RQ00539 - IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist - Senior

Job Description

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
  

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

Enterprise Technology Portfolio Strategy

• Portfolio strategy and roadmap aligned to organizational objectives
  
• Governance and decision-making frameworks
  
• Stakeholder engagement and communications approach
  
• Investment prioritization and resource allocation model
  
• Portfolio risk management and mitigation strategy
  

Performance Management & Optimization

• Portfolio KPIs and value realization framework
  
• Resource utilization and optimization recommendations
  
• Portfolio health reporting and executive dashboards
  
• Continuous improvement and optimization plans
  

Program & Project Management Deliverables

Program Governance & Coordination

• Governance and coordination model across enterprise initiatives
  
• Dependency management and integrated scheduling
  
• Risk, issue, and change management frameworks
  

Vendor & Resource Management

• Vendor governance and performance measurement
  
• Capacity planning and resource allocation
  
• Contract oversight and procurement support
  

Technical Product Management Deliverables

Product Strategy & Roadmaps

• Enterprise product strategies and roadmaps
  
• Backlog prioritization and UX requirements
  
• Integration and technical documentation
  
• Alignment of product roadmaps with Enterprise Technology services
  

Requirements & Solution Management

• Requirements and solution documentation
  
• Testing and quality assurance frameworks
  
• Knowledge transfer and operational readiness aligned to TDO onboarding
  

Change Management & Organizational Enablement Deliverables

Change Strategy & Adoption

• Change management and adoption strategy
  
• Training, communications, and stakeholder engagement
  
• Organizational readiness and adoption metrics
  
• Enterprise Technology service enablement approach
  

Knowledge & Sustainability

• Knowledge transfer and operational procedures
  
• Best practices and lessons learned
  
• Capability maturity and sustainability planning
  
• Service documentation, SOPs, and training materials
  

Portfolio Reporting & Communication Deliverables

Executive Reporting & Communications

• Executive reporting and portfolio health updates
  
• Risk escalation and decision-support materials
  
• Benefits realization and performance reporting
  
• TDO dashboards and service performance reporting
  

Governance & Compliance

• Governance and audit documentation
  
• Regulatory, security, and privacy compliance artifacts
  
• Enterprise architecture alignment and quality assurance reports
  

• 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