Enterprise Architect - SAP

IPEX is a major supplier of integrated thermoplastic piping systems in North America. Our mission is to build a better future by connecting people to water and power.

We currently have an opening for an Enterprise Architect. This role is based out of our office in Montreal, Quebec. This role reports to the Director, IT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a large family of people-oriented professionals, agile-spirited leaders, and entrepreneurs at heart who love to surpass the status quo!

Job Summary

We are seeking a disruptive and strategic Enterprise Architect (EA) -SAP to join our team! You will be joining a great IT environment, where change and respect are embedded in our culture.

The EA is a key position to drive our transition to an SAP ecosystem to integrate and optimize it for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Principal Responsibilities

Deliver Enterprise Architecture artifacts by business capability, both horizontal / functional (ex. Manufacturing, Finance, ) and vertical / cross-functional ones (ex.

Data & BI, Integration, ). For instance :

targets and roadmaps : The strategically defined succession of transitional states leading to the desired end-state (architectural target)).

This includes the associated portfolio management implications in terms of the associated costs, skills, risks and success factors.

• Deliver conceptual solutions (very high level) aligned with architectural targets and roadmaps for pre-projects.
• Collaborate with a diverse set of collaborators to create and manage these artifacts. Ex. IT business partners, solution architects, information architects, infrastructure architects, application resources, business SMEs and Managers, Define workshops strategies, lead workshops, interface with strategic suppliers (actual and potential) and think tanks,
• Present to architectural boards for their consensus
• Assist in developing architectural practices; enterprise architecture, solution architecture, security architecture, infrastructure architecture and information architecture practices
• Present technological briefs (New technology, operational models and other trends) to management. We value innovation, and in that light, proactive exploration of technology and sharing its fruits is encouraged!
• Coach solution architects on their work (solution architectures & technological departments). But this goes further, as we believe enterprise architects should play a pivotal role in the development of solution architects
• Occasionally, assume the responsibilities of a Solution Architect for key projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Education & Certificates

• Familiarity with the TOGAF framework is required, certification is a plus. Familiarity with other architectural frameworks is also an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (ex. Computer sciences or information system management) required. A Master’s degree is an asset.

Technical Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in the field of IT, including experience in large organizations and projects, including a minimum of 5 years in defining architectural targets, roadmaps and solutions for SAP implementations
• Experience presenting architectural artifacts (enterprise and solution) to review boards
• Experience training, coaching, mentoring and influencing IT staff
• Expertise in integrating SAP with non-SAP applications and driving landscape transformation.
• Fully understand end-to-end, multi-functional, and integrated business processes related to SAP modules, including integrations with extended business systems
• Experience in influencing business partners in an enterprise architecture context
• 5+ years of experience in the following business areas : Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Supply chain, Finance, Human Resources and / or BI

COMPETENCIES :

• Think Strategically
• Collaborate, influence, improve & innovate
• Be a visionary & change advocate
• Demonstrate a development mentality

TRAVEL :

May need to occasionally visit other IPEX locations in North America, travelling up to 10% of the time

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]