VP, Enterprise Applications

Canada Goose; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader for the VP of Enterprise Applications role. This key position involves driving innovation and shaping strategic technology initiatives to empower the organization. You will oversee enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with corporate goals while managing a dedicated team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the company's success and foster trusted partnerships with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team committed to creating an inclusive culture and making a meaningful difference in the world.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Donation Matching

Paid Volunteer Time

Health and Wellness Resources

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years managing enterprise IT applications, including design and support.
• Expertise in ERP/MRP projects across various business functions.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategy and roadmaps for enterprise applications aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead a team to enhance business processes and optimize application use.

Skills

Enterprise IT Applications Management

Business Process Analysis

ERP/MRP Implementation

Team Leadership

Change Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Six Sigma Certification

MS D365 Certification

Tools

ERP Systems

Business Intelligence Tools

Document Management Systems

Job description

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VP, Enterprise Applications

Location: Toronto

Address: 100 Queens Quay East Toronto, Ontario M5E 1V3 Canada

Job Title: VP, Enterprise Applications

Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.

Position Overview:

Canada Goose is looking to bring onboard a dynamic, visionary leader to join our team as Vice President of Enterprise Applications. If you’re passionate about driving innovation, shaping strategic technology initiatives, and empowering organizations to reach new heights, we want to hear from you! Step into a key leadership role where your expertise will define the future of our enterprise systems and leave a lasting impact on our company’s success. The VP, Enterprise Applications provides strategy, vision, direction and management of Canada Goose’s business processes and enterprise applications. You and your team will act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the IT team on all requirements surrounding business process design, enterprise application roadmaps and documentation. In addition, you will help prioritize global applications initiatives, provide functional support of all enterprise processes and provide best practices for a sustainable ecosystem that supports the organizations financial, operational and growth goals. You will also recruit, coach and mentor a team of experts and foster trusted partnerships with business stakeholders and other IT Groups.

What You'll Do:

• Establish the strategy and roadmaps for enterprise applications in alignment with the corporate objectives, including corporate systems (Finance, HR, Procurement, Document Management, Supply Chain), supply chain systems and manufacturing systems
• Keep abreast of industry and technology trends to inform and adjust the strategy
• Support the short-term and long-term financial and operational goals of Canada Goose by supporting successful delivery of initiatives and sustaining operational performance
• Create and nurture a team that partners with the business to continuously improve, optimize and enhance business processes and their use of enterprise applications
• Work in close collaboration with technology peers to support Canada Goose transformation initiatives with a bias towards configuration and extensibility of native platforms
• Assess business and user needs continuously to provide analysis on opportunities to take advantage of existing and/or innovative technology solutions
• Serve as an internal consultant to advise on best practices and application of technology
• Translate emerging business requirements to applications enablement initiatives that yield measurable business outcomes
• Develop team expertise to serve as functional subject matter experts for enterprise applications; provide end user support as needed
• Document business processes, functional requirements and other supporting reference material; disseminate this knowledge to the Support, Development, QA and Project teams
• Work closely with other IT management personnel in identifying, evaluating, selecting, and implementing specific information technologies that support the Corporate and IT strategies
• Negotiate resolution of conflicting priorities to establish resource and task plan that supports the department and corporate objectives
• Set and measure performance objectives and provides regular one-on-one feedback to all members of the team
• Build a clear and defined succession plan for management within the team
• Coach and mentor team leads and team members, provides guidance in the resolution of critical issues that may impact established service levels or service expectations
• Manage the department through clear communication, expectations, timelines and performance metrics
• Manage delivery and SLAs by guiding incident resolution, problem management, maintenance, and enhancement tickets raised by the end users for assigned applications
• Develop relevant metrics, measures and publishes the performance of the services provided and enable continuous improvement activities in collaboration with peer groups
• Provide key operational metrics for all global applications operations processes.
• Provide input to the Financial and Capital Planning processes as well as technology impacts to the department

Let’s Talk About You:

• Twelve or more years experience in managing enterprise IT applications including design, implementation, delivery, troubleshooting, change management and production support
• Successfully implemented multiple ERP/MRP projects including more than one of the following areas: Finance (GL, AR, AP), Procurement (Procure to Pay process), Warehouse, Logistics, MRP, PLM, HR, document management, collaboration tools, Business Intelligence, Data Lake.
• Strong expertise in business process analysis techniques, including business process re-engineering, as-is/to-be and gap analysis, continuous improvement processes
• Strong expertise in development of application roadmaps and strategies
• Six Sigma or APICS certification is an asset
• Certification or training in MS D365 (functional) or other ERP/MRP is an asset

What’s in it For You?

• A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
• Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
• Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
• Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
• Be a part of CG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

We believe in the power of inclusion and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work everyday. We believe every one of our team members enriches our diversity by exposing us to varying ways to understand the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, produce, and deliver great products and service. Our different perspectives are what enable us to create, dream and live in the open.

Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

There are multiple ways to interview with us! If you require any interview accommodation for your interview, please e-mail us at [e-mail].

Why work here?

At Canada Goose, you’ll find purpose in keeping the planet cold and the people on it warm. As part of our team, you’ll embrace your inherent responsibility to give back, protect our environment, and make a meaningful impact—all while experiencing that unique ‘Canadian Warmth’ that defines our culture.

About Us

Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We’ve built something great, something special – an iconic brand with an inspirational and authentic story. Here, opportunities are everywhere – to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they’re yours for the taking.

We embrace diversity in all its forms and definition and strive to remove barriers to create an inclusive culture and equitable workplace where everyone can live authentically, every day and in every situation.