Cloud Architect

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Cloud Architect to join our dynamic team. As a key player in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based solutions on AWS and GCP, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and hands-on experience in both AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). If you're passionate about leveraging multi-cloud environments to drive business growth and digital transformation, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help us build the next generation of cloud solutions on AWS and GCP!
About London Hydro

For over a century,?London Hydro?has been providing safe, affordable, and reliable electricity to a diverse customer base. We are one of the area’s larger employers, with a highly skilled and motivated team of people across many different occupations. Through this dedicated team and an extensive network of overhead and underground power lines, we power over 166,000?homes and businesses and continue to improve the way people live and work.? 


Why Join Our Team? 

• Empowering You: Imagine the satisfaction of knowing that your work directly contributes to your community's well-being. Whether it's enhancing services, supporting vital infrastructure, or fostering innovation, you'll play a key role in keeping our communities thriving and connected.
• Safety First: We take safety seriously. All our employees receive comprehensive training and support to work safely and follow best practices. Your commitment to safety will make a difference every day.
• Culture: We foster a culture of respect, openness, and innovation. We take the time to communicate, mentor new team members, celebrate successes and build lasting connections.
• Continuous Learning: Technology evolves, and so do we. From mastering new tools and systems to exploring smart grid innovations, you’ll have opportunities for growth. We invest in your development because we believe in progress.
• Living in London: Whether you seek the urban lifestyle of a big city or the appeal and security of a mid-size community, the City of London and the surrounding area are great places to live, raise a family, and enjoy life.
• Benefits and Compensation Package: We offer a comprehensive compensation package which includes both financial and non-financial benefits designed to support your overall well-being.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including OMERS Pension Plan
• Vacation: Competitive vacation days with credit for professional experience
• Top-Up Leaves: Maternity/Parental Leaves Top-Up Program
• Paid Appointments: Allotment for paid medical and dental appointments.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Training and Development: Access to various training and development programs
• Recognition & Social Programs: A variety of recognition and engagement initiatives, as well as social events, that celebrate and acknowledge our employees’ accomplishments
• Wellness: Wellness Program and Employee and Family Assistance Program
• On-site Amenities: Cafeteria; Free Fitness Centre for all employees.
• Corporate Cellphone: Provided to all employees
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid. 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.

Want to learn more about what makes London Hydro a great place to work? Watch our short video https://youtu.be/Pxw0_ZRnSKg or visit our website at www.londonhydro.com. 
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Under the direction of the Manager IT Infrastructure, or designate, the Program Manager-Cloud Architect is responsible for overseeing London Hydro’s cloud strategy. The candidate will be responsible for designing, planning, supporting and managing cloud infrastructure to ensure performance, security, scalability, cost-effectiveness and alignment with business goals. 


JOB DUTIES

• Supervise and provide technical and administrative direction, coaching, and support to a team of System Administrators.

Technical and Architectural Development

• Develop and support architectural artifacts (diagrams and project documentation)
• Responsible for creating justification, sourcing, evaluation and contract documents, and project documentation (business cases, project plan, project charter and other relevant project documents)
• Act as a key participant in the development of cloud strategy and associated business and IT processes. 
• Estimate cloud costs and cost optimization for services in use. 
• Oversee monitoring and optimization of cloud systems.
• Develop and monitor pertinent KPIs to the management of cloud systems.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on devising effective and efficient approaches to achieve optimum results.
• Remain abreast of cloud architect best practices and make recommendations to the management team.

Project and Program Management

• Manage complex work programs throughout the full project lifecycle, including planning, scope, cost, schedule, and quality (cloud architecture design, cloud migrations, cloud security and compliance, system integration with cloud and premise systems, data pipeline design, resource optimization, cost optimization, performance tuning). 
• Collect and report project information status to Executives, Steering Committee and stakeholders, and liaise with them as appropriate.
• Manage dependencies and interfaces between systems and projects and work collaboratively with other program/project managers in the organization. 
• Create and manage budgets, estimates, variances and forecasts related to program and related projects.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses of projects and programs and ensure maintenance of benefit realizations.
• Oversee, collaborate and manage technology vendors, partners and contractors. 

Safety and Others

• Ensure personal and direct reports’ adherence to all Occupational Health & Safety Act rules and regulations, IHSA safety rules, London Hydro Safe Work Practices, Environmental Policies and Health and Safety policies. Ensure all accident reports are reviewed, and corrective action is taken.
• Perform other duties related to the above job purpose.

EDUCATION, LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.
               

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering field, Computer Science or equivalent PLUS Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Program Management Certification or relevant IT architecture certifications.
• More than 5 years of relevant experience in IT technology development and Implementation. 
• More than 5 years of experience with enterprise-scale IT architecture.
• Experience with AWS and GCP would be an asset. 
• Knowledge of Cyber Security would be an asset.
• More than 5 years of vendor management experience.
• More than 5 years of leadership, management and/or supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to effectively plan, manage and execute IT initiatives related to business process reengineering and optimization, strategy, business case, technology roadmap development, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong financial acumen. Understanding of project budgets, cost estimation, and financial tracking.

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

OTHER INFORMATION
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.

DEI Statement
London Hydro is committed to fostering a corporate culture and climate that values and supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. We know that our employees are our greatest strength and that we will achieve our goals through the innovation, integrity, and agility of a diverse, engaged and talented workforce.

Accessibility Statement
London Hydro is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodation is available under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Privacy Statement
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.

To Apply
If you are both qualified and safety-focused, we invite you to submit your cover letter and resume as a single document (in .pdf or .docx format only), saving the file as your last name and first name with no spaces (i.e., LastnameFirstname) by Tuesday, February 18, 2025 to: Human Resources Department, London Hydro Inc., P.O. Box 2700, London, ON N6A 4H6. Fax: 519-661-5164. E-mail (quote Program Manager-Cloud Architect in the subject line and ensure that you attach your resume): jobs@londonhydro.com.