Head of Enterprise Architecture

Location: Remote (from Canada)

Here's what we do and why we do it

We work to simplify the cloud for IT professionals so they can focus on what really matters, making their customers’ lives better. Find out how we do that here: www.sherweb.com/about/.

Role Summary

The Head of Enterprise Architecture is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the enterprise architecture strategy to ensure alignment between business objectives and technology execution. Reporting to the IT Delivery Director, this role provides architectural leadership across cloud, application, data, integration, security, identity, and cost management domains.

This position includes direct people leadership of architects and plays a critical role in enabling scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology delivery through clear architectural standards and governance.

Here's how you will contribute to the success of the company

Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Governance

• Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards, and target‑state roadmaps
• Ensure architectural alignment across applications, data, cloud platforms, integration, security, identity, and FinOps
• Establish and lead architecture governance forums and design review processes
• Actively participate in and represent Enterprise Architecture in key governance bodies, including Architecture Committees, the Office of the CTO, and AI Governance forums, to ensure architectural alignment with enterprise strategy and emerging initiatives
• Maintain current‑state and future‑state architecture documentation and artifacts

 Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of architects
• Define roles, responsibilities, operating models, and career paths for architecture practice
• Foster a culture of architectural excellence, pragmatism, and delivery enablement
• Ensure architects are effectively embedded within delivery teams

Delivery Enablement & Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner closely with the IT Delivery Director, technology leaders, and business stakeholders
• Support delivery teams by providing clear architectural guardrails without becoming a delivery bottleneck
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology strategy and investment decisions

Transformation & Security Initiatives

• Provide architectural leadership for major initiatives including cloud modernization, data and analytics platforms, Identity and Access Management (IAM), AI enablement, and M&A
• Define and govern enterprise IAM architecture, including authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle, and Zero Trust alignment

 FinOps & Cost Optimization

• Embed FinOps principles into architectural standards and solution designs
• Ensure cost transparency, optimization, and sustainable cloud and platform consumption

 Technology & Vendor Strategy

• Influence technology platform selection and strategic vendor partnerships
• Ensure architectural consistency, security, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Partner with key business, technology, and security stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and guide decisions on technologies to adopt, standardize, retain, or retire, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, risk posture, and long‑term sustainability

 Here's what you need to have and master to get the job

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s degree is an asset)
• 12+ years of experience in enterprise, domain, or solution architecture roles
• Proven experience leading an enterprise architecture function in a complex organization
• Demonstrated people leadership experience managing senior technical professionals
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives
• Full professional proficiency in English and French (spoken and written)

 Technical Expertise

• Enterprise Architecture frameworks and practices
• Cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure)
• Application and integration architecture
• Data, analytics, and AI foundations
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Security architecture and Zero Trust principles
• FinOps and cost-management practices

Benefits of working at Sherweb  

Sherweb is, above all, an environment where the needs of our customers are at the heart of our actions. We are committed to living our values of passion, teamwork and integrity every day.  

A fast-paced work environment that adapts to you  

• A friendly and diverse work culture with inclusion and equality at the heart of our actions 
• State-of-the art technology and tools 
• A results-oriented culture where talent, action, and thinking outside the box are given due recognition 
• Annual salary review based on performance 
• Generous and caring colleagues of various professional and cultural backgrounds 

A flexible total compensation offer  

• A base salary ranging between 112 140$ and 160 200$ yearly 
• Vacation time that considers your previous experience 
• Advanced paid hours to recharge your batteries (holidays and mobile days) 
• Flexible benefits plan that adapts to your needs 
• Flexible savings fund option 
• A monthly home internet allowance 

Considerable growth opportunities  

• A career path with opportunities to learn and grow 
• Proximity to your direct manager and open, honest communication to support your development 
• Multiple initial and on-the-job training opportunities and tools to track your progress and help you scale up in your career 

Last but not least: “Sherweblife” - a rich calendar of activities that allow us to gather virtually and face-to-face throughout the year  

At Sherweb, we believe in pay transparency and fairness. The salary range provided is intended to give an indication of what you might expect for this role. However, we recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills and experiences. As such, the final compensation package will be tailored to reflect the specific qualifications and expertise of the chosen candidate, ensuring that we remain competitive and equitable in our offerings.  

Reasons for the requirement of English: Sherweb has international customers and fluency in English is the only way to ensure proper service delivery to them. The main tasks related to this position require written and oral communication with an English-speaking clientele at all times. 

 

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