The Opportunity:

Our client is a large and established multi location business in the automotive industry, with 1500 employees and locations centralized in Ontario. Known for a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, the organization has built a positive reputation in the industry and continues to grow by delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions.

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 General Manager (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.