Enterprise Architect - Calgary

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

Pursuant to the Government of Canada’s mandate that all federally regulated employers require their employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CP requires all prospective employees to confirm their vaccination status as part of the hiring process and as a condition of continued employment.

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Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

As an Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for working with other enterprise architects to develop core Enterprise Architecture artefacts, Enterprise Architecture strategies, emerging technology architectures for modern business applications, and value analysis resulted from Enterprise Architecture changes. The individual will be responsible for working with business and IS stakeholders to produce and govern Enterprise Architectures as a part of CP Enterprise Architecture team.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Enterprise Architecture and Innovation you will be a key participant focusing on enterprise capabilities that encompass SAP ERP system functionality. You will demonstrate functional and technical expertise in ERP domains including Finance domain. You will identify gaps between current and best practices, build strong and trusting relationships, and serve as a thought leader for the application of SAP ERP core modules.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Analyze key business problems to identify value areas and structure and implement complex technology solutions based around SAP solutions;
• Deliver advisory services in support of technology-enabled business change;
• Process Mapping & Facilitation – develop an integrated business architecture through process flow mapping, key measures, and process optimization opportunities;
• Roadmap development – work with senior business leaders and Enterprise/Solution Architects to identify, elaborate and plan future transformation programs and initiatives. Fit these plans into our corporate transformation roadmap;
• Roadmap program delivery – lead innovation and manage change to ensure that strategic programs, solution enhancements realize their value;
• Build and maintain partnerships within the business and IS teams, earn trust, build credibility and thereby forming strong relationships with the stakeholders;
• Lead discussions across the organization to optimize/influence decision making, and drive value;
• Demonstrate leadership competencies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or Technology;
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Information Technology consulting or architect roles;
• Hands on experience and working knowledge in IT Strategy or Enterprise Architecture development;
• Experience in Business Transformation, SAP ERP modules;
• Ability to quantify values of technology investments — both financial and nonfinancial;
• Demonstrated ability to assess emerging technology solutions that deliver business results;
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to articulate concepts of new technology solutions for projects;
• Ability to work with business and technology stakeholders to take full advantage of innovative ideas from emerging technologies;
• Understanding of the technology and how it affects the finance function; trends associated with the technology; understanding of the value propositions of adopting new technologies;
• Experience using Design Thinking methodologies to generate innovation is an asset;
• Highly effective communicator, confident, passionate, clear, respectfully assertive and inspiring;
• Displays emotional intelligence; demonstrates self-awareness and remains calm under pressure; expresses confidences in ability to succeed; keeps an optimistic attitude even when things are not going well;
• Effective relationship builder.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CP is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").