Senior Enterprise Architect to lead a strategic assessment and modernization of their IT ecosystem, supporting a transformation project.

Our not-for-profit childcare services provider is looking for a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead a strategic assessment and modernization of their IT ecosystem, supporting a transformation project.

This is a part-time engagement (3 days/week) based in Mississauga, Ontario

Duration: 8 weeks

Project Overview:

The selected candidate will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of existing systems-including CRM, CCMS, HRIS, billing, and registration platforms-and develop a 5- to 10-year IT roadmap. This roadmap will guide future investments and ensure alignment across departments like IT, Finance, HR, and Childcare Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the current state of IT systems and identify modernization opportunities
• Recommend solutions that optimize integration, compliance, data flow, and automation
• Develop a strategic roadmap for IT investment and phased implementation over 5-10 years
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment across business and technical functions
• Evaluate and integrate technologies related to CRM, HRIS, CCMS, and billing systems
• Consider automation, AI-powered enhancements, and RPA tools during planning

Must-Haves:

• 8+ years of experience as an Enterprise Architect in complex enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft CRM 2016 and CRM modernization
• Expertise in system integration and middleware solutions (e.g., Tibco/TCI)
• Experience with AI-powered automation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Familiarity with HRIS, billing, CCMS, and registration systems
• Background in childcare management or similar sectors is a strong asset