SAP and Enterprise Applications Domain Architect at Hydro One

50900 - Toronto - Regular

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Function

Role

Support the Director – Enterprise Architecture by leading the architectural strategy, governance, and sustainment of Hydro One’s enterprise applications portfolio, with a primary focus on SAP S/4HANA and supporting platforms for HR, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Corporate Services. This role contributes to:

• achievement of corporate performance targets
• compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• fulfillment of internal stakeholder expectations
• operational efficiency and data integrity
• long-term sustainability of enterprise platforms.
  
  

The role includes tracking industry trends, collaborating with internal and external partners, assessing solution performance, and implementing architectural practices that ensure alignment with business strategy and enterprise standards.

General Accountabilities

• Assist the Director – Enterprise Architecture in work planning, resource planning, and setting strategic direction for enterprise applications architecture.
• Provide governance oversight in the performance of enterprise application investments and their alignment with business value realization.
• Represent the Enterprise Architecture team in collaboration with Hydro One Lines of Business (LOBs) to address business and service requirements.
• Provide direction and input to strategic business planning processes related to enterprise platforms.
  
  

Specific Accountabilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction relating to enterprise applications architecture, with a focus on SAP S/4HANA modernization and optimization.
• Collaborate with senior management and LOBs to identify corrective actions and improvement opportunities across HR, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain systems.
• Develop architectural strategies and roadmaps for SAP and non-SAP corporate platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and business goals.
• Manage a group of architecture specialists to develop integrated technology solutions leveraging SAP and other enterprise assets to their full value.
• Provide strategic advice and collaborate with other domain architects and solution teams in the execution of enterprise architecture activities.
• Govern solution designs through the Architecture Review Board (ARB), ensuring compliance with standards and timely delivery.
• Lead modeling efforts in Ardoq for enterprise application domains, ensuring consistency and data quality.
• Manage external consultants and service providers supporting SAP and enterprise application initiatives.
• Represent Hydro One in SAP user groups and industry forums to stay abreast of trends and best practices.
• Communicate at executive level to link enterprise application architecture opportunities with strategic goals.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with corporate policies and standards, and oversee implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap and resource plan for enterprise applications architecture.
• Ensure staffing strategies support long-term sustainment of high-expertise resources in SAP and enterprise platforms.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of complex projects and processes supporting enterprise systems.
• Evaluate options and synthesize optimal specifications and plans for enhancements to enterprise applications.
• Develop budgetary and Class A estimates for enterprise application alternatives for business planning and work programming.
• Ensure enterprise platforms meet reliability, security, and performance expectations.
• Integrate corporate objectives and regulatory requirements with technology trends to guide evolution of enterprise systems.
• Conduct service and performance reviews, contract management, and vendor compliance monitoring.
• Participate in the definition of strategic satisfaction measures for scorecards, SLAs, and business planning; arrange for data collection and reporting.
  
  

Managerial Accountabilities

• Provide leadership and sponsorship in key enterprise application initiatives.
• Manage financial performance of enterprise application architecture programs in accordance with Hydro One’s investment framework.
• Manage career development of subordinates through goal alignment, performance reviews, and training plans.
• Provide other managerial and administrative duties as required.
  
  

Selection Criteria

Technical Knowledge

• BA or BSc in Computer Science, Engineering.
• At least 12 years experience in IT
• Experiencemanaging IT services, either as a service recipient or service delivery
  
  

Demonstrated Management Skills

• Relevant experience in governance and management of enterprise application platforms.
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture and implementation methodologies.
• Relevant experience in the ITIL framework and other IT standard of best practices.
• Experience in financial management and control of enterprise programs.
• Strong communication skills in translating architecture strategy to business outcomes.
• Ability to assess enterprise risk and recommend appropriate remediation strategies.
• Ability to influence behavior and drive adoption of architecture practices.
• Ability to lead and work in multi-disciplinary teams and drive completion of deliverables.
• Strategic business thinking – ability to apply technical knowledge to management decisions that achieve business objectives.
• Team leadership – ability to lead architecture teams and foster collaboration across departments.
  
  

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: November 17, 2025

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