Director, Networking & IT Operations — Strategic Leader

Longo's; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

A grocery retail company in Vaughan seeks a Director, Technology - Networking & Operations to develop and implement technology solutions aligned with organizational goals. The role requires overseeing IT infrastructure and network architecture, mentoring IT professionals, and driving technology innovation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT operations, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Excellent project management skills and vendor management experience are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of progressive experience in IT operations, including a minimum of 7 years in senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing core IT operational functions including Service Desk and Networking.
• Industry certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to modernize infrastructure.
• Lead development of IT policies and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Manage relationships with third-party hosting providers.

Skills

IT operations management

Project management

Vendor management

Network architecture

Cybersecurity frameworks

Cloud infrastructure

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

ServiceNow

SolarWinds

VMware

Azure

AWS

Job description

A grocery retail company in Vaughan seeks a Director, Technology - Networking & Operations to develop and implement technology solutions aligned with organizational goals. The role requires overseeing IT infrastructure and network architecture, mentoring IT professionals, and driving technology innovation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT operations, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Excellent project management skills and vendor management experience are essential for success in this position.