meeting future business demands.

8.Documentation and Communication:

1. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for architectural designs, standards, and processes.
2. Communicate architectural decisions effectively across all levels of the organization to ensure understanding and buy-in.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: Enterprise Solution Architect (ERP Implementation)

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
2. Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, focusing on ERP solutions, with in-depth knowledge of leading ERP platforms (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP, UKG, Microsoft Dynamics).
3. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, COBIT, Zachman) and methodologies.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to foresee and address architectural challenges.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration and stakeholder management.
6. Experience in project management and familiarity with agile methodologies is a plus.
7. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Enterprise architecture and solution architecture.
8. Strong leadership and team management skills, change management experience, alongside excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and risk management.
9. Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably Tier 1 ERPs) and an in-depth understanding of their implementation, data migration, system integration, and customization.
10. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Preferred Certifications and Designations:

Relevant certifications TOGAF, COBIT, Zachman are a plus.