OUR CLIENT IN THE TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING/MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY ARE LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR OF IT. THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION IN FORT ERIE. IF YOU ARE A VISIONARY & PROACTIVE LEADER WITH DEEP EXPERTISE IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES WITH A PROVEN ABILITY TO ALIGN IT STRATEGIES WITH LONG-TERM ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS, PLEASE READ ON. AS A STRATEGIC THINKER WHO ANTICIPATES FUTURE TRENDS, DEVELOPS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX CHALLENGES, & LEVERAGES TECHNOLOGY TO DRIVE BUSINESS SUCCESS, ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER MOVE? WITH A RESILIENT & ADAPTABLE MINDSET, ARE YOU AN INSPIRING LEADER THAT FOSTERS A CULTURE OF COLLABORATION, EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, COMBINING TECHNICAL EXPERTISE WITH STRONG BUSINESS ACUMEN TO DELIVER OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY & COMPETITIVE ADVANAGE? IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, PLEASE READ ON !

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE DIRECTOR OF IT IS OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MANAGEMENT, STRATEGY, & EXECUTION OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THEIR MULTIPLE BUSINESSES. THIS ROLE INVOLVES OVERSEEING THE IT DEPT., ENSURING THAT SYSTEMS, NETWORKS, & TECHNOLOGIES ALIGN WITH THE BUSINESS'S GOALS & OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF BOTH LEGAL ENTITIES. THE DIRECTOR SERVES AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN TECHNICAL & NON TECHNICAL DOMAINS, TRANSLATING BUSIENSS OBJECTIVES INTO TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS. THIS ROLE WILL ENSURE THAT THE IT TEAM & ITS SOLUTIONS CONTRIBUTE TO THE BEST POSSIBLE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, MAXIMIZE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE & ACHIEVE FINANCIAL GOALS OF CONTINUOUS GROWTH.

PRIMARY PURPOSE -

• The Director of IT responsible for the management, strategy, & execution of IT infrastructure for multiple legal entities. This role involves overseeing the IT Dept. ensuring that systems, networks, policies, & technologies align with the business's goals & operational needs of both legal entities. The Director serves as a bridge between technical & non-technical domains, translating business objectives into technological solutions & vice versa. This role will ensure the IT team & its solutions contribute to the best possible customer experience, maximize operational performance, & achieve financial goals of continuous growth.

STRATEGIC IT PLANNING -

• Consult senior level stakeholders across the entire organization to identify business & technology needs & to optimize the use of information technology.
• Develop & execute a comprehensive strategic IT plan that aligns with the organization's goals, focusing on scalability, reliability, & efficiency.
• Create mid to long term objectives & goals for the IT team & work collaboratively with other departments to achieve corporate goals.
• Craft the technology roadmaps that forecast the future needs of the company, ensuring that the IT infrastructure is scalable, reliable & efficient.
• Lead the security of our networks & systems with proper policies, procedures & monitoring to ensure internal & external threats are minimized.
• Drive the implementation of best practices.

LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT -

• Lead the IT Dept., fostering a culture of innovation & continuous improvement.
• Manage & mentor IT staff, set objectives, & evaluate performance to ensure the right people are in the appropriate positions, & lead an engaged team that is agile, service-oriented & task driven.
• Articulate your vision to create a shared sense of purpose among your team, ensuring everyone is pulling together in the same direction & that you are prioritizing corporate & departmental goals, holding team members accountable, & providing them with meaningful feedback.
• Recruit, hire, train, onboard, manage & offboard management & professional level team members within your team.

BUDGET & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT -

• Oversee the IT budget, ensuring cost effective allocation of resources.
• Negotiate with vendors & manage procurement processes for IT equipment & services.
• Make cost effective decisions regarding the deployment of IT resources, infrastructure investment, & technology procurement balancing financial constraints with the need to invest in new technologies & systems.

TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT -

• Stay abreast of emerging technology trends & assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Evaluate & integrate new technologies that can enhance business operations, ensuring that the organization's IT infrastructure is secure, resilient & up to date.
• Lead the adoption of new technologies & systems to enhance operation effectiveness.

RISK MANAGGEMENT & COMPLIANCE -

• Identify & mitigate IT risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations & industry standards.
• Develop robust IT policies & procedures to minimize these risks & protect the organization's digital assets.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT -

• Oversee IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, & meet the organization's standards & requirements.

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION -

• Serve as the primary liaison between the IT Dept. & other business units, executive management, & external partners.
• Communicate IT strategies & initiatives effectively across all levels of the organization.