About this role
Job Title: Enterprise Platform Systems Architect Job Location: 100% - Canada Job Type: T4 Contract Experience: 8+ Years Rate: CAD 80 - 88 per hour Role Summary: NearSource is seeking an experienced Enterprise Platform Systems Architect to lead the assessment, design, and evolution of enterprise systems, tooling, and operating models for a Fortune 500 client. This role will drive the transformation of cross-functional collaboration, information management, workflow optimization, and platform delivery by creating a scalable, integrated ecosystem that supports engineering and business objectives. Key Responsibilities • Assess the current enterprise tooling ecosystem, workflows, and information architecture across Technical Program Management, Portfolio Management, User Experience, Analytics & Data, AI Agility, and Engineering. • Evaluate existing systems to identify process inefficiencies, tooling gaps, redundant workflows, and integration opportunities. • Architect a future-state enterprise operating model that improves collaboration, governance, information flow, and organizational visibility. • Design scalable workflow architectures that enable efficient cross-functional execution and informed decision-making. • Lead the evaluation and optimization of enterprise platforms including Jira, GitHub, Airtable, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Splunk, and AWS. • Define enterprise integration strategies that improve automation, interoperability, and data consistency across platforms. • Deliver high-impact prototypes, pilot implementations, and quick-win initiatives that demonstrate measurable business value. • Develop a prioritized roadmap for enterprise tooling modernization, automation, governance, AI-enabled capabilities, and continuous improvement. • Facilitate workshops with technical and business stakeholders to gather requirements, align priorities, and drive consensus. • Present architecture recommendations, implementation strategies, and executive-level findings to leadership teams. Must-Have Skills • Minimum 8+ years of experience designing enterprise systems and operating models. • Proven experience architecting enterprise workflow and collaboration ecosystems. • Strong expertise with Jira, GitHub, Confluence, Airtable, Microsoft Teams, Splunk, and AWS. • Experience designing scalable information architecture and enterprise integration strategies. • Strong knowledge of program management, portfolio management, and organizational effectiveness. • Experience implementing workflow automation and process optimization initiatives. • Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and executive communication skills. • Ability to analyze complex organizations and translate business challenges into scalable technical solutions. • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience implementing AI-enabled productivity and workflow automation solutions. • Familiarity with enterprise governance frameworks and organizational change management. • Experience designing knowledge management and information architecture strategies. • Exposure to platform engineering organizations supporting large-scale software delivery. • Knowledge of enterprise reporting, analytics, and operational dashboards. • Experience leading digital transformation initiatives within large enterprise environments. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. • Demonstrated success designing enterprise operating models and systems arc