Principal Adviser Enterprise Architecture

Rio Tinto • Montreal, QC

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion. Join a leading global company and shape how enterprise architecture operates at scale. Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits. We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how how we work and how we treat each other. About the role: We are looking for a Principal Adviser Enterprise Architecture Governance & Tooling, to lead the evolution of enterprise architecture processes, governance, and tooling across our global Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) function. This is a great opportunity for a highly analytical, process-driven and collaborative professional to drive consistency, efficiency and maturity across architecture practices in a complex, global organisation. This is a full-time role with flexible working arrangements available, and is to be based in either our Brisbane, Perth or Montreal Hub. Reporting to the General Manager Enterprise Architecture and working in a collaborative, global team within the Enterprise Architecture function, you will: Lead the design and continuous improvement of enterprise architecture processes, governance frameworks, and operating models. Establish scalable engagement models between Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Product Groups, and Service Functions. Own and evolve the Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) capability, aligning people, process, data, and technology. Act as Technical Owner for LeanIX, driving adoption, data quality, and continuous platform improvement. Enable integration and alignment across key platforms including ServiceNow, Apptio, SharePoint, and emerging AI capabilities. Produce insights and reporting on application portfolios, lifecycle risks, technical debt, and cost drivers to support executive decision-making. Facilitate governance forums and communities of practice to drive alignment, reuse, and architectural consistency. Build strong relationships with enterprise stakeholders to influence outcomes and improve how architecture supports the business.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise, solution, or business architecture within a large, complex environment
• Strong capability in process improvement, governance, and operating model design
• Experience working with enterprise architecture tooling (e.g. LeanIX, Bizzdesign, Orbus, Enterprise Architect or similar), alongside experience of Work and Workflow Management solutions (including Azure DevOps, Jira or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data to senior stakeholders
• Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate across technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of enterprise architecture processes, governance frameworks, and operating models
• Establish scalable engagement models between Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Product Groups, and Service Functions
• Own and evolve the Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) capability, aligning people, process, data, and technology
• Act as Technical Owner for LeanIX, driving adoption, data quality, and continuous platform improvement
• Enable integration and alignment across key platforms including ServiceNow, Apptio, SharePoint, and emerging AI capabilities
• Produce insights and reporting on application portfolios, lifecycle risks, technical debt, and cost drivers to support executive decision-making
• Facilitate governance forums and communities of practice to drive alignment, reuse, and architectural consistency
• Build strong relationships with enterprise stakeholders to influence outcomes and improve how architecture supports the business

Benefits

• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick & cultural leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed