Director of Architecture and Delivery

What you'll do Responsibilities What You'll DoLead and Inspire: Coach and mentor technology professionals, foster a culture of accountability, and champion change resilience.Drive Strategic Delivery: Oversee multi-vendor portfolios, enable agile practices, and ensure transparency in execution.Collaborate for Impact: Partner with senior leaders to align technology initiatives with business priorities and growth strategies.Shape Technology Direction: Guide enterprise architecture and modernization efforts to support scalable, secure platforms.Ensure Governance & Risk Management: Maintain roadmaps, governance frameworks, and compliance standards.Budget & Resource Management: Oversee departmental budgets, resource allocation, and vendor contracts to ensure cost-effective delivery.Champion Innovation: Promote emerging technologies and practices to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage. What you'll need Qualifications Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (MBA or similar graduate degree is an asset).Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology or related fields, with a track record of leading complex initiatives and inspiring high-performing teams.Must be 19 years of age or older and reside in Atlantic Canada.Professional SkillsStrategic thinker with the ability to translate enterprise goals into actionable roadmaps.Strong leadership capabilities with a collaborative, visible management style that builds trust and accountability.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at the executive level.Ability to foster innovation, continuous improvement, and change resilience across teams.AssetsCertifications such as PMP, Agile (SAFe, PMI-ACP), TOGAF, and Prosci.Experience with enterprise architecture and large-scale delivery.We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences who bring fresh perspectives to leadership and innovation.AL BenefitsExtended health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision.Basic life insurance and disability.Defined Benefit Pension Plan.Four weeks of vacation annually (pro-rated) plus one week of management leave (pro-rated). Plus, we have vacation purchasing program and 13 paid statutory holidays.Wellness Support: Wellness programs focused on physical and nutritional health (and more), 3 paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program.Two volunteer days per year.Career advancement opportunities.Recruitment Process: Over the past few years, we have embraced meaningful changes in our workplace, including enhancements to our hiring practices. Our typical recruitment process includes two in-person interviews, an assignment and/or scenario-based questions to assess your knowledge, behavioral or cognitive assessments, and verification of relevant certifications, where applicable. All interviews are conducted in English, our primary working language, unless otherwise specified.We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo reference checks and a mandatory criminal background check. Depending on the role, financial, educational, and credential verifications may also be conducted as part of our comprehensive hiring process.Internal Employees: Internal employees interested in this opportunity must be in 'good standing,' which includes meeting expectations on their last performance review. Performance improvement plans, disciplinary action, attendance, mandatory training, and other performance-related items will also be taken into consideration when determining the applicant's 'good standing' status. Please note that the Predictive Index (PI) assessment will be conducted or, if already completed, provided to the hiring managers.Eligibility to Work in Canada: As applicable, candidates must have acquired all required work permits/visas and other authorizations and otherwise be eligible to work in Canada at the time any offer of employment is made by AL. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to obtain all required work permits/visas and other authorizations.