Enterprise Architect

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About the role

We're looking for an Enterprise Architect to join our growing team!

What you'll do here:

• Contribute to the creation and improvement of the enterprise architecture practices, processes, governance and compliance.
• Establish overall direction and strategic initiatives for a Global Enterprise Architecture guided by the overall business and IT strategy.
• Define and maintain governance and compliance standards and policies.
• Execute based on the Enterprise Architecture processes.
• Create, update and maintain architecture models, roadmaps and strategies.
• Lead risk and cost analysis including build vs. buy strategies and recommendations.
• Lead analysis of the current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement.
• Contribute to the definition and evolution of global IT architecture based on long-term business strategy.
• Capture current state Architecture and establish future state Architecture vision for each domain.
• Develop roadmaps for each domain to achieve this future state.
• Actively participate in all strategic programs and guide its design, in line with the architecture principles.
• Work with the functional leadership to review all project implementation to ensure that it met the original design that was approved in the Architecture.
• Serve as an internal spokesperson for Enterprise Architecture on significant matters.
• Utilize this roadmap as the basis to review and approve all project designs, at the Design gate state of the Project lifecycle.
• Understand, advocate and promote the Enterprise Architecture vision and value proposition within the IT and business community.
• Lead and facilitate research and assessment of new approaches and technologies for potential use within the organization.
• Lead and facilitate the creation and evolution of architecture principles to support decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of an implementation plan for the enterprise architecture.
• Drive the Architecture review of all proposed programs as part of the yearly planning process.
• Propose Architecture driven programs that achieve the Architecture goals of simplifying complexity, reducing redundancy and leveraging technology innovations.
• Consult with project teams to align projects to enterprise architecture.
• Consult with infrastructure teams to fit infrastructure to architecture.
• Review and ensure the soundness of the proposed solutions of all major projects and its alignment with enterprise architecture.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or business administration, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Proven experience in developing strategies & roadmaps for Enterprise Architecture.
• Proven experience with Data and AI related projects.
• Knowledge of the Insurance Industry.
• Experience with Telephony and Contact Center as a Service Solutions.
• 10+ years in information technology.
• 5+ years in IT strategic planning, enterprise, solution or business architecture.
• 2+ years hands-on experience within Enterprise.
• Business value driven person with positive organization-wide outcome mind.
• A team player and a technical mentor.
• Sharing Intact's values: integrity, respect, customer driven, excellence, and generosity.
• Comfortable working in a constantly evolving technological environment.
• Extensive experience with enterprise architecture best practices, trends and transformation.
• Experience in defining global enterprise architecture.
• Experience in establishing and chairing IFC architecture forums.
• Experience in providing leadership on technological innovation in an enterprise.
• Experience in working closely with IT PMO.
• Experience in vendor management, contracts and capacity planning in a hyper-growth environment.
• Experience with mergers & acquisitions and the integration of acquired businesses.
• Knowledgeable in IT solutions, trends in IT and experience evaluating/implementing new tools and solutions.
• Experience in the business/system/solution architecture.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent and effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Effective at driving short-term actions that are consistent with long-term goals.
• Experience with cloud architecture is an asset.
• Enterprise Architecture certification is an asset.
• Certification in TOGAF considered an asset.
• Familiarity with information management practices.
• Familiarity with the IT application development life cycle.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success.
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased.
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year.
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle.
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health.
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs.
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities.
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow.
• A Community Impact program.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity.

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