Director of Technology & Systems
Huron Tractor
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Job summary
Huron Tractor, one of Canada's leading John Deere dealerships with eleven locations in Southern Ontario, seeks a Director of Technology & Systems to shape our technology strategy and digital transformation. You will lead enterprise systems, data, AI adoption, and cross-functional programs that drive measurable business value.
You'll collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, HR, Marketing, and store leadership to deliver practical, scalable technology solutions that improve customer uptime and
Qualifications
- Significant leadership experience in technology, business systems, operations, process improvement, or digital transformation.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and organizational change.
- Strong understanding of enterprise business systems, reporting, analytics, and process design.
- Exceptional communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience building relationships across multiple departments and locations.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance innovation with practical execution.
- Experience within agriculture, equipment dealerships, manufacturing, distribution, construction, automotive, or other multi-location service organizations would be considered a significant asset.
- Experience with Microsoft 365, PowerBI, IntelliDealer, Deere systems, CRM platforms, AI technologies, workflow automation, or similar enterprise solutions is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute Huron Tractor's enterprisetechnology and systems strategy
- Lead digital transformation and continuousprocess improvement initiatives
- Identify opportunities to simplify work,improve customer experience, and eliminate inefficiencies
- Champion responsible AI adoption and workflowautomation across the organization
- Oversee business systems includingIntelliDealer, Deere platforms, Microsoft technologies, Power BI, CRM,FileBound, ExpertConnect, and other key operational systems
- Partner with business leaders to improver Reporting, analytics, and decision-making
- Lead cross-functional technology and businessimprovement projects from concept through implementation
- Build strong relationships with departmentleaders, Store Managers, vendors, and technology partners
- Support change management by ensuring newsystems are practical, well communicated, and successfully adopted
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration,and continuous improvement across the organization.
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Job description
At Huron Tractor, we believe technologyshould make it easier for our customers and employees to succeed.
As one of Canada’s leading John Deeredealerships, with eleven locations serving Southern Ontario, we're investing inthe future of our business by connecting people, processes, technology, anddata in smarter ways.
We're looking for an experiencedtechnology leader who is comfortable discussing business strategy, solvingoperational challenges with managers, and leading transformational projectsacross the organization.
If you're energized by improving howorganizations work—not simply managing IT—this may be the opportunity you'vebeen waiting for.
To bethe most trusted equipment partner—recognized for exceptional service,innovation, and strong community roots.
Wedeliver industry-leading equipment, technology, parts, and service solutions tomaximize customer uptime and success. We are committed to team development,safe operations, continuous improvement, and strengthening the communities weserve.
Everythingwe do is guided by five core values:
- CustomerSuccess – We exist to keep our customersrunning, productive, and successful.
- Integrity& Trust – We strive to do what is right,treating people with honesty, fairness, and respect.
- People& Community – We invest in our employees andcontribute to the communities where we live and work.
- OneTeam – We collaborate across all locationsand departments to succeed together.
- Innovation& Adaptability – We embrace technology, new ideas,and smarter ways of working to stay ahead.
The Director of Technology &Systems will lead Huron Tractor's technology strategy, business systems,digital transformation, process improvement initiatives, data and reporting, AIadoption, and enterprise-wide technology projects.
This position is about much more thanIT.
You'll help shape how work gets doneacross the organization by improving systems, simplifying processes, enhancingcustomer experience, supporting our stores, and ensuring technology investmentscreate measurable business value.
Working closely with leaders acrossSales, Product Support, Store Operations, Finance, HR, Marketing, IT, and ourdealership locations, you'll help position Huron Tractor for long-term growthwhile maintaining the practical, customer-focused culture that has made ussuccessful.
As Director of Technology &Systems, you will:
- Develop and execute Huron Tractor's enterprisetechnology and systems strategy
- Lead digital transformation and continuousprocess improvement initiatives
- Identify opportunities to simplify work,improve customer experience, and eliminate inefficiencies
- Champion responsible AI adoption and workflowautomation across the organization
- Oversee business systems includingIntelliDealer, Deere platforms, Microsoft technologies, Power BI, CRM,FileBound, ExpertConnect, and other key operational systems
- Partner with business leaders to improvereporting, analytics, and decision-making
- Lead cross-functional technology and businessimprovement projects from concept through implementation
- Build strong relationships with departmentleaders, Store Managers, vendors, and technology partners
- Support change management by ensuring newsystems are practical, well communicated, and successfully adopted
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration,and continuous improvement across the organization.
During your first year, you'll focuson:
- Developing a technology roadmap that supportsour long-term strategic objectives
- Identifying high-impact opportunities to improve business processes across departments
- Improving customer communication and inquirymanagement
- Supporting practical AI implementation andautomation initiatives
- Enhancing reporting and business intelligencecapabilities
- Building trust with Store Managers anddepartmental leaders through practical, value-added improvements
- Creating alignment between technologyinvestments and operational priorities.
We're looking for a leader who combinesbusiness acumen with technology expertise.
You have:
- Significant leadership experience intechnology, business systems, operations, process improvement, or digitaltransformation
- A proven ability to lead cross-functionalprojects and organizational change
- Strong understanding of enterprise businesssystems, reporting, analytics, and process design
- Exceptional communication skills with bothtechnical and non-technical audiences
- Experience building relationships acrossmultiple departments and locations
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, andproblem-solving skills
- The ability to balance innovation withpractical execution
Experience within agriculture,equipment dealerships, manufacturing, distribution, construction, automotive,or other multi-location service organizations would be considered a significantasset.
Experience with Microsoft 365, PowerBI, IntelliDealer, Deere systems, CRM platforms, AI technologies, workflowautomation, or similar enterprise solutions is necessary.
Technology at Huron Tractor isn'tsimply about maintaining systems—it's about helping people succeed.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Influence enterprise-wide strategy andorganizational transformation
- Shape the future of technology across one ofCanada's leading John Deere dealerships
- Lead meaningful innovation that improves ourcustomer experience
- Help employees work smarter through bettersystems and processes
- Build a technology roadmap that supportscontinued growth
We also offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Professional development through John Deereand internal learning opportunities
- Career growth within a growing organization
- A collaborative culture where your ideas makea difference.
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