Information Technology - Director - Information Technology

Cosmetica is recognized for innovation, excellence, and commercialization with award-winning products. From concept to creation, we offer an unparalleled array of services that will inspire, create and deliver every step of the way. We value and recognize talent and want you to help us create beauty in the world! At Cosmetica Laboratories, we are committed to growing our internal employees and developing them to become the best version of themselves.

Director, IT

Full Time, Permanent

Hybrid– Scarborough ON

Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director, IT ensures the seamless delivery of IT operations and leads the development and execution of the company's technology roadmaps. This role plays a key strategic and operational part in enabling business growth, ensuring security, and fostering innovation.

Responsibilities :

• Collaborate closely with the CFO and senior management to develop and execute IT strategies and objectives aligned with the company’s business goals.
• Design and implement IT roadmaps encompassing people, processes, and technology to drive operational excellence and innovation.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to recommend solutions that enhance business processes and create efficiencies.
• Ensure robust service delivery models are implemented, monitored, and optimized for effectiveness and user satisfaction.
• Maintain oversight of IT infrastructure, applications, endpoints, and networks to ensure stability, efficiency, and security.
• Monitor and present key performance metrics, such as system uptime, project delivery timelines, and budget adherence, to leadership.
• Safeguard information assets through a “Security by Design” approach, ensuring cybersecurity controls are embedded across all systems.
• Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and disaster recovery plans to mitigate risk and ensure business continuity.
• Research, design, and implement technological solutions that drive productivity, efficiency, and collaboration, including business intelligence and communication tools.
• Lead the adoption of cloud-based solutions, AI / ML, and advanced analytics where applicable to future-proof business operations and drive optimization.
• Partner with functional department leaders to collaborate on technology enabled solutions that are scalable and cost effective that address challenges and needs of their respective function.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Provide direct supervision to the IT team.
• Oversee scalable and reliable IT infrastructure and drive enterprise application development and optimization.
• Deliver exceptional end-user support and incident resolution.
• Build a diverse and inclusive culture that values teamwork and continuous learning.
• Oversee IT projects from initiation to completion, including scope development, scheduling, resource allocation, execution, and lessons learned.
• Represent IT in all projects that impact any aspect of Cosmetica technology.
• Partner with the CFO to manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective investments in technology and services.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and manage contracts to ensure alignment with business requirements and financial objectives.

Skills, Experience and Education :

Interested candidates are welcome to submit their resume and cover letter directly to this posting on or by December 6, 2024 . We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls, please.

Cosmetica Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

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