IT Director

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking an IT Director to lead Business Applications and Technology initiatives, bridging business needs with technology execution. The role centers on Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central, with about 60% focus on BC/365 and the remainder on broader IT projects, governance, and digital transformation.

This onsite, full-time leadership position offers oversight of ERP rollouts, vendor partnerships, budgets, and IT governance,

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT, technology, or business systems.
• Leadership in IT Director or similar roles.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Experience leading ERP implementations and integrations.
• Translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Strong project and stakeholder management.
• Experience with vendors and implementation partners.
• Understanding IT infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Dynamics 365/Business Central initiatives and implementations.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into tech solutions.
• Manage technology projects from planning to deployment and support.
• Evaluate systems and infrastructure for improvements.
• Lead business systems integrations and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and deployment strategies.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with objectives.
• Provide leadership across IT operations, applications, infrastructure, and tech initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Support data, reporting, cybersecurity, cloud initiatives.
• Establish IT policies, standards, and governance.
• Manage IT budgets and vendor relationships.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Azure

Power BI / Power Platform

ERP integrations

Job description

IT Director – Business Applications & Technology

Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 base + bonus/benefits

About The Opportunity

We are building a talent pool of experienced IT Directors, Technology Leaders, and Business Applications Leaders for current and upcoming opportunities across the Greater Toronto Area.

This role is ideal for a technology leader who can bridge business needs and technology execution, with a significant focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central initiatives as well as broader IT and technology projects.

Approximately 60% of the role will focus on Business Central / Microsoft Dynamics 365, while the remaining time will be dedicated to IT initiatives, technology projects, process improvements, and helping the organization leverage technology to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central initiatives and implementations.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technology solutions.
• Manage technology projects from planning and requirements through implementation and ongoing support.
• Evaluate existing systems, processes, and technology infrastructure and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead business systems integration and technology transformation initiatives.
• Work closely with vendors, implementation partners, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, priorities, and implementation strategies.
• Ensure technology projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction across IT operations, applications, infrastructure, and technology initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee/customer experience.
• Support data, reporting, analytics, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and other technology initiatives as required.
• Establish and maintain IT policies, standards, processes, and best practices.
• Manage technology vendors and external service providers.
• Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations to senior leadership.
• Act as a strategic technology partner to business leadership and help drive the organization's digital transformation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive IT, technology, business systems, or applications experience.
• Previous experience in an IT Manager, IT Director, Technology Director, Applications Director, or similar leadership role.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics 365.
• Experience leading ERP implementations, upgrades, integrations, or major business systems projects.
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Demonstrated project management and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience working with third‑party vendors, consultants, and implementation partners.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, applications, and enterprise systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology investments to business objectives.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline preferred.

Assets

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central certification or implementation experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• ERP integration experience.
• Power BI / Power Platform experience.
• Experience with cybersecurity and IT governance.
• Experience managing IT budgets and vendors.
• Experience leading technology transformation or digital transformation initiatives.

What We're Looking For

We are interested in speaking with IT Directors, IT Managers, Business Applications Leaders, ERP Managers, Dynamics 365/Business Central Leaders, and senior technology professionals who have a strong combination of business systems and IT leadership experience.