Avp, Enterprise Architecture Consulting - Guelph, Canada - The Co-operators

The Co-operators

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Guelph, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Overview:

Company:

CGL

Number of Positions: 1

Language:
This role operates in English.

Work Model:
Hybrid

Alternate Title:
n/a

Additional Information:

The work location for this role is flexible to Calgary, Regina, Moncton, Burlington, Guelph, and Toronto.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy.

That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose.

The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

As the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Enterprise Architecture Consulting & Strategy, you will be road mapping the future in collaborative partnership with business and technology, defining solution architecture and technology strategies to meet client and enterprise requirements, and aligning with corporate strategies.

Acting as an empowering supportive guide to the enterprise architecture staff to solution for highly complex enterprise systems across the organization.

The AVP of Enterprise Architecture Consulting & Strategy provides consulting and advisory support to the organization.

How you will create impact:

Supportively providing seniorlevel technology expertise on business issues and contributing to initiative planning with conceptual solutions.
Critical evaluating solution options for complex enterpriselevel problems through obtaining input from relevant stakeholders, analysis of business, technology, and implementation factors, and developing practical recommendations supporting business objectives.
Advocating and sharing knowledge of new technologies and solution options that will better position the organization for the future, enhance the ability to provide outstanding stakeholder/client experience, and supports future business capabilities.
Facilitating and leveraging enterprise technology solutions while concurrently identifying and maximizing opportunities for reuse and consistency in technology, cost optimization, operational efficiencies, and reduction of risks.
Operating as a strategic partner to business, understanding business capability roadmaps, and contributing with technology expertise with applied business acumen to define IT strategic planning.
Communicating with clarity and influence to IT and business areas on maintaining regulatory compliant business processes and operational controls; and on researching and implementing new technology solutions for appropriateness, maturity, and strategic fit.
Leading and engaging your team to deliver strategic objectives through the evolvement of the Applied Innovation function effective coaching and mentoring, identifying and developing emerging talent, and fostering an innovative, collaborative, and agile culture.

How you will succeed:

You initiate new strategies to capitalize on opportunities and lead the implementation of organizational change.
You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
You create a highperformance culture through alignment of your team's work with organizational goals and successfully convey messages with a sense of positive advocacy.
You develop others to ensure the evolving needs of the organization will be met and build effective relationships to achieve key business objectives.

To join our team:

You have 10 years of progressive IT experience including years of practice directly overseeing an architecture or solution design team.
You have a Diploma or Degree in Information Technology \, Computer Science, Business Technology Management, or another field of study with relevant experience.
Having an Enterprise Architecture framework certification is an asset (ex. Zachman, TOGAF ).
You have expertise partnering/consulting with senior leadership, business, and IT with apt experience influencing agreements to accomplish enterprise objectives.

What you need to know:

You will travel occasionally.
Extended work hours may be required.
Detail oriented work that requires continuous mental concentration for extended periods of time.

What's in it for you?

Training and development opportunities to grow your career with one of Canada's Best Employers.
Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
A holistic approach to your wellbeing, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.

Interested in applying?:

Co-operators is focused on fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment and we encourage individu