Director, Business Systems – IT

Role Overview

• Define business system architecture and technology standards for a multi-platform, best of breed landscape
• Serve as the business partner to other senior leaders, collaborating to facilitate and implement solutions
• Mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary team to support their professional growth and career development
• Monitor operational KPIs to drive continuous improvement
• Manage the technology budget to optimize technology investments
• Stay current in the emerging technology trends to inform the business strategy
• Oversee the enterprise applications and systems operations and lifecycle
• Assess and develop technology roadmaps to support business growth and efficiency
• Align application roadmaps with enterprise architecture standards, compliance and security
• Architect robust, scalable solutions to meet business needs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline business processes, reduce workarounds, and implement best practices
• Negotiate with and manage relationships with technology vendors
• Oversee budget and staffing requirements, including use of external contractors or vendors
• Manage daily IT operations, including systems, networks, and hardware/software support.
• Manage IT staff, including continuous learning and development plans
• Develop technical specifications, and ensure compliance with data governance and security policies.
• Oversee the functionality, security, and maintenance of critical enterprise applications.
• Provision, monitor, and maintain cloud infrastructure and services for business systems (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data protection and business continuity
• Conduct risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss
• Develop, implement and maintain the organization's cybersecurity strategy, policies and procedures
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, manage risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Lead response efforts, including detection, containment, investigation, and recovery
• Manage security personnel, security budgets, and third-party vendor relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience as a technology leader with demonstrated success in strategic planning and execution
• Progressive responsibility managing technology operations for global operations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience building and executing technology roadmaps, which include enterprise applications, data management and information security
• Experience managing ioS, Windows, Android and Linux operating systems
• Experience managing SaaS business applications, ERP platforms and integration
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams, guiding digital business transformation

Tech Stack

• Android
• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• ERP
• Google Cloud Platform
• iOS
• Linux

Benefits

• Purposeful Work: Make a global impact by advancing sustainable food production
• Our People: Work with a fun, collaborative, and supportive team
• Recharge: Generous vacation policy, company-paid holidays and year-end winter break
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements and strong work-life balance culture
• Prioritize Your Well-Being: Access comprehensive health plans designed to support your physical and mental health
• Group RRSP, which includes a 3% company paid match after three months of employment
• Office location that is convenient via transit and bike paths