Some organizations look for an architect to evolve what already exists. We're looking for ours to build what comes next.
Why this role is different
This role goes far beyond maintaining an existing architecture. You will join us at a time when much remains to be built, structured, and defined. You will have the opportunity to help establish the very foundations of enterprise architecture and directly influence how business, operations, and technology evolve together.
The scope of this role will also allow you to:
Build rather than maintain, by helping create an architecture framework designed to evolve alongside the organization;
Make a real impact, by working directly with decision-makers and the teams shaping the organization's future;
Work at the heart of a multidimensional transformation, involving processes, technologies, data, and governance;
See the tangible impact of your work, from strategic planning through to its implementation in transformation initiatives;
Take on a unique professional challenge, given its scope, complexity, and the opportunity to help build something lasting.
We are looking for an Enterprise Architect who is passionate about organizational transformation and skilled at bridging the gap between business, operations, and technology.
Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, you will support teams in understanding the current environment, documenting organizational assets, and defining target architectures that will help achieve the organization's strategic objectives.
Beyond your responsibilities as an architect, you will act as an ambassador for enterprise architecture, encouraging the adoption of architectural practices, methodologies, and governance mechanisms among all stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
Current-State Architecture (As-Is)
Support business, operational, and technology teams in documenting the organization's current environment.
Map business capabilities, processes, applications, data, technologies, and governance mechanisms.
Maintain a comprehensive and consistent architecture repository.
Identify redundancies, gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Develop architectural views tailored to different audiences.
Target-State Architecture (To-Be)
Define target architectures aligned with strategic objectives.
Conduct gap analyses between the current and future states.
Develop practical and achievable transformation roadmaps.
Contribute to prioritizing initiatives based on business value, risks, and dependencies.
Ensure alignment between projects and architectural directions.
Governance and Decision-Making
Participate in architecture committees and governance processes.
Assess projects, initiatives, and acquisitions from an architectural perspective.
Provide recommendations to ensure alignment between strategy, operations, and technology.
Contribute to the evolution of architectural methodologies, standards, principles, and models.
Ensure traceability of architectural decisions.
Advocacy and Change Management
Promote the value of enterprise architecture among managers and teams.
Facilitate discovery, analysis, and design workshops.
Train and support process, application, and data owners.
Develop clear, accessible content tailored to different audiences.
Foster an environment that encourages the adoption of architecture and governance practices.
Experience
7 to 15 years of relevant experience.
Experience in enterprise architecture, business architecture, or organizational transformation.
Experience documenting complex, multidisciplinary environments.
Experience defining target architectures and transformation roadmaps.
Experience working with executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
Skills
Strong ability to quickly understand business challenges.
Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
Strong facilitation skills for collaborative workshops.
Ability to synthesize information and communicate effectively with executive audiences.
Strong results-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to influence without formal authority.
Desired Knowledge
Enterprise architecture (TOGAF or equivalent).
Business architecture.
Business capability modeling.
Process mapping.
Governance, risk management, and compliance.
Application, data, and technology architecture.
Tools such as HOPEX, LeanIX, Bizzdesign, or equivalent platforms.
Personal Qualities
Curious and analytical.
Diplomatic and collaborative.
Excellent communicator.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity.
Able to challenge the status quo with tact.
Able to bring teams together around a shared vision.
AGA welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request to candidates throughout all stages of the selection process.
