Solution Architect & Cloud Computing

We are looking for a solution architect (SA) who will report to the Manager of solution architecture. The SA will primarily define the solution architecture for specific projects but will also work with the business leaders to build a roadmap and alignment of solutions. As part of his/her role, the SA will review and understand business requirements for a project in order to design a technology solution that will meet those requirements while respecting the guiding principles of the Enterprise Architecture within the actual BRP context.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Define end-to-end solution architectures across Business, Application, Information, and Technology domains, integrating both IT and OT environments. Produce comprehensive Solution Architecture Documents aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Develop and implement infrastructure solutions to meet client needs. This involves assessing client requirements, selecting appropriate infrastructures and network services and designing scalable and secure architecture.
• Design and deliver robust infrastructure architecture solutions (on-prem, cloud, hybrid, and edge) tailored to industrial and enterprise needs. This includes evaluating requirements, selecting appropriate compute, storage, network, and OT connectivity components, and ensuring scalability, availability, and resiliency.
• Lead IT/OT architecture initiatives, ensuring secure and reliable integration between enterprise IT systems and operational technologies, while maintaining operational continuity and safety constraints.
• Partner with the organization to understand organizational and departmental strategy and agree on information systems solutions to meet the needs.
• Estimate cost, and prepare business cases for IT solutions, considering infrastructure, licenses, development and support.
• Provide technical leadership and governance throughout the solution lifecycle, ensuring alignment with architectural principles, standards, and roadmaps while enabling innovation and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related study, or equivalent project-related experience.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in IT, with at least five years in information system design
• In-depth experience designing and implementing information solutions, with specialization in a factory IT infrastructure environment
• Strong Knowledge of enterprise networking, cyber security, identity management systems, Backup and Recovery, Manufacturing execution systems (MES), Plant floor operations and constraints (High availability (24/7 uptime)/ Real-time and low-latency requirements)
• In-depth experience with Edge computing in industrial environments and Asset lifecycle management (equipment, sensors, IoT devices)
• Knowledge of public Cloud technologies(IaaS, CaaS, SaaS, PaaS) running on Azure, GCP and AWS
• Knowledge of Agile methodology
• Strategic business acumen and understanding of organization strategy and ability to design information systems to deliver that strategy
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to lay audiences. Some experience of working with board-level stakeholders.
• Team player with experience leading and collaborating cross-team to ensure successful delivery of solutions
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills - demonstrating outside-the-box problem-solving skills and ability to develop solution architecture designs
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies such as TOGAF with Archimate or the equivalent
• Bilingualism (French & English)- The knowledge of English is required because you will be representing BRP in negotiations with vendors in the US and exchanging with stakeholders around the world

Do you have other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that would be a great addition to the team.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.