Director, Domain Enterprise Architect, RPA and Intelligent Automation

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Director Domain Enterprise Architect RPA and Intelligent Automation

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President Enterprise Architecture Core Platforms the Director Domain Enterprise Architect RPA and Intelligent Automation leads the architecture for Sun Lifes Intelligent Automation platforms.

The Director defines the RPA and Intelligent Automation domain strategy future-state architectures standards reference architectures and technology roadmaps. The scope includes RPA Intelligent Document Processing Microsoft Power Platform process mining workflow orchestration and Agentic AI capabilities applied to business process automation.

Working with business leaders Technology Executives other Enterprise Architects application development teams AI platform teams security privacy operations and engineering groups the Director aligns Intelligent Automation investments and architecture decisions with business priorities regulatory obligations operational requirements and measurable outcomes.

What will you do

Define and maintain the RPA and Intelligent Automation domain architecture strategy principles standards and technology roadmaps.

Assess the current-state RPA and Intelligent Automation architecture to identify capability gaps risks redundant technologies technical debt and opportunities for consolidation or modernization.

Define future-state architectures for RPA intelligent document workflows low-code automation process mining workflow orchestration AI-assisted operations and Agentic AI capabilities applied to business processes.

Establish architecture patterns guardrails decision frameworks and reference architectures that enable secure scalable resilient auditable and production-ready Intelligent Automation capabilities.

Collaborate with business leaders and Technology Executives to communicate architecture direction options trade-offs investment considerations risks and expected outcomes for RPA and Intelligent Automation.

Drive platform standardization reusable automation patterns and approved citizen and professional development approaches to reduce duplication and improve delivery efficiency.

Collaborate with Enterprise Domain Solution Application Data Cloud Infrastructure Security Privacy and AI Platform Architects to align automation decisions and resolve cross-domain dependencies.

Lead RPA and Intelligent Automation domain architecture governance including architecture reviews risk assessments exception management and architecture decision records ensuring alignment with security privacy responsible AI resilience operational regulatory and compliance requirements.

What youll need to succeed

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or a related discipline. A masters degree is preferred.

Enterprise architecture credentials such as TOGAF IASA CITA or an equivalent architecture certification are preferred.

Relevant certifications in RPA Microsoft Power Platform workflow automation process mining AI security or related technologies are considered assets.

10 or more years of progressive architecture experience including enterprise domain portfolio application or platform architecture responsibility.

Significant experience designing governing and modernizing enterprise RPA Intelligent Automation workflow or business process technology platforms.

Deep expertise in at least one major Intelligent Automation capability and broad knowledge across RPA Intelligent Document Processing Microsoft Power Platform process mining workflow orchestration Generative AI and Agentic AI integration patterns.

Demonstrated experience defining RPA and Intelligent Automation architecture strategies future-state architectures technology roadmaps standards reference architectures and governance practices.

Proven ability to collaborate with Technology Executives and influence senior business and technology leaders through clear analysis architecture options trade-offs risks and recommendations.

Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business priorities executive direction regulatory obligations operational risks and technology constraints into actionable RPA and Intelligent Automation architecture direction.

Knowledge of AI governance AI risk management responsible AI principles privacy requirements and enterprise AI adoption patterns as they apply to Intelligent Automation.

Ability to assess automation requirements and determine the appropriate platform integration pattern architecture approach governance controls and delivery boundaries.

Strong financial and analytical acumen including investment prioritization value realization platform rationalization technical debt risk and technology portfolio trade-offs.

Whats in it for you

A competitive salary and bonus program based on market scale

A flexible group insurance program starting on your first day of work to meet your needs and those of your family.

Time off that allows you to focus on the moments that matter most. 20 vacation days per year.

Our Share Ownership Program gives you the opportunity to invest in Sun Life while benefiting from employer matching contributions.

We are proud to be included in Great Place to Works 2026 list of Canadas Best Workplaces.

Working together sharing common values and encouraging growth & achievement.

As this position is posted in several locations we specify that bilingualism (French English both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position includes managing both French and English-speaking staff (Quebec and outside Quebec) and providing daily support to the team.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other addition to Base Pay eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

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We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing screening interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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