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Vice President, Information Technology

Vice President, Information Technology

ML6 Search + Talent AdvisoryMarkham, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job description

The Opportunity :

Our client, a well established retail business, is looking to hire a Vice President of Information Technology to join their growing team. This role involves overseeing IT infrastructure, managing a team, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals, and driving enhanced operational efficiency. As a member of the leadership team, the VP of IT will be responsible for guiding the IT department and managing technological resources to support overall business objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing :

  • Oversee all IT functions to ensure seamless integration with business operations and objectives.
  • Develop and execute forward-thinking technology strategies that align with and propel the company's goals.
  • Architect, define, and continuously refine the organization’s IT infrastructure to support scalability and innovation.
  • Champion innovation by evaluating, adopting, and integrating cutting-edge technologies and best practices.
  • Analyze and articulate the business impact of IT solutions to optimize performance and drive growth.
  • Build and nurture strong internal relationships, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance overall business operations.
  • Shape and contribute to the creation of long-term IT strategies, while managing product and service roadmaps for future success.
  • Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, providing leadership with strategic insights and recommendations.
  • Develop, implement, and oversee rigorous security, privacy, and data protection protocols to safeguard company assets.
  • Ensure IT systems meet all regulatory, legal, and security standards through continuous audits and assessments.
  • Direct IT system deployments, maintaining strict compliance with ongoing monitoring and industry best practices.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow the IT and data management teams, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
  • Ensure the IT organization is optimally structured and well-resourced to meet the evolving needs of the company.
  • Cultivate a collaborative, communicative, and performance-driven culture within the IT team.
  • Monitor and optimize IT service delivery, aligning it with the evolving needs of the business and stakeholders.
  • Continuously seek and implement opportunities for improving internal systems, processes, and efficiencies.
  • Provide strategic support to colleagues and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and operational performance.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, with a strong technical foundation; or the equivalent in education and experience
  • Proven strategic vision and demonstrated leadership capabilities, with a track record of driving IT transformations that align with business goals.
  • 10+ years of demonstrated progressive IT experience with 2+ years at a senior level, and experience in, managing large technical teams and overseeing complex technology infrastructures.
  • Expertise in people management with a focus on team development, mentoring, and fostering high-performance cultures; formal leadership training is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support global operations and drive company initiatives.