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Director – Business Applications

Director – Business Applications

CompanyTelesat
LocationOttawa, ON, Canada
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience in IT leadership roles, with a proven track record in managing information systems for a complex organization.
  • Proficiency in business applications software in various domains such as CRM, ITSM, ERP, and more.
  • Technical background in developing and maintaining enterprise business applications and integrations.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and collaborate.
  • Extensive experience with IT infrastructure, data governance and SOX audits.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration across departments.
  • Sense of urgency while executing strategically. Possesses appropriate business discipline to facilitate quick and fact-based decisions and ensures accountability for execution.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and influence key stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and upgrade of key enterprise and corporate applications, ensuring they function optimally and align with business needs.
  • Manage relationships with software vendors and key stakeholders across departments to support, troubleshoot, and enhance applications.
  • Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new applications and major updates, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
  • Ensure seamless integration of applications within the company’s tech ecosystem, optimizing workflows and data accessibility.
  • Develop and implement the information systems strategy to support the company’s long-term business goals.
  • Lead business solutions architecture in line with business goals
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with organizational priorities and ensure cross-functional support.
  • Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet both operational and strategic priorities
  • Oversee Business Applications teams to ensure high performance, reliability, scalability, and security of all systems and applications.
  • Drive continuous improvement operational processes, ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Promote a culture of data literacy and empower teams to leverage data as a strategic asset.
  • Mentor and develop talent, providing opportunities for skill growth and career advancement

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.