IT Architect, Enterprise Applications (TPM), Halton Regional Municipality (Campbellville)

Overview of the role Saputo Inc. is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of a Trade Promotion Management (TPM) transformation within the Saputo organization. This role is accountable for defining and governing the end-to-end solution architecture across TPM, ERP, and analytics platforms to enable scalable, integrated, and business‑aligned capabilities supporting trade promotion planning, execution, pricing, rebates, and deductions. The Solution Architect will act as the technical and architectural authority, working closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, system integrators, and vendors to ensure successful implementation and long‑term sustainability of the solution landscape.

Architecture&Solution Design

Own the end-to-end solution architecture for TPM, ensuring alignment with business strategy and enterprise architecture standards.

Design and configure scalable, future‑proof solutions supporting:

Trade promotions planning, budgeting and execution

Promotion performance, ROI analysis and advanced reporting/analytics

Define integration patterns, in collaboration with the Enterprise Architecture team, between TPM, ERP (e.g., SAP ECC / S/4HANA), and analytics platforms.

Ensure architecture supports global, multi‑region, and evolving business requirements.

Implementation Leadership

Serve as technical lead for TPM implementations (e.g., Vistex, or similar platforms).

Define system landscape, logical and physical architectures, and integration patterns (real‑time vs. batch, APIs, middleware).

Guide system configuration, customization, data migration, testing strategy, and cutover planning.

Partner with system integrators and external vendors, ensuring architectural integrity, quality, and adherence to standards.

Provide architectural oversight through design reviews, build phases, and post‑go‑live optimization.

Business&Stakeholder Engagement

Translate business requirements into clear, actionable designs.

Influence cross‑functional stakeholders (Sales, Finance, Trade Marketing, IT) without direct authority.

Communicate complex technical concepts in a way that is accessible to business and executive audiences.

Qualifications Experience

10+ years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture, preferably within CPG or FMCG.

Hands‑on experience with Trade Promotion Management (TPM) platforms (e.g., Vistex, or similar).

Strong TPM experience (e.g., Vistex, SAP TPM) with customer‑centric process design.

Proven experience integrating TPM and ERP systems (SAP ECC / S/4HANA required).

Technical&Functional Skills

Deep understanding of CPG trade processes: promotions, pricing, rebates, deductions, and accruals.

Strong integration architecture knowledge (APIs, middleware, batch vs real‑time).

Experience with data models, reporting, and analytics related to trade spend.

Familiarity with SAP SD, FI, pricing, and order‑to‑cash processes is a strong asset.

Leadership&Communication

Ability to influence without authority and guide cross‑functional teams.

Strong communication skills— able to explain complex concepts to both technical and business audiences.

Experience working with vendors, SIs, and internal delivery teams.

Benefits

Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

Group retirement plan with employer contribution

Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families

Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

Paid Parental Leave program

Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off

Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP&TFSA

Training and development programs

Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs

Organized activities for employees and their families

Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Salary

From $114,690 to $150,535. Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

Equal Opportunity Statement Saputo is an equal opportunity employer.

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