Manager, Governance & Architecture
Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?
Who We Are
We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.
Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Manager, Governance & Architecture to join our IT Gov & Arch team in Toronto.
This is a permanent hybrid position.
As a Manager, Governance & Architecture you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic alignment of IT initiatives with business objectives, managing the enterprise architecture, strategic planning and facilitating change management processes. This role combines leadership in IT governance, enterprise architecture design, planning and change management to ensure the organization's technology landscape supports its long-term goals.
Additionally, in this position you will:
Education:
Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale’s finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale’s ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.
Include to Transform
At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.
Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Pay Grade: GRG
Apply by: November 16th, 2025
#ValeBaseMetals
Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers .
Who We Are
We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.
Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Manager, Governance & Architecture to join our IT Gov & Arch team in Toronto.
This is a permanent hybrid position.
As a Manager, Governance & Architecture you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic alignment of IT initiatives with business objectives, managing the enterprise architecture, strategic planning and facilitating change management processes. This role combines leadership in IT governance, enterprise architecture design, planning and change management to ensure the organization's technology landscape supports its long-term goals.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Develop and enforce IT governance frameworks aligned with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Lead enterprise architecture strategy, including business, data, application, and technology domains, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Oversee IT decision-making processes and performance metrics, promoting transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated architecture solutions.
- Drive innovation and change management, identifying emerging technologies and implementing strategies for IT transformation.
- Foster strong partnerships with technology providers and internal stakeholders, while managing risk, compliance, and business continuity planning.
Education:
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in Information Technology, Business, Logistics, Finance, Supply Chain Management or Engineering.
- A minimum of 10 years experience
- Ability to manage global project delivery, resources, technical roadmaps, and adherence to standards.
- Expertise in monitoring metrics, managing risks, and driving continuous improvements and innovation.
- Strong ability in building strong partnerships with technology vendors and influencing business stakeholders.
- Ability to lead initiatives and make strategic decisions effectively.
- Strong analytical skills with flexibility to manage change and complexity.
- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Virtual Healthcare online
- Online training and career development opportunities
Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale’s finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale’s ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.
Include to Transform
At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.
Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Pay Grade: GRG
Apply by: November 16th, 2025
#ValeBaseMetals
Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers .