RQ00539 IT Enterprise ArchitectStrategist Senior

Required Skills:

• 10 years experience leading large-scale enterprise technology portfolio transformations with demonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent initiatives across cloud infrastructure data platforms and enterprise system implementations
  
• 10 years experience managing complex vendor relationships and strategic consulting partnerships in high-visibility government or regulated environments requiring rigorous governance and stakeholder coordination
  
• Deep expertise in portfolio management methodologies enterprise architecture frameworks and technology modernization strategies with proven ability to navigate complex organizational and technical dependencies
  
• Proven track record managing technology portfolios with multiple interdependent workstreams complex integration requirements and competing stakeholder priorities in public sector environments
  
• Experience with modern delivery methodologies including Agile DevOps and scaled framework implementations across enterprise technology initiatives
  

Responsibilities:

Strategic Portfolio Leadership

• Develop and execute portfolio strategy aligned to the Enterprise Technology roadmap and organizational objectives
  
• Lead governance across initiatives including cloud transformation data platform migration digital procurement solutions and enterprise security programs
  
• Drive alignment between technical delivery and business outcomes
  
• Build and maintain executive-level stakeholder relationships across Supply Ontario OPS ministries and the broader public sector
  
• Technology Delivery Office (TDO) Leadership
  
• Lead the continued evolution and maturation of the Technology Delivery Office (TDO) as the central portfolio and delivery function for Enterprise Technology
  
• Establish and operationalize TDO governance intake prioritization and delivery frameworks
  
• Define and maintain the Enterprise Technology service catalogue and intake-to-delivery lifecycle
  
• Implement standardized TDO processes templates and reporting across initiatives
  
• Build portfolio dashboards metrics and executive reporting
  
• Strengthen vendor governance financial transparency and delivery accountability
  
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture Product and Operations to ensure end-to-end alignment
  

Program & Project Delivery Excellence

• Oversee concurrent workstreams including cloud infrastructure enterprise systems data platforms and security initiatives
  
• Implement strong program governance and decision-making frameworks
  
• Coordinate delivery across vendors consultants and internal teams
  
• Lead integrated risk management across technical and organizational domains
  

Enterprise Technology Service Model (Factory)

• Define and operationalize a repeatable Enterprise Technology service delivery model
  
• Establish service design intake prioritization and delivery workflows
  
• Develop standardized processes templates and SOPs
  
• Lead development of training documentation and communications to support adoption
  
• Enable stakeholders to easily consume and derive value from platforms
  
• Transition Enterprise Technology from project-based delivery to a scalable services organization
  

Technical Product & Platform Leadership

• Lead roadmap development for enterprise platforms including digital procurement vendor systems and integrations
  
• Establish product backlogs aligned with business priorities and technical constraints
  
• Drive requirements management across complex stakeholder environments
  
• Champion user-centred design and benefits realization
  

Portfolio Optimization & Governance

• Establish portfolio KPIs and performance measurement frameworks
  
• Lead investment prioritization and resource allocation
  
• Drive continuous improvement and portfolio optimization
  
• Ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture and governance standards
  

Change Management & Organizational Enablement

• Develop and execute change management strategies for technology adoption
  
• Lead agile coaching and delivery practice improvement
  
• Establish training and capability development programs
  
• Drive communication strategies to ensure stakeholder engagement and buy-in
  

Vendor & Resource Management

• Manage relationships with implementation partners and technology vendors
  
• Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning
  
• Monitor portfolio budgets and financial performance
  
• Lead vendor performance measurement and optimization
  

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

• Implement portfolio risk management frameworks
  
• Ensure compliance with security privacy and technology standards
  
• Coordinate threat assessments and compliance activities
  

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and monitor portfolio KPIs
  
• Lead post-implementation reviews and optimization initiatives
  
• Benchmark portfolio performance and identify improvement opportunities
  
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General Skills:

• Portfolio Leadership: Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise technology transformations preferably managing multiple concurrent initiatives within complex organizational environments.
  
• Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive portfolio strategies aligned with organizational objectives and stakeholder requirements.
  
• Stakeholder Management: Excellence in managing relationships with executive leadership vendors and cross-functional teams across multi-organizational environments.
  
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of enterprise technology architecture cloud platforms integration patterns and modern delivery frameworks.
  
• Risk Management: Expertise in identifying assessing and mitigating portfolio risks throughout complex implementation lifecycles.
  
• Change Management: Proven track record in leading organizational change initiatives and ensuring successful technology adoption across large organizations.
  
• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership and translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.
  
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges across multiple workstreams.
  
• Budget Management: Experience managing large portfolio budgets and resource allocation effectively across multiple initiatives and vendor relationships.
  
• Quality Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet enterprise standards user needs and public sector governance requirements.
  

Desirable Skills:

• Enterprise Systems: Experience with large-scale system implementations cloud migrations and enterprise technology integration within government or regulated environments.
  
• Certifications: Professional certifications in portfolio management (PfMP) project management (PMP) ITIL or relevant technology frameworks.
  
• Change Leadership: Advanced knowledge of change management methodologies and organizational transformation within complex stakeholder environments.
  
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of public sector technology implementation requirements governance frameworks and regulatory compliance standards.
  
• Architecture: Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles cloud-based solutions and modern integration patterns.
  
• Process Optimization: Experience in business process reengineering workflow optimization and operational excellence initiatives.
  
• Data Management: Understanding of data governance privacy requirements security standards and analytics platform implementations.
  
• Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile portfolio management approaches scaled frameworks and modern delivery practices in enterprise implementations.
  
• Identity Management: Experience with enterprise identity solutions access management frameworks and related security architectures.
  
• API Management: Knowledge of API gateways integration hubs microservices architectures and related enterprise technologies.
  
• Vendor Management: Proven experience managing relationships with major consulting firms technology vendors and implementation partners in complex procurement environments.
  

Requirements

• 10 years experience leading large-scale enterprise technology portfolio transformations with demonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent initiatives across cloud infrastructure data platforms and enterprise system implementations
  
• 10 years experience managing complex vendor relationships and strategic consulting partnerships in high-visibility government or regulated environments requiring rigorous governance and stakeholder coordination
  
• Deep expertise in portfolio management methodologies enterprise architecture frameworks and technology modernization strategies with proven ability to navigate complex organizational and technical dependencies
  
• Proven track record managing technology portfolios with multiple interdependent workstreams complex integration requirements and competing stakeholder priorities in public sector environments
  
• Experience with modern delivery methodologies including Agile DevOps and scaled framework implementations across enterprise technology initiatives