Manager - Solution Architect - Toronto, Canada - ONxpress Operations Inc.

    ONxpress Operations Inc.
    ONxpress Operations Inc. Toronto, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Accountability
  • Establishing a systems architecture for the Enterprise Applications, that enables systems integration between cloud native applications, databases and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software. The architecture should allow fast and efficient continuous deployments, and operations.
  • Sustainability and continuous improvement of effective, efficient Enterprise Application Systems.
  • Defining and establishing a Transition Mode of Operations and Future Mode of Operations for the Application Systems ONxpress will operate and maintain, that enables cost savings, stability, security, flexibility, scalability, and incremental improvements.
  • Interdepartmental relationships including collaboration with other entities in the group to ensure seamless interaction and data flows of Asset Data through all relevant IT systems.
  • Cost effective development and systems integration of all IT Systems according to benchmarks and best practices and within defined cost frameworks.
  • Close collaboration with the nominated members of the contracting authority and all third parties
  • Responsibility
  • Developing and Implementing an Enterprise Application strategy as an integral part of the IT Strategy and in close alignment with the Head of IT.
  • Tracking and evaluating the latest technology trends and implementing them to optimize the Enterprise Application systems.
  • Consult and collaborate with senior-level stakeholders across the entire organization and contracting authority to identify business and technology needs, innovations and to optimize the IT operations.
  • Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy.
  • Assist in the document submittal and approval process with the Contracting Authority
  • Implement a strong, collaborative culture and procedures to continuously improve the Enterprise application systems.
  • Create a solution lifecycle roadmap for the Enterprise application systems - plan, organize, control, evaluate and improve the systems (implementation, development, operations) in alignment of evolving ONxpress needs and priorities.
  • Draw added value from lean principles, agile methods, and modern forms of collaboration (BizDevOps).
  • Support Organizational Change activities and communication.
  • Experience
  • 5+ years of experience working in IT operations and supervising technology teams
  • Has a track record of successfully operating IT systems, ideally in the Rail industry
  • Experienced in large, complex IT transition or outsourcing projects
  • Competencies & Skills
  • Specialist domain knowledge of Cloud operations, systems integration and ITIL
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with teams across the entire organization
  • Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles
  • Deep understanding of lean principles, agile methods, and modern forms of collaboration (DevOps)
  • Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • iSAQB Certified Professional for Software Architecture
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • ITIL certification