Vice President of Information Systems

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Were looking for a Vice President Information Systems to join our this role you will define and execute the enterprise systems strategy that enables Lightspeeds global growth operational excellence and business transformation agenda.

Reporting to the SVP Systems & Revenue you will lead a global Information Systems organization spanning product management engineering enablement support governance and enterprise platforms. You will be accountable for the vision investment strategy operating model and performance of Lightspeeds enterprise systems ecosystem ensuring technology capabilities effectively support business priorities scalable growth and organizational efficiency.

As a senior leader and strategic partner to the executive team you will drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives optimize business processes and influence company-wide decisions related to systems automation AI enablement and operational scalability. You will balance long-term strategic planning with operational excellence ensuring Lightspeeds systems landscape remains secure resilient cost-effective and positioned for future growth.

What youll be doing:

Strategy & Transformation:

• Define and execute Lightspeeds multi-year systems strategy in alignment with corporate objectives growth plans and transformation priorities..

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that simplify business processes improve scalability and increase organizational effectiveness.

• Champion adoption of AI automation and emerging technologies to improve employee productivity business effectiveness and operational performance.

• Ensure enterprise systems capabilities support future growth acquisitions geographic expansion and evolving business models.

• Establish governance prioritization and operation frameworks that ensure effective decision-making resource allocation and delivery standards across the IS portfolio.

Portfolio & Investment Management:

• Own the Information Systems operating budget investment portfolio and resource planning process.

• Drive optimization of technology spend while balancing innovation scalability and operational reliability.

• Ensure enterprise systems investments deliver measurable business outcomes and return on investment.

• Lead executive-level vendor negotiations and strategic technology partnership decisions.

• Provide leadership and oversight across enterprise systems initiatives balancing business value operational stability compliance and technical sustainability.

• Monitor portfolio performance key risks dependencies and resource allocation taking action to address issues and optimize outcomes.

Executive Partnership & Business Enablement:

• Serve as the executive advisor to senior leadership on enterprise systems strategy digital transformation automation opportunities and operational scalability.

• Influence organizational decision-making through data-driven recommendations and strategic insights.

• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional leaders across Finance Revenue Operations People and Technology teams to ensure enterprise systems effectively support organizational goals and operational needs.

• Ensure enterprise systems and platforms effectively support revenue generation customer operations and internal business functions.

• Drive adoption effectiveness and business value realization across Information Systems capabilities and services.

• Partner with Data Product and Technology organizations to align enterprise systems with broader company AI analytics and automation strategies.

Operational Excellence:

• Drive continuous improvement across Information Systems processes workflows services and ways of working .

• Ensure operational stability compliance scalability and documentation standards are maintained.

• Establish performance measures and operating rhythms that promote accountability transparency and continuous improvement.

Leadership & Organizational Development:

• Lead and develop a global organization through senior leaders across product management engineering enablement support governance and enterprise platforms.

• Define and evolve the organizational structure operating model and talent strategy required to support future business growth.

• Build leadership capability and succession plans for critical roles across the Information Systems organization.

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability innovation customer outcomes operational excellence and continuous learning.

What you need to bring:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Business Administration Management or a related field.

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience across Information Systems Enterprise Applications Business Systems Technology Operations or related functions.

• Experience leading large-scale enterprise systems organizations through multiple layers of leadership.

• Proven success defining enterprise technology strategy and leading complex business transformation initiatives.

• Experience managing significant operating budgets technology investment portfolios and strategic vendor relationships.

• Experience leveraging automation AI and modern enterprise platforms to drive business outcomes

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate organizational priorities into scalable systems and processes.

• Strong decision-making and prioritization skills in complex fast-paced environments.

• Experience leading organizational change transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a data-informed approach to decision-making.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity manage competing priorities and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills .Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

• Deep understanding of enterprise systems governance service delivery and business operations.

Youll enjoy:

• A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work

• A culture that celebrates performance

• The chance to make an impact in a team thats big enough for career growth but lean enough to make your voice heard

• Career-defining opportunities

Plus benefits designed to keep you happy healthy and fulfilled.

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies

• Equity options because this is your company too

• Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters

• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career

• Health and wellness credit so you feel your best

• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community

• Interest groups employee led networks social committees to sponsored sports teams

• Computer purchase program to get your personal MacBook

• Enhanced parental leave to support growing families

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here

Obviously this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love and we want to offer you a place youre proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005 in Montreals gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy Lightspeeds one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify scale and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations multichannel sales expansion to new locations global payments financial solutions and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal Canada in 2005 Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America Europe and Asia Pacific the company serves retail hospitality and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Sales
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1