Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Manager, Technology Architecture on a permanent basis on our Innovation team.
This position is a remote opportunity and can be based across Canada.
Join our team as the Senior Manager of Technology Architecture and lead the charge in shaping our organization's technology future. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee a team of Technology Architects, driving innovation across cloud, infrastructure, and security, while simplifying systems and accelerating solution delivery. If you're a visionary leader with a passion for technology strategy and a knack for solving complex problems, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
What you’ll do:
- Define and enforce technology standards to ensure consistency, scalability, and security across the organization, aligning with industry best practices and simplifying the environment.
- Lead and mentor a team of Technology Architects, fostering collaboration and guiding them in developing and implementing standards across cloud, infrastructure, and security domains.
- Create and maintain a strategic technology roadmap that aligns with long-term organizational goals, incorporating industry trends and driving efficient, scalable solutions.
- Ensure compliance and quality assurance by enforcing standards, conducting audits, and resolving issues to maintain high-quality, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and stay current on emerging trends, providing strategic advice and identifying innovative technologies to enhance operational efficiency and business outcomes.
Who you’ll work with :
The Team: You will work closely with IT teams across the organization, receiving guidance from the Director, Architecture and the AVP, Transformation and will have direct reports that consist of Solution and Technology Architects. This team strives to cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration and consistency.
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Information Technology and:
- Have 8+ years of related, progressively responsible experience in technology domains in two or more areas:
- IaaS, PaaS, SaaS Development and Deployment : Hands-on experience in coding, designing, or deploying IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS applications, ideally with expertise in managing multi-tenant environments.
- APIs and Integration : Strong understanding of API design, integration patterns, and middleware solutions (e.g., API gateways, ESB, or serverless architectures).
- Security and Compliance : Knowledgeable in cybersecurity best practices, with experience implementing security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO) and handling data privacy and regulatory compliance.
- Architecture Frameworks : Familiarity with established frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman to provide structure and consistency in architecture governance.
- Enterprise Applications : Hands-on experience with FCL enterprise systems (JDE, Oracle HCM, Salesforce, Service Now, Blue Yonder’s product suite, and NCR’s POS systems) and knowledge of architecting and integrating them within a broader technology ecosystem.
- RPA, AI and Machine Learning : Experience integrating RPA, AI/ML capabilities into applications to enhance solution performance.
- Have 3 – 5 years’ experience in leading or developing the Enterprise Architects or an Enterprise Architecture practice.
- Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have developed, monitored, enforced technology, integration, or security focused standards in an organization.
- Have a post secondary degree/diploma in Information Management, Computer Science or related field. (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)
- TOGAF Certification, AWS Architect Certification and Azure Architect Certification are considered an asset.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs .
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 15 th , 2024.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP
As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.