Enterprise Architect

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Valard Group of Companies Full time

Valard, is Canada’s premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies AND part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications and renewable energy.

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for guiding a team of solution architects, application architects, and business analysts in building, maintaining, and evolving both existing and new business applications. This role focuses on balancing the tactical aspects of application development with strategic planning, ensuring that the solutions align with organizational goals and deliver measurable value. The Enterprise Architect will spend 60% of their time working hands-on with teams to implement and optimize systems and 40% on strategic initiatives, such as developing business cases, roadmaps, and return on investment (ROI/TCO) analysis for leadership approval.

Requirements

Tactical (60%)

  • Lead Development & Implementation: Provide hands-on guidance to application and solution architects in the design, build, and deployment of applications, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical standards.
  • Support Application Maintenance: Oversee the ongoing support and optimization of existing applications, ensuring that they continue to meet business requirements and operate efficiently.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure successful delivery.
  • Technical Problem-Solving: Assist in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in collaboration with the development team.
  • Best Practices & Standards: Enforce development best practices, code standards, and architectural guidelines to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable solutions.
  • Quality Assurance: Oversee testing protocols and ensure that applications meet quality benchmarks before deployment.
  • Documentation & Training: Ensure that comprehensive documentation is maintained for all applications and systems, and that the team receives appropriate training.  

Vision & Strategy (40%)

  • Business Case Development: Partner with business stakeholders to develop business cases and present justifications for new applications or major updates to existing systems, including cost-benefit analyses and projected ROI.
  • Application Road mapping: Develop and maintain a forward-looking application roadmap, balancing short-term business needs with long-term strategic goals.
  • Technology Strategy Alignment: Ensure application development and maintenance strategies align with broader organizational goals, particularly in areas of digital transformation, automation, and cloud adoption.
  • Budgeting & Resource Allocation: Work with senior leadership to develop and manage budgets for application development projects, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources.
  • Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors and partners to identify technology solutions that complement in-house development and align with business needs.
  • Continuous Improvement: Promote innovation and process improvement by identifying emerging technologies and best practices that can drive further efficiencies and value in the application portfolio.

 

KSAs (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES):

  •  Familiarity with data governance, compliance, and security practices.
  • Experience with enterprise content management systems and business process automation tools.
  • Ability to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning within technical teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and lead teams in finding effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong technical background in application development, preferably with experience in Microsoft M365, Azure, and automation platforms.
  • Proven experience in building business cases, performing cost-benefit analyses, and aligning technology strategy with organizational goals.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile) and experience leading cross-functional teams.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Software engineering or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
  • Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies are a plus.
  • 8+ years of experience in application development or IT management roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position managing teams of solution architects, application architects, and business analysts.

Benefits

Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted

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