The Team

The mission of the Global Architecture & Platforms Department is to architect scalable and secure technology platforms that drive business value, aligning technology with strategy to accelerate innovation and empower digital transformation.

The Opportunity

As the VP, Global Architecture & Platforms, you will play a pivotal role in co-creating and accelerating the implementation of Aritzia’s global architecture vision in partnership with the CIO and Technology leadership team. You will work cross-functionally to drive collaborative roadmaps that unlock system capabilities ahead of when Solution Delivery teams require them. You will ensure our technology teams have the right architectures, tools, and platforms required to deliver in a secure, standardized, and operationally scalable manner, establishing a governance framework that will allow teams to make architectural decisions locally without risking the greater context. You will leverage your expertise in architecture, enterprise API and integration, and engineering practices and tools to establish communities of practice and oversee the evolution of our technology systems and processes to ensure they scale to meet the needs of our business globally. Your leadership will accelerate the implementation of Aritzia’s global architecture blueprint, fostering innovation and enabling Aritzia to achieve long-term strategic goals. With people at the heart of everything you do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia – while enjoying one yourself.

The Role

• Establish the vision of global platform architecture and platform engineering Aritzia, prioritizing the right opportunities at the right time
• Collaborate with Technology and Digital leadership teams to drive standardization, consolidation, and reusability across our technology system portfolio and build multi-year architecture roadmaps to build strategic alignment
• Establish the product development methodology your team will adopts to ensure the right solutions are delivered effectively
• Create a distributed governance framework that will lay the foundation for Aritzia’s architecture standards
• Lead the development of tools and frameworks that allow other technology teams to deliver their own APIs and workflows using enterprise certified tools, frameworks, and templates
• Standardize the software development lifecycle and deliver more value to clients with higher quality and efficient spending
• Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience.

The Qualifications

• Proven and best-in-class skills, education, and/or applicable certifications
• Firm understanding of engineering and high-availability design
• Firm understanding of various software development lifecycles – e.g., experience with SCRUM, agile, and waterfall
• Experience with setting up Distributed Architecture Governance
• Experience with Work Management (e.g., Atlassian Suite inc. Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Experience with Version Control software (e.g., GitHub, Bitbucket)
• Experience with CI / CD Tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible)
• Experience with Testing Automation (e.g., Cypress, TestRail)
• Experience with API management and integration software and services (e.g., SAP Process Integration, SAP Integration Suite, Apigee X, SnapLogic)
• Experience with leveraging DevOps principles and methodologies in an Enterprise Technology Environment, including applications such as SAP and Workday
• Fluency in Software Development Language(s) and Tools (e.g., SAP ABAP, Java, JavaScript, Groovy, REST, JSON)
• Ability to research and learn modern technologies and business processes independently and apply them as needed
• Highly data driven and had experience influencing & onboarding teams to measure their delivery velocity & quality using DORA metrics.
• Proven capability to communicate with all levels – from front-line engineers to senior leaders
• Expertise in building trusting relationships with key stakeholders to influence business and technology architecture
• Ability to translate business strategy into concrete solutions, and design and execute technology systems architecture blueprint to support that strategy
• A commitment to learn, apply, champion, and enrich Aritzia's Values, Business and People Leadership principles
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team
• A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value

The Compensation

The typical hiring range for this position is $200,000–$400,000 USD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications. Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences — we provide it all.

The Perks

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

Aritzia

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.