Director IT Applications and Business Solutions

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Laval; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Medical, Dental, Vision

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Sonepar Canada, Inc. is seeking a Director IT Applications and Business Solutions in Laval, QC to lead enterprise applications and digital solutions.

You will align IT initiatives with business goals, drive cross-functional teams, and foster innovation across ERP, CRM, HRIS, and related systems. The role requires 10+ years in IT leadership, strong governance and cloud experience, and a track record of large-scale system implementations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience focusing on applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Business; Master’s preferred.
• Strong cloud, SDLC, and integration platform knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proven track record in enterprise system implementations and digital transformation.
• Experience with IT governance and cybersecurity best practices.
• Executive-level presentation and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ERP/CRM/HRIS roadmap aligned with priorities.
• Lead end-to-end application lifecycle management including selection, implementation, integration, and improvements.
• Direct IT professionals, solution architects, and project managers to deliver scalable solutions.
• Ensure governance over applications portfolio including security, compliance, and risk management.
• Oversee vendor relationships, negotiations, and performance for outsourcers and software.
• Manage budget planning, forecasting, and cost optimization for applications portfolio.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and contribute to IT strategy and innovation.
• Applications Portfolio Management – rationalize licenses and SaaS subscriptions for ROI.
• Business Relationship Management – collaborate with operating companies on process improvement.

Skills

IT leadership

Cloud-based apps

SDLC

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Digital transformation

Governance & security

Vendor management

Budget forecasting

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

HRIS systems

Job description

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Director IT Applications and Business Solutions

Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location: Laval, QC, CA, H7P 5P9

About Us:

Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

The Director, IT Applications and Business Solutions is a strategic leader responsible for the development, implementation, and optimization of enterprise applications and digital solutions that drive business value. This individual will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance business systems, align IT initiatives with organizational goals, and foster innovation through technology.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the roadmap for enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HRIS, etc.) aligned with business priorities
• Lead end-to-end application lifecycle management including selection, implementation, integration, and continuous improvements
• Direct a team of IT professionals, solution architects, and project managers to deliver scalable and sustainable solutions
• Ensure strong governance over applications portfolio including security, compliance, and risk management
• Oversee vendor relationships, negotiations, and performance for outsourced services and software solutions
• Manage budget planning, forecasting, and cost optimization for the applications portfolio
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and contributes to the IT strategy and innovation program
• Applications Portfolio Management – Rationalizing License support and SaaS subscriptions, avoiding redundancy, and promoting ROI-focused adoption.
• Business Relationship Management – As a Business Partner of one or more of our Operating Companies, collaborate with business leaders to identify process improvement opportunities and digital transformation initiatives

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles with a focus on applications and business solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Strong understanding of cloud-based applications, software development lifecycle, and integration platforms
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills
• Proven success in leading enterprise system implementations and digital transformation initiatives
• Experience with IT governance frameworks and cybersecurity best practices
• Strong executive-level presentation and writing skills
• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates.

We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong.

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan.

We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve.

It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization.

All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates.

Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request.

If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time.

We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.