IT Manager

IEC Holden; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Montreal is seeking an IT professional to lead the management of IT infrastructure and digital initiatives. This role requires maintaining high system uptime, implementing IT processes for growth, and managing cybersecurity standards, ensuring scalability and reliability as the company expands. Ideal candidates should have strong project management skills and knowledge of IT systems integration.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT infrastructure management and digital initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of networking, cloud platforms, and ERP/MES integration.
• Proficient in enforcing cybersecurity policies and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT infrastructure and systems management across multiple locations.
• Implement IT processes and ensure uptime for critical systems.
• Drive IT growth to support company expansion and acquisitions.
• Manage IT cost and vendor relationships effectively.
• Establish cybersecurity measures and compliance standards.

Skills

Strategic & Hands-On Balance

Project Management

Infrastructure Expertise

Adaptability

Business Acumen

Influence Without Authority

Cultural Agility

Problem-Solving

Job description

Department

Information Technology

Location

Montreal

Outcomes

Lead the growth and management of IT infrastructure, systems, and digital initiatives to support the company’s expansion from $50M to $250M+ revenue and 10 to 50 customers, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across multiple manufacturing locations in the US, Canada, and Mexico. This is an individual contributor role, with responsibility for both maintaining current systems and driving forward new IT capabilities that align with business growth and acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & Systems Reliability: Maintain >99.9% uptime for critical systems and networks across all sites. o Implement standardized IT processes, backups, and disaster recovery for all locations.
• Scalable IT for Growth: Successfully scale IT systems to support customer growth from 10 to 50 and revenue expansion to $250M+. o Build IT platforms that integrate seamlessly with ERP, CRM, MES, and finance systems to support manufacturing and acquisitions.
• Acquisition & Expansion Readiness: Lead IT due diligence and integration for at least 4 acquisitions or new manufacturing sites within five years. o Deliver IT integration within 6 months of each acquisition/site launch.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Establish and enforce cybersecurity policies that meet or exceed industry standards (NIST, ISO, or equivalent). o Achieve zero critical security breaches and maintain compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Cost & Vendor Management: Optimize IT spend to stay within budget while supporting growth. o Build and manage key vendor relationships, ensuring service levels and cost-effectiveness.

Role Competencies

• Strategic & Hands: On Balance: Able to both manage big-picture IT roadmaps and execute day-to-day problem solving.
• Project Management: Skilled at planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Infrastructure Expertise: Strong knowledge of networking, cloud platforms, ERP/MES integration, and IT security.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a growing, entrepreneurial environment with changing priorities.
• Business Acumen: Understands manufacturing operations, cost drivers, and how IT enables efficiency and growth.
• Influence Without Authority: Partners effectively with executives, operations leaders, and front-line staff.
• Cultural Agility: Capable of working across U.S., Canadian, and Mexican operations.
• Problem-Solving: Resourceful in diagnosing issues, finding solutions, and driving continuous improvement.