Solutions Designer, Randstad

Randstad

Location:
Canada, Toronto

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Solutions Designer to oversee and manage the technical aspects of migrating on-prem applications to a cloud platform at the enterprise level. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless solution delivery, application validation, and effective risk management. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and enterprise architects to align solutions with the overall technical roadmap.

Job Responsibility:

Manages and provides technical input to the day-to-day execution of delivery teams
Validates Service Provider outputs and manages incremental releases
Works closely with the I&IT Architecture team to ensure application solutions are aligned with the overall technical roadmap
Supports the definition of the I&IT team’s yearly operating plan and performance objectives
Manages I&IT teams towards successful technical delivery, release, governance and validation of outcomes
Delivers expertise, advice and direction to I&IT team and Service Provider resources
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture teams to support the development of the I&IT technology roadmap
In consultation with Enterprise Architectural, translates overall decision records into application level solutions
Confirms solution designs and tracks progress through development
Collaborates with Delivery team to translate 12 – 18 month roadmaps into shorter initiatives
Leverages technical expertise to validate that I&IT solutions meet and/or exceed business expectations
Supports quarterly production releases by providing inputs to the delivery schedule
Provides oversight to confirm alignment with technical design at key checkpoints
Validates and confirms that the solution design, configuration/development artifacts and quality control results meet the expectations
In partnership with Enterprise Architecture, identifies and manages the integration points between solutions
Provides input into and maintains I&IT and Vendor Performance KPIs
Provides expert input to support maintenance and continuous improvement of I&IT’s Delivery Methodology
Proactively manages risks pertaining to product project delivery and release management
Identifies, assesses and communicates technical delivery risks
Supports managing the relationship with Service Providers
Provides guidance and support to Service Provider teams
Designs and builds foundational technology and infrastructure solutions at scale
Integrates and enables product application monitoring, automation and orchestration in solutions
Collaborates with I&IT teams and stakeholders to perform system capacity, performance, availability and health management
Collaborates with stakeholders across I&IT to support the successful planning and delivery of products, projects
Liaises with all stakeholders and I&IT teams to confirm product technical designs
Provides input to and identifies dependencies in the technology roadmaps
Collaborates with I&IT Service Providers and internal delivery teams to develop and implement effective knowledge capture and sharing processes
Supports relationship management of Service Providers delivering services and products to Metrolinx I&IT
Keeps current, advises the Senior Manager, I&IT Product Operations regarding the direction of emerging tools and products
Provides input to the development of product technology roadmaps
Provides resolution to escalated team issues
Manages the alignment of activities with overall I&IT and corporate governing frameworks, standards and methodologies
Identifies and recommends the practical application of emerging technology
Responsible for advancing I&IT capabilities as part of continuous improvement activities
Supports Senior Management on creating input to annual and long-term budgets and staffing plans
Supports Inputs to the I&IT annual operating and capital budgets and staffing plans by providing inputs
Tracks initiatives, reviews progress and endorses scope, time or cost changes
Provides input to fund allocation of initiatives and ensures expenditures are tracked
Strives to minimize costs and seeks methods to increase service delivery effectiveness
Identifies opportunities to streamline processes
Creates a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be “an employer of choice”
Leads virtual teams of vendor project managers, technical experts, Project Delivery and production support resources
Manages employees and a varying number of contractor and vendor resources
Provides creative thought leadership with input from others to develop and deploy a strategic vision
Knowledge of Human Resources legislation
Advises other staff and provides expertise on product project delivery issues
Advises the client on how they can leverage technology more effectively
Provides senior technical leadership oversight and direction to staff
Develop working relationships with strategic Service Providers and their leadership teams

Requirements:

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation/Practitioner Certified
Experience with migrating on-prem applications to cloud platform at the enterprise level, preferably in a public space
Expertise applying application integration and infrastructure integration methods, principles and techniques
Proficiency with multiple Agile Lifecycle Management tools (i.e. JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
Knowledge of tools and techniques used for solution design
Well versed in introducing new ways of thinking and working (i.e. DevOps, Lean, Agile, Bimodal IT)
Comfortable working with remote team members
Well versed in IT and business strategy
Expertise in alternative IT sourcing
Experience with Service Provider management
Ability to validate that products are delivered effectively
Knowledge and understanding of advanced procurement vehicles
Experience leading a team of IT professionals
Familiar with current and emerging solution design and management technologies
Project leadership to provide technical expertise and leadership through all project phases
Leadership, problem solving, interpersonal, and oral/written/presentation skills
Familiar with problem management
Ability to measure and communicate performance management to key stakeholders

What we offer:

Hybrid work model
Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud migration projects
Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a public sector environment
Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 09, 2025

Expiration:
June 04, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Solutions Designer

Randstad

Location:Canada, Toronto

Category:IT - Software Development

Contract Type:Not provided