Enterprise Architect

Overview

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. 

 

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 35 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers. 

Responsibilities

Job Description 

As Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and direction to our IT organization in support of the company's IT asset landscape including the assessment, acquisition, and rationalization of new and existing business technology solutions. You will ensure that our IT infrastructure and technology platforms are optimized to support business processes and enterprise goals through effective governance and strategic planning. You will play a key role in onboarding new platforms and systems, integrating information and applications, and setting the overall direction of the IT organization in alignment with IT leadership and business objectives. In collaboration with the broader organization, you will recommend, develop, and maintain Enterprise Architecture models, standards, and technology services to drive our business forward. This will include development and ownership of a roadmap to minimize technical debt as the organization scales.

Key Accountabilities

 

Role accountabilities include:

• Develop and implement a standard Enterprise Architecture framework for the company utilizing common frameworks such as The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), the Zachman Framework, and the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF).
• Create and implement standards, controls, and policies for technology introduction processes, and data to facilitate daily operational alignment between business units and technology leads.
• Maintain and leverage an IT asset management database within ServiceNow to provide a complete picture of the company's IT software and hardware resources including costs and overall health, with regular reporting of key architectural insights to management. Ensure the system is optimized and kept current to generate automated reporting of key information regarding the company's architecture landscape.
• Provide rationalization of applications, integrations, tech stacks/platforms to reduce/minimize existing and future technical debt through creation and tracking of KPI's including but not limited to: Number of applications per capability, IT cost per capability, etc. and other means of rationalization in consideration of the company's strategic objectives.
• Partner with application owners and data architects to align on multi-year technology needs and direction, as well as aligning solutions to immediate business needs, ensuring the right technologies and solutions are built for scale.
• Leverage accumulated information and insights to design and own a living roadmap for the company's IT asset strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives. Utilize effective visualization techniques and other means to support conclusions and accelerate timely action on the roadmap.
• Upon business requests for new functionality, provide guidance on innovative, cost effective and efficient system architecture and solution designs, leveraging conceptualization techniques and POCs as needed to help drive decision-making.
• Establish a review process and approval authority for new technology solutions and proposed changes to existing architecture in consideration of best practices & standards, and enterprise business and IT asset management objectives.
• Provide leadership for technology innovation on behalf of the IT organization and larger company. Assess market trends and recommend new technologies and features that once implemented can provide the company with a competitive advantage.
• Manage business partner relationships and set appropriate expectations with leaders and stakeholders as it relates to technology needs.

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or related field (Master's degree preferred or equivalent years of experience).
• 8+ years working experience in software systems or architecture development and delivery with demonstrable experience in innovation and emerging technologies.
• Experience with Oracle, Microsoft and Salesforce suite of products highly preferred.
• Knowledge of common Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), the Zachman Framework, and the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) required. Certification a plus.
• Prior hands-on working and/or implementation experience with ServiceNow CMDB and software/hardware asset management modules or similar architecture repository/tool required.
• Experience building models and graphical representations and abstractions. Actual experience developing and building models based on enterprise framework.
• Expertise in a broad range of technologies desired, including but not limited to: AI/ML, SOA/Microservices, Cloud Architectures - Azure required, Automation, ERP (such as Oracle, Microsoft), CRM (such as Salesforce), Project and work management tools (such as Azure DevOps, Monday.com, ServiceNow), Construction management software (such as Primavera) Data management, Databases, Data Lakes, and Data Warehouses, Modern integration methods (API Gateway/Web Services, Messaging & RESTful architectures), Energy Trading Risk Management and Bid-to-Bill systems (such as Allegro, OATI), RPA, Business Process Mapping and Mining tools.
• At least 10 years of cross-departmental working business experience, with demonstrated ability to successfully engage, empathize and connect with a wide variety of business owners and stakeholders to effectively drive business/technology alignment and progress of initiatives.
• Demonstrated problem solving and communication abilities, including:
  • Translating requirements and facilitating communications between business partners, technical and non-technical team members, both verbally and visually.
  • Good judgement, ability to quickly get to the underlying root cause of problems or issues.
  • Communicating project status and complex subject matter to directors, vice presidents, C-level executives, and board members as needed to provide insight into the current state of the business or project, and as required, inspire the envisioned end state.
  • Experience in leading change initiatives through process- and metrics-based leadership.
  • Managing and engaging on multiple, complex projects with competing needs and resource requirements.
  • Ability to rationalize and recommend optimal combination(s) of technology applications and architecture based on enterprise business needs, efficiency and long-range cost effectiveness.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical ideas in business-friendly language.
• Established technical and functional proficiency in a variety of business applications, including but not limited to:
  • MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) - Proficiency in VBA and Excel formulas preferred.
  • Visio, or other process mapping software.
  • Content Management Solutions including SharePoint (as user and/or site administrator) and other document management systems.
  • Low-Code/No Code, Integration and Automation Solutions including Power Apps, Power Automate and/or Logic Apps, Postman, and Leapwork.
  • Administrative applications including Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Monday.com
  • Business Intelligence Software including Power BI or Tableau
• 5-10 years of experience managing direct reports or consultants highly desired.
• Multi-cultural and multi-regional experience is highly preferred.
• Renewable energy industry experience is desirable.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. up to 10-20% of time is desirable.

 

The expected starting pay range for this role is $137,000 - $186,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern's compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-AN1 #LI-Hybrid

 

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