Director, Digital Solution Architecture

Job title: Director, Digital Solution Architecture

Job description: Director, Digital Solution Architecture

GAME ON – OLG needs you

We’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it – OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital (PlayOLG.ca), retail lottery, and land-based casino channels. In our fiscal 2019-20 year alone, OLG delivered over $2.3 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. We are now taking bold new steps to compete and win on becoming the future of gaming and entertainment across Ontario.

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Director, Digital Solution Architecture to provide leadership and direction to a team responsible for managing & maintaining all aspects of Digital Engineering architecture as well as steward architectural roadmaps that supports the Digital & Enterprise Strategy mission and strategic priorities.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the VP Digital Engineering & Operations, you will be empowered to:

Partner in leading strategic Digital Architecture

Provides advice, guidance, and recommendations to the Digital Architecture team on development of architecture standards, tools, methodologies and approves designs to ensure consistency with OLG standards and technology architecture

Leads the strategic Digital Architecture planning process to support the Digital & Enterprise Strategy Division vision, operating principles and strategic direction ensuring alignment with Digital Engineering strategy

Oversees strategic annual Digital architecture roadmap and to develop a holistic five-year plan aligned to and supports the long-term Enterprise Technology Strategy; works with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the exchange of information

Defines, implements, and governs Digital Architecture standards, plans and policies to guide the development, integration, implementation and maintenance of Digital & Enterprise Strategy Division applications and infrastructure, including collaborating with Enterprise Architecture and Security Architecture teams to ensure alignment with the Enterprise Architecture

Ensures alignment with relevant standards bodies (e.g. AGCO Standards, FIPPA etc.)

Identifies opportunities to accelerate the technology utilization to meet business goals, maximize the business value from OLG’s digital technology investments and unleash overarching innovation.

Defines and develops the acceptance of the future state of the Digital technology base and the overall digital architecture roadmap for alignment

Develop Tools for an integrated digital information and technology architecture & promote innovative solutions

Builds and maintains an integrated digital information and technology architecture and promote the innovative practices in information and knowledge management tools.

Leverages Enterprise Architecture disciplines to build an integrated system architecture for all of OLG that is aligned to the Enterprise Technology strategy and roadmap

Oversees the review of new initiatives for business and technical feasibility and to confirm alignment with Enterprise Architecture roadmaps; recommends solutions and priorities to incorporate best practices, current trends, and concepts

Proactively gathers research and insights on the Digital Technology Architecture trends and emerging best practices

Leads and provides overall direction to the Digital Architecture staff, including defining team member roles, responsibilities, and expectations; provides timely coaching and performance feedback, ensuring a cohesive operational unit with optimum use of team skills

Establish Critical Relationships & Communication

Works in close partnership with the lab team and product owners to gather and understand business requirements.

Interacts with Enterprise IT to ensure alignment with standards and requirements (e.g. Enterprise Architecture and Information Security) as required.

Works with Digital Software Developers to ensure designs are communicated and understood by the software engineers and provide direction on software design related matters

Works with other Architecture teams or centers of excellence in OLG to align on process, best practices, and standards

Works with 3rd party or contracted resources or external technology vendors to collaborate and jointly design solutions

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

Work Experience: Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in Digital Architecture within a large to medium sized Technology environment. Minimum six (6) years’ experience in leading the design, build and implementation of complex business application and technology solutions involving multiple technology areas. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in managing teams, either in a managerial or supervisory role

Certifications: ITIL certification and/or other Technology certifications and designations advantageous

Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of architecture disciplines including but not limited to Information Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Application Architecture, Security Architecture, Business Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Platform Architecture. Broad knowledge in all areas of Technology, including market, technology, operations, and processes. Specific knowledge of Technology architecture work processes. Experience leading projects including development and infrastructure. Enterprise Architecture frameworks/certifications (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.) and/or other architectural certifications advantageous. Knowledge of and experience with methodology and tools for developing, communicating, and governing principles, methods and models for business processes, information systems and infrastructure. Knowledge of and ability to design, apply and evaluate new information technologies for business environments to improve work productivity and accuracy.

Strategic Thinker: strong strategic and critical thinker with ability to delve into unique challenges and find creative solutions

Collaboration & fun: inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our work

Integrity and trust: do what’s right and operate with transparency and openness

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

Part of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of Ontario

Flexible Work Environment: to help balance both work and life

You Matter: family friendly work practices and remote work

Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful

Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength

Learning Galore: 24-7 access to robust online learning programs

Public Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario

Variable Pay Program: performance-based incentives to share in our success

Learn about OLG – GAME ON!

OLG’s purpose is to contribute to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. We are a multi-billion-dollar organization with a wide array of business lines including, lottery, land-based casinos, digital lottery and casino, horseracing, and charitable gaming. OLG is amidst a massive transformation focusing on being customer obsessed and bringing our digital business to a whole new level.

The key to our success is our people. Our culture will be grounded in true, positive partnerships that embrace trust, clarity, and openness in all that we do. We are supporting and empowering employees and teams across the organization through greater accountability, leadership development and growth opportunities. OLG is embracing more flexible work options and family friendly work practices including remote work.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of our culture, the cornerstone to our values of respect, integrity, stewardship, and excellence. At OLG, our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario.

While we are re-shaping and growing our business, we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose, and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLG’s net profits are reinvested back into the province, contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians.

To learn more about OLG go to our website at

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by November 24, 2021

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company: Ontario Lottery and Gaming

Expected salary:

Location: Sault Ste Marie, ON

Job date: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 03:13:46 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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