Head of Enterprise Architecture

Sherweb

78d•Remote

About The Position

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/. 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.

Requirements

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)
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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is an asset

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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