Manager, Solutions Architect

at  Langara College

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Our employees exemplify Langara’s values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.
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Job Title:
Manager, Solutions Architect
Employee Group:
Administrator
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Start Date:
Monday, February 10 2025
End Date (if applicable):
Friday, January 23 2026
Job Description:
The Manager, Solutions Architecture plays a key role in the delivery of the College’s digital solutions for administrative and academic needs. In collaboration with the Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture, the Manager is responsible for executing the department’s vision and strategy. The Manager is responsible for the development and management of all related Enterprise Architecture (EA) artifacts to support the Solutions Architecture practice. The Solutions Architecture function is responsible for understanding the College’s business and academic stakeholders’ needs in support of the College’s operational objectives, strategic goals and initiatives. The Manager determines how best to support those needs leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructure to create a cohesive, integrated, and enriched experience for students, staff, and faculty. The Manager, Solutions Architecture leads and oversees the development and maintenance of digital solutions within the solutions framework that will leverage current investments in technology and consider industry trends and best practices. The Manager collaborates with various College academic, business, functional, operational, and technical stakeholders.
Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration or relevant discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a management or leadership role in complex enterprise-wide projects, or strategic and operational reviews within a major public or private sector organization.
• Solutions Architecture Certification preferred, such as:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Open Group Certified Architect
• Workday certification (an asset).
• Experience in Workday (or cloud-based ERP) implementations.
• Experience with Integration and Data Platforms.
• Knowledge of Organizational Change Management principles, methodologies and tools.
• Awareness and understanding of Enterprise Architecture concepts and methodologies such as TOGAF.
• Higher Education or Public Sector experience is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Able to multi-task and deliver multiple assignments in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Superior interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to relate and interact effectively with both technical resources and line-of-business resources
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in meeting deadlines and working with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to perform complex work with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and methods.
• Ability to write technical and user support documentation and training materials.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance to established policies, practices and standards.

Leadership Competencies:

• Collegiality – value and demonstrate inclusivity, openness, civility and respect
• Problem-solving and decision making – consider a wide range of information and perspectives to solve problems and make reasoned decisions; demonstrate comfort with uncertainty and ambiguous conditions
• Organizational awareness – understand and appreciate an organization’s internal culture and operating practices as well as the political and business climate in which the organization operates
• Innovation – welcome, generate, and implement new ideas and solutions that help to achieve an organization’s strategic goals
• Student focus – making decisions with the students in mind, focusing on providing the best possible experience for the students.
• Integrity – act with openness, honesty and respect to build and maintain an environment of trust
• Accountability – instill accountability and ensure consistency and quality of project outcomes.
• Professional maturity – demonstrate courage to take on issues and make tough decisions while managing self with aplomb and emotional maturity
• Business awareness – consider and understand the financial, operational and human perspective and the impact of decisions
• Visioning and strategic thinking - energize people around the vision and keep the bigger picture in mind
• Team leadership – create team spirit and help direct individuals toward achieving team and organizational goals. Inspires others to do their best, develop professionally and contribute to the success of the leadership team
• Relationship management – build and maintain a crucial network of contacts internally and externally.
• Communication – use the power of personal interaction and language to influence, inspire and lead others effectively
• Results-driven – a goal-oriented individual who thrives on achieving outcomes through consultative and collaborative methods.

Why Join Langara?
At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honoring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.
* Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual *

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
• Course/program tuition reimbursements
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

To obtain the full job description, please
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our recruitment team.
Salary Range:
$50.63 - $74.25 per hour
Pay Grade:
Admin Paygrade 11
Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat (PSEC).
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35
Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.
Closing Date:
Thursday, February 6 2025
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please
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Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.
Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce

Please refer the Job description for details