Enterprise Solution Architect Program Manager

Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for driving impactful technology initiatives?

London Hydro is seeking an Enterprise Solution Architect to drive complex, high-value technology projects that support our enterprise applications and strategic goals.

Our Enterprise Application stacks are hybrid, primarily comprising of CIS using SAP ISU S/4 Hana, JDE for core ERP, various SAAS products for Customer interactions, HR, Payroll etc. and Hexagon suites for GIS, Outage Management and Field Services. London Hydro is currently implementing a few major transformational projects including CIS reimplementation with S/4 Hana, grid modernization and AMI refresh.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where seeing the bigger picture through architecting solution design, and hands-on execution go hand in hand, this is the opportunity for you.

What You Will Do

As an Enterprise Solution Architect, you will work under the direction of the Manager, Enterprise Application Support, or designate, to ensure the successful solution design and delivery of Enterprise Applications. You will support Projects and major Application changes by successful delivery of high-level solution design, implementation support, governance ensuring architecture standard, code and quality compliance.

- Integration & Design

: Develop integration patterns and interface designs between core systems. Drive use of middleware tools for reliable and scalable integrations.

- Solution Delivery

: Lead technical design sessions, contribute to architecture decisions, and provide oversight for implementation teams. Support business transformation initiatives such as CIS upgrades, financial system modernization, and operational system integration.

- Collaboration & Governance

: Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors. Participate in solution governance, risk assessments, and architecture reviews. Ensure that data flow and business processes across systems are well-understood and documented. Use of confluence / Jira / solution documentation

What You Will Bring

We welcome applications from all candidates, including those whose knowledge, skills, and experience have been developed through alternative pathways from the requirements listed below. London Hydro, at its sole discretion, may deem a job applicant to meet the job requirements if they have sufficient skill, alternate education, and/or experience related to the role.

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

- Minimum 10- 15 years’ experience in SAP technologies. Last 5 years of experience as Solution Architect in translating utilities business requirements into IT solutions using SAP IS Utilities, a good understanding of SAP architecture, ISU application interplay and data model. Past configuration and customizing experience as per the best practice of SAP, with SAP S/4 experience preferred. Must be familiar with Fiori and its capabilities. Energy & Utility Domain mandatory.

- ERP experience for Tier 1 products such as JDE or SAP.

- Knowledge of RICEFW’s including clean core standards, modern ABAP development models such as RESFTful ABAP Programming and ABAP cloud, ABAP CDS data models and OData Services, standard analytical reports.

- Knowledge of technological offerings on SAP platform for the utilities industry and of SAP certified third party tools for utilities. Wide and proven experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). Able to provide solutions, using existing technologies and domains in the IT landscape (outside SAP).

- Team player as Solution Architect, but can also work without supervision and independently. Experience of architecting next-generation of SAP solutions for utility industry like Smart Meter Integration, Electric Vehicle Billing, other regulation-driven features, will be an advantage. Industrial Solutions Utility. Market Deregulation Electricity, Water (CE, IS-U, Billing, FI-CA, FICO).

- Utility domain experience, preferably in deregulated Electricity Market in Ontario would be an asset.

Why Join Our Team

London Hydro has been recognized by Canada’s Top 100 Employers as one of the 2025 Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and our dedication to fostering an environment where every team member can thrive.

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including OMERS Pension Plan

• Competitive Vacation days with credit for professional experience

• Maternity/Parental Leaves Top Ups

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Recognition & Social Programs

• Wellness and Employee & Family Assistance Program

• On-site Cafeteria & Free Fitness Centre

• Corporate Cellphone

• Hybrid Work Arrangement

• Positive, Collaborative and Safety-Focus Culture

Want to learn more about what makes London Hydro a great place to work? Watch our short video https://youtu.be/Pxw0_ZRnSKg, check our Strategic Plan 2025-2030 or visit our website at www.londonhydro.com.

Background Checks and Other Information

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record and education check prior to the commencement of employment.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those invited for an interview will be acknowledged. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to applicants who are authorized to work in Canada.

London Hydro is committed to fostering a corporate culture and climate that values and supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. London Hydro is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodation is available under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance. Currently, we offer a hybrid work arrangement (In-Office and Remote) in accordance with London Hydro policy. Please note remote work is not guaranteed in the future and is subject to change.