Business Architect

Job ID# 3215
Job Title: Business Architect

Job Level: IT D2
Date Posted: March 20, 2025
Closing Date: April 6, 2025
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting our province’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy family, we are part of a global group of companies delivering sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. Our exceptional customer service, commitment to the environment, and world-class safety record makes us a leader in our industry.

Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta’s energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink’s transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.

We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, work life balance and opportunities to contribute to your community.  Join our team! 

Job Description:

Business Architecture is valuable because it explains an organization's business processes, goals, and strategies. With a well-defined business architecture, organizations can identify inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. This, in turn, enables them to streamline their operations, reduce costs, increase profits, and stay competitive. A business architect is a strategic, senior role responsible for business transformation and overseeing critical deliverables; such as business capabilities and capability models, and value streams.

Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Architecture, the Business Architect will create roadmaps, set standards, and ensure the alignment of IT processes, projects, and solutions with organizational strategies and objectives. The Business Architect will collaborate with stakeholders across AltaLink to understand business needs, manage IT related risks to the business, and ensure the efficient use of resources including the planning and management of technology debt. Their work will be crucial in enhancing organizational agility, improving performance, and supporting digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities also include operating and business model analysis, synergizing with other business entities, developing capability maps and other artifacts, and assisting in the technology enablement of core capabilities and value streams.

The Business Architect will provide valuable expertise by participating in multiple organizational programs and activities in various roles, which include, but are not limited to the following:

• Cross-program, and cross-project Architecture strategies, opportunities, and problem resolution
• Complex development projects;
• Ensuring key business unit capabilities and the “voice of the customer” is considered and addressed through strategy, planning and development activities;
• Consulting in business process analysis and design, and service delivery, particularly with respect to the use of information, trends, and directions; and
• Auditing projects to ensure conformance and compliance of projects and programs with Architectural guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing, analyzing and designing business capability and process roadmaps while ensuring they align with overall information technology strategies.
• Design, implementation, and execution of the processes for the definition, maintenance, and conformance management of the Business Architecture.
• Updating and maintaining Business Architecture deliverables for AltaLink.
• Creation of business architecture models that reflect the organization's strategies and goals.
• Establishing and facilitating relationships with business stakeholders
• Lead architectural review and resolution of inter-program and inter-project issues.
• Facilitate Architectural Review Boards and architecture governance processes.
• Work across the Planning and Architecture team and other key stakeholders within AltaLink to create Enterprise Architecture deliverables.
• Mentoring and coaching on the appropriate use and application of Business Architecture methodologies.
• Champion and lead organizational change management practices related to the migration and maturity of enterprise architecture practices at AltaLink with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Research, assess and recommend new planning and architecture approaches for potential use within AltaLink.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in the field of Computer Science, Business Administration or Information Technology. Additional relevant certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Business Architect (CBA), Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA), or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) are an asset;
• 15 years of progressive IT industry experience;
• 6+ years of experience in a Business Architect, Enterprise Architect or senior Business Analyst position;
• Business experience outside of an IT Organization is an asset;
• Utility industry experience is an asset;
• Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities;
• Proven track record in creating cohesive, thoughtful and meaningful technology roadmaps and plans 5-10 years in the future;
• Demonstrated ability to link execution to strategy;
• Proven ability to understand the business, its products, services, and general landscape and translate this understanding into information technology and security architectural roadmaps;
• Proven customer service approach in an IT environment;
• Excellent technical, analytical, and project management skills;
• Strong process and governance experience;
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to influence, lead and support teams and effectively present complex ideas to executive level leadership; 
• Experience in modeling and graphical representations;
• Experience working directly with the business or as part of non-IT business unit; and
• Understanding of technologies and concepts, including but not limited to, software development, databases, cloud, big data, business intelligence, and AI;
• Proven track record of good attendance and job performance.

Notes:

Internal candidates can submit their resume internally via https://referrals.workable.com/altalink/jobs/

External candidates can submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings (workable.com).

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process.  Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests.  Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

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At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

For eligible positions AltaLink offers optional hybrid work that provides flexibility between working from home and the office.

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Spending Accounts
• Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
• Group Life Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule for Eligible Roles
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Club
• Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym
• Wellness Programs