Manager, IT Applications - Remote

Aurora Cannabis; Ontario; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry is seeking a Manager for IT Applications. This role involves leading a technical team, managing application support, and implementing innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive IT experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in enterprise applications. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT with 5+ years managing application teams.
• Experience with CRM and ERP systems.
• Prior leadership experience in remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team supporting technical application activities.
• Lead implementation of new system applications.
• Ensure applications are SOX compliant.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Knowledge

Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

MS Dynamics

Sage X3

AWS

Azure

Job description

We’re searching for a dynamic leader to join our IT Division as our newest Manager, IT Applications. In this role, you will report into the Director, IT Commercial, Finance, & HR Solutions and lead a technical team that supports a variety of applications – such as, but not limited to, Microsoft D365, MS SharePoint, MS Teams. You will leverage your strong leadership and technical skills to introduce innovative solutions that help shape the future of Aurora and allow us to open the world to cannabis. Sound interesting? Here is a little more…

As the Manager, IT Applications you will…

• Manage a team supporting technicalapplication activities and foster their professional growth and development
• Perform daily operational support of applications and liaise with business stakeholders to define and ensure SLAs and expectations are met
• Lead the implementation of all new system applications by developing roadmaps, defining functional and business requirements and developing and presenting business cases to senior leadership for approval
• Ensure proper security measures are implemented to protect computing resources and critical data and train new users by ensuring IT Operational Documentation is relevant
• Participate in Audit Reviews and ensure applications are SOX compliant and work closely with other IT teams to ensure production applications are performing and operationally stable
• Manage all aspects of business as it relates to IT application systems, including upgrades, testing, and coordinating service outages
• Develop and manage departmental expenditures to ensure alignment with approved Capital and Operating budgets

You will be setup for success if you have…

• Post-secondary education, such as a Bachelor’s Degree, in Computer Science or related field
• 15 + years of relevant work experience in the IT industry with 5 + years supporting Enterprise level applications and managing application teams (we would also welcome an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• Prior leadership experience building and nurturing high-performing teams in remote locations and managing projects with cross-functional groups
• Strong technical experience and knowledge supporting applications such as CRM (MS Dynamics) and ERP (Sage X3 preferred) systems and collaborating with business units to define requirements and introduce solutions

Bonus points if you have…

• Experience with cloud hosted applications in AWS / Azure and supporting custom configured COTS products
• Knowledge of the cannabis industry and experience working with highly integrated business units and systems to deliver sound solutions

We know you’re the right candidate because…

• You’re a natural relationship builder who can collaborate with all levels of the organization in remote environments to drive business value
• You’re a strong communicator with the ability to convey complex technical terms in simple and engaging formats to elevate the user experience
• You’re an expert at root cause analysis and enjoy tackling challenges and finding solutions quickly in fast-paced environments
• You’re a people-oriented leader who goes above and beyond to nurture the success of others

Diversity and inclusion

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know!

Health and safety

If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other Social Media apps. You will never be requested to provide confidential information such as banking information or your Social Insurance Number in the interview process.