Director of Technology

Venor has partnered with Graybar Canada on their search to find a Director of Technology to join their team in Halifax, NS.

The Director of Technology leads the optimization of enterprise applications and provides innovative solutions that align with our organization’s objectives.

This role is responsible for leading major technology, security, ERP, network SYSTEMS, and transformational projects, with a high level of effective change management, and an ability to deliver projects on scope, time, and budget.

Your Key Responsibilities :

• Leading the development and execution of technology solutions that support the delivery of organizational success.
• Ensuring the IT group delivers highly effective IT Program management services and that projects are delivered on schedule, on budget and on scope, and incorporate proper change management.
• Identifying, analyzing and mitigating technology implementation risks (e.g. data and maintenance standards, business process standardization) and work across departments with senior leaders to develop solutions promoting a commitment to new approaches and initiatives.
• Partnering with stakeholders to continually assess and improve internal processes and champion opportunities for enhancing service delivery and the development of complex business solutions such as integrated technology, throughout National operations.
• Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to effectively partner with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Participating in strategic planning, tactical operation planning, and the development of contingency operation plans for supported systems and environments.
• Leading and supporting the prioritization of projects and programs within the portfolios and reporting on the overall project status, metrics and key performance indicators.
• Ensuring that IT implementations are aligned with approved business plans, are prioritized, and scheduled to optimize the utilization of resources and that risks have been appropriately identified and reasonably mitigated.
• Negotiating current and new contract agreements with hardware and software solution providers
• Keep current with the latest technologies and solutions that may be leveraged by the business.
• Responsibility for financial budgeting, tracking, and reporting on Capital, Operational, and Staffing expenditures for technology across all business units.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, engineering, finance or related field
• 10+ years senior leadership role in the appropriate field
• Superior knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including project management, software development, finance, customer service, e-commerce, leading enterprise, Network Security, ERP implementations, and employee management
• Proven ability to plan and manage operational process for maximum efficiency and productivity
• Experience in National multi-site operations an asset
• Ability to streamline and implement technology that support rapidly shifting business demands.
• Strong working knowledge of industry regulations and legislative guidelines
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics using business management software
• Proficiency in French an asset

We embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application.

We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.