Manager, Enterprise Architecture

Division:  IT
Job location: Remote
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Employment type: Full Time
Salary:  120–130K

A little about us

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you!

Aurora Cannabis is a leader in the rapidly evolving global cannabis industry, serving both medical and consumer markets worldwide. Dedicated to helping people improve their lives, Aurora is driven by science and innovation, with a focus on providing premium medical cannabis products produced with the highest standards. We proudly serve both patients and consumers across Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Our global brand portfolio includes Aurora, Being, CanniMed, CraftPlant, Daily Special, Drift, Greybeard, IndiMed, MedReleaf, Pedanios, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler Cannabis Co, and WMMC. Aurora's brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they are launched.

At Aurora, employees are at the heart of everything we do as we execute with excellence and agility. Whether in our manufacturing facilities, in our state-of-the-art research labs or supporting our global business development, or, within our corporate functions such as HR, operations, government affairs, and more – our diverse A-Team leads with expertise, passion and dedication every day. Together, we are opening the world to cannabis and making a meaningful impact for patients, consumers, our communities and our A-team. 

Job Summary

The Manager, Enterprise Architecture and Integration is responsible for leading the definition, governance, and execution of enterprise architecture and integration strategies that support organizational objectives and long-term technology direction at Aurora. This role provides oversight across application, data, integration, and cloud architecture domains and ensures that technology solutions are designed, implemented, and maintained in alignment with enterprise standards, security requirements, and regulatory obligations.

The position works closely with IT senior leadership, business stakeholders and cross-functional technology teams to translate business capabilities and strategic priorities into current-state and future-state architecture roadmaps. The Manager is accountable for guiding architecture and integration teams, establishing architectural governance processes, and ensuring consistency, scalability, resilience, and operational readiness of enterprise solutions.

This role plays a key part in evaluating existing systems and emerging technologies, supporting modernization initiatives, and reducing technical debt through informed architectural decisions. The Manager also provides technical leadership across the solution lifecycle, including design review, implementation oversight, and post-implementation evaluation, while ensuring integrations and platforms effectively support business operations and growth.

The Manager, Enterprise Architecture and Integration operates in a complex, multi-system environment and is expected to balance strategic planning with practical execution, risk management, and continuous improvement to enable reliable, secure, and sustainable technology outcomes across the organization. Interesting?  Here’s a little more…

As the Manager, Enterprise Architecture and Integration

• Work with IT Senior Leadership to build a technology roadmap for the organization
• Provide leadership and direction to IT architecture and integration resources to carry out the technical vision for the organization
• Utilize a variety of partners to assist with the design and architecture of complex business solutions
• Analyze existing systems to ensure they offer adequate security and are effectively meeting the needs of the organization
• Perform analysis of IT systems and recommend alternative technologies or improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals
• Lead the design and review processes for new systems by developing and documenting technical designs for the integration and implementation of any new software
• Create detailed plans for the integration of new systems architecture into existing infrastructure by creating logistical plans, providing technical direction and support for the Operational areas during the integration
• Participate in evaluating the success of the project, identifying best practices and lessons learned and providing feedback to leadership and incorporate this information into future plans
• Ensure solutions not only are a fit for the specific purpose but also closely align with the standards guidelines of technology solutions
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving a wide range of technical related problems and additional responsibilities as assigned

You would be the best fit for this role if you have…

• 7 to 10 + years of experience in an Architecture role working on large enterprise solutions
• 5 + years’ experience managing teams in large enterprise environments
• Post-secondary education, such as a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma, in computer science or related field
• Strong technical experience designing, navigating, and deploying solutions using Microsoft stack, D365, Power Platform, Mulesoft, and cloud platforms (Azure and AWS) and making recommendations in large organizations
• Knowledge of client-server networking and database management and SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS, NIST, and PII
• Prior leadership experience managing global remote teams with strong relationship building skills
• Robust communication skills with ability to connect with all levels of the organization and manage multiple priorities at once in a fast-paced dynamic
• Project management experience supporting IT specific initiatives and a certification in one or more of the following (asset): • TOGAF
• • CISSP
• • Azure Solutions architect
• • AWS Practitioner
• • D365 + Power Platform Solution Architec

Bonus points if you have…

• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, integration patterns, and best practices in large-scale enterprise environments.
• In-depth understanding of cloud-based architectures, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments, with emphasis on Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Knowledge of enterprise application ecosystems including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and middleware platforms such as MuleSoft.
• Solid understanding of information security principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance standards including SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS, NIST, and PII.
• Working knowledge of client-server architecture, APIs, data integration, and database management concepts.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop high-performing architecture and integration teams.
• Strong architectural design and analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable technical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to collaborate with executive leadership, business partners, vendors, and technical teams.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Effective project and program management skills, including planning, prioritization, risk management, and delivery of IT initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate alternative technologies and recommend optimal solutions.
• Ability to define and execute long-term enterprise architecture and integration roadmaps aligned with organizational strategy.
• Ability to lead architectural governance, ensuring solutions adhere to enterprise standards, security requirements, and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to support and guide teams across global and remote environments while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, business needs, and organizational change.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, meeting-free-Friday-afternoons and more!  

• Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology. 

• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with cannabis.

Next steps
Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and not an AI software/system.  The we will contact you if we see a fit via email.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity.  Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!).  

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.

We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Aurora and are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Human Resources team know by contacting us at hr.services@auroramj.com

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