Position: Bilingual Senior Manager, Solution Architecture (Montreal )
Job Requisition : 11031
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Position Type: Hybrid
Office
Location:
Ottawa (ON);
Montreal (QC)
Travel Requirement: Limited
Language Designation: Bilingual
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC
Security Requirement: Secret
About CMHC
The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.
At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration , connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility , in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust , where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.
Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.
What’s in it for you
We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:
Annual paid vacation.Annual individual performance incentive.Defined benefit pension plan.Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.An inclusive workplace culture and environment.About the role
Join the Enterprise Architecture team in the Senior Manager, Solution Architecture position. You will lead a team of Architects in the development and delivery of strategic projects across the organization, ensuring compliance with the Enterprise Architecture process and CMHC’s architecture framework. This role is pivotal in aligning architectural solutions with business goals, enhancing innovation, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
What you’ll do:
Develop, coach, and lead specialized technical staff to ensure a coordinated architectural approach.Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.Ensure portfolio alignment through strategic direction and operating models, identify dependencies, and prioritize initiatives.Resolve issues and conflicting architectural objectives across application, data, system, and business viewpoints.Provide expert advice on technologies and evolving IT policies, standards, and guidelines.Develop reports, dashboards, and communication tools to track IT progress and overall performance.Communicate the enterprise's vision and strategies related to architectural matters.Evolve the architecture framework, program mandate, and governance structure for CMHC.What you should have:
A bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, or other related areas. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in IT with at least five (5) years of Architecture experience in a large and complex organization and three (3) years of supervisory experience.Proven experience in designing and implementing solutions in cloud environments and utilizing modern architectures patterns (API implementations and cloud services).A strong knowledge of the architecture practices specifically in Solution Architecture.A knowledge of infrastructure architecture on cloud (MS Azure ).A strong knowledge of governance frameworks and performance measures.A good understanding of architecture tools and frameworks.Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills in both official languages (English and French), including the ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles as well as communicating messages at multiple levels in the organization.It would be great if you also had:
Insurance/Financial Institution experience.IT EA-related training ertifications related to EA domains of business, data, applications, technology and security.Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.
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