Enterprise Architect

Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

Job Description

As Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and direction to our IT organization in support of the company’s IT asset landscape. You will Chair the Enterprise Architecture Committee (EAC) to review new initiatives with the EAC members during the early stages of new “INTAKE” projects. You will coordinate the meeting agenda and assess appropriateness for EAC review. You will also participate in the Architectural Review Board (ARB) to review and approve with Board members and ensure that projects adhere to the architectural standards and guidelines of Pattern’s ET Enterprise Architecture. The committee and board will ensure that IT infrastructure and technology platforms are optimized to support business processes and enterprise goals through effective governance and strategic planning. You will play a key role in onboarding new platforms and systems, integrating information and applications, and influencing IT organization direction in alignment with IT leadership and business objectives. In collaboration with the broader organization, you will recommend, develop, and maintain enterprise architecture models, standards, and technology services to drive our business forward. This will include development and ownership of a roadmap to minimize technical debt as the organization scales.

Key Accountabilities

Working closely with your Director, Enterprise Architecture, the role’s accountabilities include :

Architecture Governance

• Ensure compliance with architectural standards and policies.Conduct Enterprise Architecture Committee (EAC) and Architecture Review Board (ARB) meetingsApproval / reject of solution designs and enforce standards and processesManage exceptions and waivers and committee / board agendas and notes

Architecture Development (ADM) / Lifecycle Management

Architecture Planning & Road mapping

Portfolio Rationalization & Optimization

Standards & Reference Architecture Management

Change Impact Assessment & IT Change Governance

Innovation & Emerging Technology Analysis

Enterprise Architecture Tooling & Repository Management

Qualifications

Experience / Qualifications / Education Required

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