Senior Manager, IT Business Services

Canada Careers; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work certification

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Messer seeks a Senior Manager, IT Business Services to bridge IT and regional business teams, delivering IT services, projects and enhancements. You will lead 10–15 senior staff across technology disciplines, manage budgets and portfolios, and ensure high service levels.

You will coordinate with regional technology leads, align with roadmaps, and drive continuous improvement in IT delivery and cybersecurity, enabling business value and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in IT leadership and large-scale ERP implementations.
• Strong governance, budgeting, and vendor management experience.
• Ability to translate business needs into IT strategy.

Responsibilities

• Bridge IT and business teams to deliver IT services and projects.
• Lead a 10–15 person team across multiple disciplines.
• Manage local IT budgets (Opex/Capex) and service levels.
• Oversee communications on IT services, changes, and cybersecurity.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Budget Management

Vendor Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

15+ years equivalent professional experience

Tools

ERP Systems

IT Service Management

Job description

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America.We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

• Certified as Great Place to Work®
• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate ranging from $120,000 and $150,000 with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn!
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on several products and services across Canada.

Purpose:

Reporting to the CIO Americas, the Senior Manager, IT Business Services is responsible for bridging the gap between IT and local business teams, ensuring the effective delivery of IT services, projects, and enhancements. Working closely with core regional technology teams it aims to understand and leverage regional standards, support technology roadmaps and maximize the value of IT to the business. This role involves leading a diverse team, managing budgets, prioritizing and executing IT projects, and maintaining high service levels. Additionally, the role oversees communication related to IT services, technology changes, and cybersecurity to ensure alignment with business needs and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Relationship Management: Manage the relationship between IT and local business teams, ensuring the delivery of IT services, projects, and enhancements.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of 10-15 senior internal FTEs across various technology disciplines; inc. including business process/functional consultants, local IT service/ support staff, project managers and locally specific development resources.
• Budget Management: Prepare and deliver local IT Opex and Capex budgets.
• Project and Portfolio Management: Manage business demands for IT projects and solutions, prioritize effectively, and ensure execution of the IT project and enhancement portfolio.
• Supplier Management: Manage key local 3 rd Party technology providers to support local IT technology, service and project-based requirements.
• Service Level Management: Define and agree on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for key IT services, monitor and manage delivery to agreed SLAs, and measure end-user satisfaction.
• Communication Management: Manage communication across all aspects of IT, including service, technology changes, and cybersecurity, to the local business.

What it takes:

Required skills:

• Project Management: Ability to oversee multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of IT systems, software, and hardware to support business operations. incl. ERP Platforms, Software Applications, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity.
• Cybersecurity Knowledge: Proficiency in implementing robust security measures and responding to potential threats.
• Budget Management: Experience in planning and allocating resources efficiently to operate within financial means.
• Vendor Management: Skills in managing relationships with external vendors for software, hardware, and services.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues and finding solutions quickly to minimize downtime.
• Communication: Ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Team Leadership: Strong leadership skills to manage and develop a diverse team of technology resources.
• Strategic Planning : Capability to align IT initiatives with the broader business strategy.
• Change Management: Proficiency in managing and implementing technology changes within the organization

Education:

• Required
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in IT Leadership/Management roles
  • Experience in leading the implementation of complex ERP and large-scale business technology projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM related studies (or 15+ years equivalent professional experience)
• Nice To Have
  • Professional IT certifications, e.g. ITIL, COBIT etc.

At Messer, our vision for culture and engagement is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcome the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual with an equal opportunity to thrive.

Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady workand opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Together we value innovation, efficiency, and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to builda career where your skills are valued and developed.

No artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

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