Director, Enterprise Architecture
Job in
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Listing for:
Cooke Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director, Enterprise Architecture & Applications
Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.
Cooke continues to advance its digital strategy through strong enterprise architecture, disciplined governance, and business-aligned application platforms. As Director, Enterprise Architecture & Applications, you play a critical leadership role in shaping how technology enables business capabilities, drives value realization, and supports scalable growth across the enterprise.
The Role
As Director, Enterprise Architecture & Applications, you provide enterprise-wide architectural leadership and strategic direction across application architecture, solution design, and enterprise architecture practices. You own the enterprise architecture and applications strategy, guide long-term roadmaps, and ensure alignment between business priorities, digital investments, and technology platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Lead application rationalization efforts to reduce complexity, risk, and cost across decentralized environments.Establish and evolve global architecture and application standards while balancing regional and functional needs.Own the Enterprise Architecture and Applications strategy and roadmap aligned to Cooke’s digital strategy.Define enterprise reference architectures, standards, and solution patterns across business domains.Provide executive leadership for application and solution architecture, ensuring consistency and scalability.Chair or significantly influence architecture governance forums, including the Architecture Review Board (ARB).Align technology investments with enterprise goals, value realization, and risk stewardship.Drive enterprise capability maturity and measurable business outcomes.Mentor senior architects and develop leadership succession within the architecture practice.What Success Looks Like
Enterprise architecture provides clear direction without slowing delivery.Applications and solutions align to business capabilities and long-term strategy.Architecture governance is pragmatic, trusted, and outcome-focused.Measurable improvements in capability maturity and value realization are achieved.Core Skills & Competencies
Enterprise and solution architecture leadershipStrategic roadmap and portfolio alignmentArchitecture governance and executive facilitationBusiness capability modeling and value realizationExecutive communication and influenceBehaviors That Drive Success
Adaptability – Leads architectural and digital change across the enterprise.Business Acumen – Translates technology strategy into measurable business value.Collaboration & Synergy – Builds alignment across IT, business, and partners.Decisiveness – Makes strategic decisions in complex, ambiguous environments.Digital Acumen – Shapes digital strategy and adoption of emerging technologies.Growth Mindset – Develops talent and advances organizational learning.Outcome Driven – Focuses on value realization, not activity.Political Savviness – Navigates enterprise dynamics with integrity.Risk Taking – Balances innovation, resilience, and accountability.Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related discipline (MBA or advanced degree preferred).10+ years of experience in IT or enterprise leadership roles with multi-team or cross-functional oversight.Demonstrated leadership in enterprise or solution architecture and digital transformation.Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Archi Mate).Strong experience operating in executive governance and portfolio environments.Join our team and enjoy the benefits of full-time year-round employment with competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career growth.
Benefits Package:
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ealth Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.Support…
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