Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture on a permanent basis on our Technology team. This position is a remote opportunity and can be based anywhere across Canada.

Lead and shape enterprise solutions across key business domains. This role leads a team of Architects to define and deliver integrated, standards‑based technology solutions. You will own domain‑specific technology roadmaps, guide high‑level solution design, and influence cross‑functional teams to enable business strategy and long‑term growth. Ready to make an impact? Join our team and help design the future of our technology landscape—apply today.

What you’ll do:

• Define and own domain technology strategy and roadmaps, including standards, architecture artifacts, and long term investment plans aligned to business and Enterprise Architecture objectives. 
• Lead solution architecture governance, guiding early solution design, overseeing roadmap development, ensuring documentation standards, and managing architecture reviews and stakeholder alignment. 
• Drive cross functional delivery alignment, ensuring teams adhere to approved architectures to accelerate implementation, simplify decision making, reduce support complexity, and maximize technology ROI. 
• Monitor and interpret emerging technology and business trends, contextualizing digital, economic, and non-technology forces to inform strategic and financial technology investment decisions. 
• Lead and develop domain aligned Solution Architects, coordinating across technology, data, and digital architecture teams, and advancing the solution architecture practice through communication, education, and standards. 

Who you’ll work with:
The Team:. You will lead a team of Solutions Architects and will report into the Director, Enterprise Architecture. This team strives to cultivate a culture that is strategic, collaborative, and standards focused.

Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development. 

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Information Technology and:

• Have 8+ years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in technology domains Application Development/Deployment and Cloud. Includes 3 – 5 years’ experience in leading or developing the Solution Architects or a Solution Architecture practice.  
• Have 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in two or more of the following business domains: Order Management, Marketing, eCommerce, Retail / In-Store, HCM, Finance, Energy Production, or Marketing and Logistics.  
• Have a bachelor’s degree in information management, computer science or related field. (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered). TOGAF Certification, AWS Architect Certification and Azure Architect Certification are considered an asse

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member. 
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by April 15, 2026.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.    FCLHP

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete criminal record check in accordance with  FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.