Head of Technology

Kainos; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation company located in Ontario seeks a Head of Technology. This executive role involves setting a strategic technology vision, mentoring talent, and engaging with senior clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in directing technology change, strong business development skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences. This full-time position values diversity and supports individual growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Has experience of setting a technology focused vision and directing change.
• Demonstrated ability in managing, coaching, and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Setting a technology direction and acting as a technical advisor.
• Conducting strategic analysis to influence business strategy.
• Engaging with senior clients as a senior technical adviser.
• Communicating technical goals to non-technical people.
• Driving strategic technology investments based on research.

Skills

People Development

Strategic Analysis

Business Development

Communication Skills

Innovation

Accountability for Infosec

Delivery Assurance

Job description

Overview

Head of Technology role at Kainos.

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At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators, driven by a shared mission to create real impact. We are a people-first culture where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and contributions make a difference. You’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. A technology leader is a key strategic role within the business, making executive technology decisions based on the sector and practices’ direction and goals.

The core responsibilities of a technology leader in Kainos include setting a technology direction, acting as a technical advisor to the business and C-level clients, maintaining a commercial edge over other technology services providers, developing and nurturing technical talent across the organisation, and representing Kainos as a technology evangelist.

Key responsibilities

• People Development
  • Identifying, mentoring and coaching talent within the technical capabilities, supporting a culture of wellbeing and inclusion
  • Developing future technology talent aligned with the needs of the business in terms of strategic development and succession planning
  • Creating environments for technical talent to thrive and achieve ambitious goals
• Strategy
  • Conducting strategic analysis and making recommendations that could influence the business strategy over medium- and long-term horizons
  • Work with Innovation and business development teams to qualify and evidence strategic analysis
  • Managing the technology budget and making investments aligned to the business strategy
  • Review, question, and support development of Sector/Practice technology strategy
• Business Development
  • Uses cross-cutting Sector/Practice insights to identify business development opportunities where existing or future technologies can assist in solving existing or future business or client problems
  • Inspire potential and existing clients and employees within Kainos markets and drive change where necessary
  • Engage with senior clients as a senior technical adviser and establish trusted relationships positioning Kainos as their technology partner of choice
• Communication
  • Communicate complicated technical goals to non-technical people
  • Engender enthusiasm about the possibilities new technologies can offer
  • Project the Kainos technology voice external to the organisation and represent Kainos in the broader technology ecosystem
• Partner Development
  • Ensure appropriate engagement and relationships across the Kainos technology community with strategic partners
  • Identify and develop future go-to-market strategies with strategic partners
  • Develop peer relationships with key strategic partners
  • Qualify and introduce new partners to our business and Sectors/Practices
  • Maximise the value we achieve across the technology team from our partnership relationships
• Innovation
  • Support alignments across peers and capability in researching and qualifying relevant technology shifts
  • Identify, recommend and drive strategic technology investments (skills, capability, partnerships, etc.)
  • Researching and qualifying current and future technologies
• Infosec
  • Accountable for delivery-focused Infosec across the organisation
• Delivery and Assurance
  • Accountable for Bid and Delivery Assurance across the organisation
  • Supporting Sector/Practice teams to plan for delivery ahead
  • Strategic delivery engagement and exceptional escalations
• Minimum Essential Requirements
  • Has experience of setting a technology focused vision and directing change across a spectrum of disciplines, balancing a focus on people, customer impact and commercial implications
  • Embeds a continuous improvement approach to direction of process, people and use of technology
  • Proven experience being accountable for different sizes and shapes of technology delivery challenges, e.g. services project, multi-team programme, packaged product. Building relationships and influencing at a c-suite level
  • Has applied innovative/creative thinking to new offerings and accounts to develop business; applying strong commercial awareness
  • Able to prioritise their time across multiple major projects particularly when working to deadlines
  • We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching, and developing members of your team and wider community

Embracing our differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone’s journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Information Services