DIRECTOR, IT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Personnel Search Ltd.; Moncton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of IT Business Solutions to drive digital transformation and align technology with business objectives. This strategic role entails leading IT strategy, managing IT systems, and fostering innovation while ensuring cybersecurity and operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT leadership, particularly within the supply chain or agriculture sectors, and demonstrate a strong ability to build high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• 5 years in senior management roles, preferably in supply chain or agriculture.
• Strong background in managing enterprise risk and promoting innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a digital transformation roadmap aligning with business goals.
• Manage IT systems and ensure operational efficiency.
• Build and mentor high-performing IT teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or Related Field

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Business Relationship Management Professional

PROSCI Change Practitioner

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

ITIL

COBIT

TOGAF

Job description

Our client – a highly respected and well-established group of companies – is seeking a Director, IT Business Solutions to lead transformative IT strategy and execution within one of its divisions. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for an experienced, strategic IT executive who thrives in fast-evolving environments and knows how to align technology with core business goals.

In this role, you will shape the division’s digital future – driving innovation, aligning enterprise-wide IT systems, and modernizing infrastructure to optimize performance, security, and growth. You’ll work closely with division leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to build and execute a forward-thinking roadmap that supports long-term business success.

What You’ll Do

• Design and execute a division-wide digital transformation roadmap that aligns with enterprise strategic objectives and supports long-term business goals.
• Manage IT systems, assets, and infrastructure to ensure efficiency, reliability, and continuous optimization. Oversee IT services through a centralized shared services model tailored to meet divisional needs.
• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, ensuring seamless alignment between IT initiatives and organizational objectives. Effectively communicate the value of technology investments across all levels of the division.
• Build and mentor high-performing IT teams, cultivating a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Champion robust cybersecurity measures and privacy controls, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while safeguarding operational integrity and business continuity.
• Lead critical technology initiatives from planning through delivery, keeping projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Identify and implement new technologies and systems that enhance efficiency, productivity, and competitive advantages.
• Promote enterprise standards and governance, including the use of shared services models and business architecture best practices.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned IT leader with over 10 years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years in senior management roles, ideally within the supply chain or agriculture industries. A strategic thinker and passionate change leader, you excel at aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to drive meaningful transformation.

You have a proven track record of building and leading diverse, high-performing IT teams in complex corporate environments. Your expertise includes managing enterprise risk, ensuring business continuity, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

You hold an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred. You bring recognized professional certifications such as Business Relationship Management Professional and PROSCI Change Practitioner, with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly regarded.

Additional credentials like Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), ITIL, COBIT, and TOGAF certifications are considered strong assets.

If you’re a transformational IT leader with the experience, vision, and drive to lead digital change, we’d love to hear from you. Click on the Apply for Job button below to submit your resume or contact Jared Larsen at 506-852-8068 for a confidential exchange of information.