IT Architect III

Must be able to speak French and English fluently *Required Hybrid in St-Laurent Quebec, CANADA Contract role for a client (name disclosed during interview) 40 hours a week Enterprise Transformation Architect – ERP & Business Modernization What the Role Is Client is executing a significant ERP and business transformation across Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Corporate functions. We are seeking a senior architect who can bridge business objectives, operational requirements, and technology decisions into a cohesive enterprise vision. This is a hands-on, outcome-oriented role that combines elements of enterprise architecture, business architecture, solution strategy, and transformation leadership. What You Will Own Create a clear picture of how business processes, applications, data, and operating models come together to support Finance and Manufacturing transformation. Translate ERP design decisions into business impacts. Help business leaders understand why certain decisions matter, what capabilities are being enabled, what organizational impacts should be expected, and where opportunities for standardization exist. Work closely with ERP Product Manager, ERP Delivery Lead, Business SMEs, Solution Architects, Integration Architects, and Change Management teams to ensure transformation decisions are aligned and support the broader enterprise vision. Prepare clear and concise presentations for senior leadership. Translate complex technical discussions into messages suitable for CIO, Executive Management Committee, CEO briefings, and Steering Committees. Develop practical views of business capabilities, business processes, operating models, application landscape, data flows, and system interactions. What We Are Looking For Has deep experience with ERP-enabled business transformation. Understands Finance and Manufacturing business processes. Can converse comfortably with technical architects and business leaders. Has developed enterprise roadmaps and transformation strategies. Is highly analytical but pragmatic. Enjoys turning ambiguity into clarity. Can challenge assumptions while building consensus. Produces executive-quality presentations and recommendations. Requirements Bilingual in French and English 12–15+ years in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, ERP Transformation, Technology Consulting, or Business Transformation. Experience supporting global ERP initiatives. Experience working in Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Operations environments. Strong understanding of enterprise applications, integrations, data, and reporting. Experience with Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, or comparable ERP platforms. Skills Matrix - Top Must Have Skills Bilingualism Business & Technology Integration Executive Communication & Influence ERP Transformation & Enterprise Design Skills Matrix - Top Nice to Have Skills Global ERP Transformation Experience Oracle/SAP ERP Expertise Executive Storytelling & Board-Level Presentation Skills