Senior Principal Architect, Enterprise Architecture

Requisition

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high‑performing culture.

The Enterprise Architecture team is pivotal in defining the technological and structural direction of the organization. Their mandate includes designing, developing, governing, and driving the global technology strategy for the Bank.

This role offers significant exposure, working closely with senior executives, business line leaders, and a diverse array of stakeholders. Responsibilities include assessing current capabilities and developing technology strategies that align with the company’s business goals, ensuring IT systems and infrastructure deliver value and drive innovation. Additionally, the Senior Principal Architect will lead the execution of key initiatives, collaborating closely with technology teams to bring the strategy to fruition.

• Work with senior leadership, business partners and other technology stakeholders to develop vision, strategy and focus areas for transformation.
• Work with technology teams to understand current state gaps, future state capabilities needed and industry landscape.
• Lead the prioritization and development of implementation roadmaps to address gaps and ensure solutions are in line with enterprise vision.
• Lead one or more large‑scale technology initiatives from inception to execution working with technology teams across the Bank.
• Work with teams to develop viable business cases focusing on moving towards target state technology architecture and capabilities.
• Lead project work streams, including leading problem‑solving sessions, workshops and interviews with cross‑functional and business line working team members and subject matter experts.
• Provide guidance to project delivery teams to develop integrated project plans including adequate work breakdown structure, key inter‑dependencies, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Present and communicate with our CTO, engineering heads and other senior leaders on an ongoing basis to gather feedback, report progress and solve issues.
• Work closely with technical teams and SMEs to ensure technology initiatives are delivered on time, within budget forecasts and deliver value identified at inception.
• Work closely with non‑technology teams including business lines, HR, Finance and Risk to ensure technology initiatives are meeting business needs and are integrated within the bank effectively.
• Lead and coach a high‑performing team of individuals.
• Direct, motivate and develop the team, to ensure maximum contributions from each member and consider their professional growth.
• Share knowledge and collaborate with others within the team and with other teams across the Bank to ensure effective delivery of projects.

• 5‑7 years of experience in management consulting or corporate strategy or technology/architecture leadership is preferred.
• Focus on technology consulting in the banking domain is an asset.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast‑paced, challenging, and dynamic business environment.
• Superior interpersonal skills, leadership, and influential capabilities.
• Self‑motivated; work both independently and collaboratively with multi‑functional teams, as both a leader and member.
• Prior experience and deep knowledge within the technology domain is a must (e.g., IT & Digital strategy, operating model, enterprise architecture, complex technology delivery, IT innovation).
• Good knowledge of the specific technology challenges relevant to Banking industry (e.g., retail banking platforms, customer platforms) with a sound understanding of current banking business trends and their implications for technology.
• Exceptional planning and analytical skills, ability to discern research information, data and focus on the critical business issues.
• Highly developed relationship management skills to effectively manage relationships across the Bank, partners, and external vendors.
• Exceptional presentation and written communication skills.
• Proven track record delivering innovative solutions from concept to change management.
• Undergraduate degree in business or engineering; graduate business degree/MBA is a strong asset.
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