Senior Expert, Enterprise Architect
At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!
Job Summary
The Senior Expert, Enterprise Architect is responsible for leading the development, communication, and maintenance of the organization's technology strategy and architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The role is accountable for setting architectural standards, guiding the creation of scalable and innovative solutions, collaborating across teams to address gaps and handling risks, as well as providing oversight to ensure that technology investments and implementations support the enterprise's long-term vision. Moreover, the role advises new technologies and drives continuous improvement in architectural practices across all domains.
Main Responsibilities
• Develop and lead technology strategy aligned with business goals
• Support executive decision-making through strategic input, making recommendations that influence the Information and Technology (I&T) strategy, integrated roadmap and investments
• Advise, validate and maintain the overall I&T architecture vision, roadmaps and landscape, guiding architecture decisions across I&T
• Influence CN's technology direction by engaging with internal stakeholders, industry professionals, and vendors
• Create and update reference architectures, standards, guidelines, capabilities, and models
• Identify and bridge gaps between business needs and enterprise architecture
• Implement effective architecture processes for large-scale systems
• Monitor disruptive trends and advise on technology, product and capability selections
• Oversee solution development ensuring its alignment with enterprise architecture
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• Document technology portfolio and recommend improvements
• Oversee technology lifecycle, health, risk, and renewal planning
• Foster architectural oversight using principles, policies and guardrails
• Lead the organization to shape, plan and review solutions
• Handle architectural risks and guide innovation implementation
• Collaborate with senior leadership teams to identify and highlight innovation
• Support initiative prioritization and portfolio roadmap development
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.
Requirements
Experience
Information and Technology
• Minimum 15 years of experience in I&T or in a technology roles with a minimum of 5 years in similar role
• Experience with application lifecycle management
• Experience with platform-based architecture
• Experience with business and technology architecture modelling
• Experience with I&T transformational initiatives
• Experience in program and project scoping and planning
• Experience handling contractual agreements and procurement
• Experience in product and service management
• Experience in the transportation or rail industry
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certifications
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
• Applies critical thinking
• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
• Communicates with impact
• Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
• Innovates
• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Identifies potential safety and security risks
• Collaborates with others and shares information
Technical Skills/Knowledge
• Proficient in Confluence, including tagging, diagrams, and content management, Visio for diagram creation and Sparx or similar tools for handling Architecture Landscape
• Broad understanding of application, cloud, data, network, security, and operational technology architecture domains, with extensive knowledge of at least one domain
• Knowledge of cloud-based delivery models
• Proficient in architecture frameworks, methodology, tools, strategy design, and systems thinking
• Familiar with Agile methodologies, Lean Portfolio Management, and technology governance
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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