Director, Domain Enterprise Architect – AI

Sun Life

. Define and maintain the enterprise AI architecture strategy .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeWaterloo • CanadaLead💰 CA$135,000 - CA$195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and maintaining enterprise AI architecture strategies, aligning AI initiatives with business objectives, and guiding investment decisions for scalable AI platforms. Proven ability to lead architecture governance, manage risks, and ensure compliance while fostering an AI architecture community.

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Enterprise AI Architecture StrategyGenerative AI ExpertiseArchitecture GovernanceExecutive Communication SkillsInvestment Decision Influence

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Hard Skills

AI Reference ModelsArchitecture PatternsAI Standards ManagementRisk ManagementData AnalyticsDigital TransformationEmerging Technology StrategyLarge Language ModelsAutomation FrameworksAI Operating Models

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementNegotiation SkillsFacilitation SkillsPlanning SkillsPrioritization Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Architecture CertificationsAI-Specific Certifications

Industry Keywords

Highly Regulated IndustriesInsuranceWealth ManagementBankingFinancial Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the enterprise AI architecture strategy
Establish target-state AI domain architecture and multi-year roadmaps
Create AI reference models, standards, principles, policies, and guardrails
Align AI strategy with enterprise business, technology, and operating-model strategies
Establish visibility into AI investments across global business units
Identify duplication, fragmentation, risk, and technology overlap
Drive enterprise-wide reuse and strategic consolidation of AI capabilities
Guide investment decisions toward scalable enterprise platforms and services
Own enterprise AI standards, approved technologies, architecture patterns, and reference architectures
Chair and influence AI architecture governance forums
Evolve controls governing AI deployment, autonomy, human oversight, security, risk, and compliance
Oversee exception management and architecture decision processes
Develop centralized AI roadmaps and coordinate activities across business groups and technology organizations
Assess emerging technologies and define adoption strategies
Advise executives on AI strategy and investment planning
Communicate AI opportunities, risks, and architectural direction
Present architecture recommendations to leadership and governance bodies
Establish Responsible AI architecture principles and support regulatory compliance, model governance, privacy, and risk frameworks
Partner with Risk, Security, Compliance, Legal, and Data leaders on AI governance
Build and mentor an AI architecture community
Develop architecture practices, methodologies, and knowledge-sharing programs
Support Solution Architects and Domain Architects in adopting enterprise standards
Define measures for AI investment value realization and track outcomes and adoption trends
Evolve roadmaps based on outcomes and feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field
10+ years of architecture leadership experience
5+ years leading enterprise AI, data, analytics, digital transformation, or emerging technology domains
Proven experience defining enterprise technology strategies and roadmaps
Experience influencing senior executives and large-scale investment decisions
Experience within highly regulated industries, preferably insurance, wealth management, banking, or financial services
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide architecture programs and governance functions
Deep expertise in Generative AI, Agentic AI, automation, large language models, AI platforms, orchestration frameworks, and enterprise AI operating models
Strong understanding of architecture governance, roadmaps, standards management, risk, security, and business capability planning
Exceptional executive communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong planning, prioritization, and governance management skills
Ability to connect AI investments to business outcomes, productivity gains, client experience improvements, operational efficiency, and risk reduction
Master's degree, advanced architecture certifications, and AI-specific certifications preferred or highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary and bonus program, based on market scale
A flexible group insurance program starting on your first day of work to meet your needs and those of your family.
Time off that allows you to focus on the moments that matter most. 20 vacation days per year.
Share Ownership Program with employer matching contributions
A warm, supportive, and inclusive culture
Hybrid work with choice and flexibility to work from the office and virtually
Professional growth supported by empowering leaders and knowledge-sharing programs