Technology Jobs in Aurora, ON

• Location: Richmond Hill
• Type: C-Suite / Retained 1
• Job #20201

Position: Vice President, Technology Transformation
Company Overview
Our client is a growth-oriented private investment firm focused on building and scaling middle-market businesses. The firm partners closely with leadership teams across a diverse portfolio of companies, emphasizing operational excellence, value creation, and long-term growth. With a collaborative, hands-on approach, the firm is deeply involved in driving strategic and operational improvements across its investments.
The organization fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and partnership, where team members are encouraged to take ownership, think critically, and make a measurable impact.

Role Overview
The Vice President, Technology Transformation is a senior leadership role responsible for driving technology-enabled value creation across a portfolio of operating companies. This individual will lead the full lifecycle of transformation initiatives—from identifying high-impact opportunities and building business cases, to executing implementations and measuring results.
This is a highly hands-on role suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys turning strategy into execution. The position requires strong business acumen, technical fluency, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities Technology Strategy & Opportunity Identification

• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and automation tools, to identify high-ROI opportunities across portfolio companies
• Conduct market research, vendor evaluations, and industry analysis to stay current on trends and capabilities
• Partner with leadership teams to assess operational inefficiencies and prioritize technology-driven improvements
• Build and manage a pipeline of high-impact transformation initiatives

Implementation & Change Management

• Lead end-to-end implementation of technology initiatives, including vendor coordination and solution deployment
• Develop project plans, manage timelines, and ensure delivery within scope and budget
• Drive adoption through effective change management and stakeholder engagement
• Track performance against defined KPIs and validate business outcomes

Financial Analysis & Business Case Development

• Develop detailed financial models and ROI analyses for proposed initiatives
• Define success metrics, including cost savings, revenue impact, and payback periods
• Collaborate with leadership to validate assumptions and align on investment decisions

Portfolio Optimization & Scaling

• Create frameworks and playbooks to replicate successful initiatives across multiple companies
• Standardize vendor selection, contracting, and pricing strategies to drive efficiencies
• Develop tools and templates to streamline implementation and improve consistency

Firm-Level Technology Enablement

• Serve as a subject matter expert on technology transformation and AI initiatives
• Support internal teams with the evaluation and deployment of firm-wide tools and capabilities

Governance & Reporting

• Establish reporting frameworks to track and communicate financial and operational impact
• Present results and insights to senior leadership and investment stakeholders
• Support training and enablement efforts to ensure long-term adoption and capability building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or related) preferred
• 8+ years of experience in technology transformation, consulting, or enterprise technology implementation
• Proven track record of leading initiatives from concept through execution and delivering measurable business impact
• Strong understanding of enterprise technologies (, ERP, CRM, BI, automation tools) and AI applications
• Experience evaluating vendors and making build vs. buy decisions
• Strong financial acumen, including experience building ROI models and analyzing business performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Experience working with private equity firms or portfolio companies is a plus
• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Location & Travel

• This role is onsite in their north Atlanta office location. Candidates must be local to Atlanta or willing to relocate.
• Initial onboarding may include time spent at a secondary office location in Florida
• Travel of approximately 25–50% is expected to support portfolio company initiatives and industry engagement

Compensation
Compensation is competitive and includes base salary, performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.