Manager, Enterprise Architecture - Vancouver, Canada - Teck Resources Limited

Description

Closing Date: May 17, 2024

As Canada's largest diversified mining company, Teck is committed to providing the world with essential resources safely and sustainably. We have a rich history of consistently driving innovation, harnessing cutting-edge technology, and cultivating a dynamic environment that empowers our employees to shape the future.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced senior Enterprise Architect to join our Information Technology team as Manager, Enterprise Architecture (EA). Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Applications, the Manager, Enterprise Architecture is accountable for evolving the EA Practice to deliver Enterprise Architecture capabilities to Teck. The Manager's responsibilities include developing and maintaining the enterprise architecture strategy and providing appropriate technical direction to ensure it aligns with the overall business and IT/OT strategies. This includes assessing the current "as-is" IT/OT state, developing the strategies and roadmaps to evolve and support the business, and creating and maintaining technology roadmaps that align with business priorities and growth objectives.

The Manager will also lead the team of EAs to evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for their integration into existing architectures; aid in enforcing architectural governance and standards to maintain consistency and reliability across the organization; and define models of the organization from the perspective of the business, data, applications, and technology. Large, complex solutions may occasionally require the Manager to collaborate with business partners to understand their requirements and, working with Solution Architects, translate them into architectural solutions.

To be successful as Manager, Enterprise Architect, you should have excellent technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills. You should also have strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. We are looking for a top performing teammate that can effectively communicate and work across many teams and develop effective relationships with partners at all levels of the organization to deliver the highest possible business value

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Lead the growth and maturity of the Enterprise Architecture practice at Teck
• Learn the business to ensure architectural solutions are fit for purpose and meet business needs
• Provide experienced and passionate people leadership, mentoring and facilitate growth for a team of highly skilled individuals
• Lead EA support and guidance to large and complex projects, ensure alignment to standards and policies, and identify and recommend risk mitigation opportunities
• Own the process for reviewing projects, solutions, platforms, and products via the Digital Solution Review process (like an ARB); ensuring solutions adhere to Teck's architectural guidance and Teck's Policies and Standards
• Lead the development and maintenance of Teck's EA repositories, including standard practices, reference architectures, knowledge bases, enterprise architecture models, architectural diagrams, integration diagrams, and other EA documentation
• Guide Solution Architects and Stakeholders to use and find value within the EA repositories
• Assist in the promotion of said EA designs, standards, policies, and best practices across the enterprise
• Represent EA as a principal point of contact for Senior Leaders, Solution Architects, Business Analysts, and other collaborators
• Stay abreast of industry standard practices to protect and enhance the enterprise. Evaluate new software, and approve use, when compliance to security, standards, policies, use cases, and procurement guidance is met
• Aid Business/Functional Analysts and Developers to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions that meet or exceed our business partners' expectations
• Use EA tools (HOPEX) to document and communicate Business Capabilities, Business Processes, Integrations, Data Architectures, Applications, and the interrelations between these objects
• Be accountable for seeking innovation and continuous improvement in the EA domain
• Perform department administration, budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, vendor management, quarterly reviews, etc

Qualifications

Certifications/Training/Experience:

• 15+ years of broad, multi-domain, enterprise IT experience, 7+ of those at the architectural level
• Experience working in industrial environments would be considered an asset
• TOGAF, Zachman, or other architecture framework certification would be an asset
• Experience architecting for cloud environments; PaaS, SaaS, IaaS, Azure, GCP, AWS, etc.
• Experience with the 4 architectural pillars of EA; Business, Data, Applications, Technology
• SAFe or other Agile certification would be an asset
• Familiar with HOPEX or other enterprise architecture tools/platforms
• Experience in creating visual representations of IT architectures using EA-specific tools, Visio, , Lucidchart, or other

Attributes:

• Lives Agile and DevOps values and is passionate about automating technology platforms in service of business outcomes
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both business and technical audiences
• Proficiency in Spanish (written/verbal) would be a strong asset
• Highly organized and able to balance multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Ability to adapt and embrace change in a fast-paced environment
• Stays up-to-date with new technologies and methodologies such as GenAI, Event-Driven Computing, etc.
• Passionate about technology, has a love of learning new things, and helps customers succeed

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:

• Annual Performance Bonus
  
  
• Profit Share Plan
• Health Spending Account
• Personal Spending Account
• Extended Health Care
• Dental and Vision Care
• Employer Paid Pension Plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Salary Range: $141,000 - $175,000

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person's unique perspective and contribution. Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc, as well as investments in energy assets. Teck has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years. Teck has also been named to the Forbes list of the World's Best Employers for the past two years and is one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

Learn more about Teck at or follow @TeckResources