- Location
- Toronto, ON
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Source
- PCRecruiter
Description
- Ensure the organization’s IT strategy aligns with corporate goals
- Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve business performance
- Build and continuously update a road map that supports the company’s long-term growth
- Advise senior leadership of emerging technologies, risks and opportunities
- Oversee all IT infrastructure including networks, servers, cloud platforms, telecommunications, and end-user computing
- Lead all phases of the business systems implementation including planning, testing, execution, and implementation as well as assisting in implementation of upgrades and enhancements
- Develop and maintain the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, providing security awareness and training
- Oversee cybersecurity assessments and audits
- Manage disaster recovery, business continuity plans, incident response, vulnerability management and compliance requirements
- Ensure compliance with applicable privacy, security and regulatory requirements
- Establish and update policies for data management, retention, access controls and any other IT policies or procedures required company wide
- Research potential IT vendor alternatives, propose solutions, and manage contract negotiations
- Develop and manage the annual budget for Information Systems
- Ensure cost-effective procurement and utilization of technology assets
- Establish departmental objectives and performance expectations of the IT team
- Demonstrate good leadership skills with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science or similar
- Preferably 10+ years experience in building and managing an IT team within a mid-size organization
- Experience in an IT role within construction/real estate development is a must
- Familiarity with New Star Constellation ERP, Hub Spot, SalesForce, Yardi, Power BI, Inform Excel is an asset
- Proven experience in project leadership.
- Experience in managing expectations and working in a multi-user/multi-division environment
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with users, management, and project teams
- Excellent analytical, organizational, planning, and time management skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously