Senior Divisional Architect, Transportation

Senior Divisional Architect

The Senior Divisional Architect will apply enterprise and domain architectures within the Transportation division by owning divisional roadmaps, sequencing initiatives, and ensuring consistent, compliant implementation of approved patterns. This position requires full-time on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Divisional Architecture Execution: Lead divisional architecture roadmaps aligned to business, domain, and enterprise strategy.
• Business Alignment & Capability Planning: Turn business strategy into architecture priorities and investment direction.
• Pattern Application Governance: Ensure approved enterprise and domain patterns are applied consistently.
• Divisional Decision Authority: Serve as the division's architecture decision authority within approved standards.
• Solution Oversight & Assurance: Guide solution design to ensure alignment with enterprise and divisional architecture.
• Platform, Integration & Portfolio Optimization: Optimize platforms, integration, and the portfolio to reduce cost and complexity.
• Enterprise Alignment & Reuse: Promote reuse of shared capabilities, solutions, and standards across divisions.
• Exception Management: Identify and escalate architecture exceptions that affect standards or cross-divisional needs.
• Divisional Enablement: Coach teams on architecture direction, patterns, and delivery expectations.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Degree in Computer Science or related post-secondary education
• Master of Business Administration
• TOGAF Certification
• High level of understanding of BAIT architecture
• Strong communication skills to be able to "Tell the Story"
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Strategic Thinking

About the Team

The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core. We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success. These centering values – some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily. Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.

With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter. JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses and industries. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and "getting it done"!

We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10504
• Job Category IT, Telecom & Internet
• Posting Date 06/12/2026, 06:35 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 300 Union Street, Saint John, NB, E2L 4M3, CA