Principal Manager, Enterprise Architecture

About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and business-focused Principal Manager, Enterprise Architecture to join Magna IT. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, supporting, and implementing our Enterprise Architecture Mandate. As a visionary enterprise-level architect, you and your team will play a critical role in driving our company's IT strategy and aligning it with our business objectives:
Technology Landscape Visibility:

• Identify key areas of our global technology landscape and ensure accurate, up to date pan-Magna data in our EA tool (LeanIX)
• Use this data to facilitate discussions and decisions on technology retirement, standardization, and project planning.
• Serve as the "go-to" team for questions about our global technology landscape, pros/cons, and future state possibilities.

Business Capability Model (BCM):

• Maintain Magna's BCM with subject matter experts through regular reviews and updates.
• Reflect this model in LeanIX and use it as a context for analysis.

Enterprise Architecture Governance:

• Advocate for appropriate standards and facilitate their creation, publishing, and maintenance.
• Maintain agreed Architecture Principles, Sourcing Strategy, and Reference Architectures related to IT capabilities and technologies.
• Maintain an EA Engagement Model guiding our activities.
• Facilitate and chair the ARB as the key governance body.

Architecture Community:

• Build and maintain an Architecture Community of those involved in EA work across Magna, working towards a unified vision of an optimal future state.
• Leverage this community to support global initiatives.

Initiative Support:

• Participate in and help facilitate structured processes for impactful platform decisions, considering current state, market positioning, and integration with the current IT ecosystem.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver on EA Mandate: Ensure the EA function meets its outlined mandate and adapt it to evolving business requirements.
• Team Management: Build, develop, and manage Magna IT's Enterprise Architecture team, ensuring the right skills and resources are focused on key priorities.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the portfolio and pipeline of EA engagements, ensuring expectations are met.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work collaboratively with a broad range of IT and Business stakeholders, to ensure EA adds value and is integrated into Magna's technology activities.
• Visionary Leadership: Fully own the EA function, envision its future direction, and lead the team towards that vision.

Who we are looking for

• Strong narrative abilities to understand the audience, subject matter and desired outcome and put this into a compelling, understandable and flowing narrative
• Effective collaboration with diverse partners and stakeholders, to foster productive working relationships.
• Effective organizational and project management skills
• Understand business models & ability to apply them effectively.
• High-level understanding of the key constituent pieces of a technology landscape and how they fit together.
• Ability to see things holistically: how technology and context (financial; historical; political) fit together into a unified whole.

Your preferred qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in an enterprise architecture capacity
• Previous Magna experience is an asset.

What we offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Site Benefits
A detailed overview of our benefits will be provided during the recruitment process.
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