Akkodis is seeking a Director of IT - CIO for a full-time position with a client in Toronto, ON (Hybrid), and ideally looking for experience with IT design software, data management, digital \& AI technology trends.
Position: Director of IT - CIO
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Full Time
Responsibilities Include:
Driving IT Strategic Development in Canada: This involves formulating and executing IT strategies aligned with the organization's centralized model and vision, while addressing the Client's requirements and business objectives. It includes identifying opportunities for technology adoption, innovation, and growth while maximizing consistency, scalability, and efficiency across regions
Leading the Deployment of Global Tools and Solutions Locally: As a leader, you'll foster collaboration among IT experts across different countries within the organization. Using this knowledge sharing, best practices, and collective problem-solving, you will drive the implementation, integration, and testing in support of the ongoing evolution and needs of the Client's technology platform and system infrastructure
Supporting Commercial Business Development: the representation of the Client in partner meetings, RFP \& RFI bid proposals, and onboarding project management requirements for the growth objectives of the business.
General IT Oversight \& Governance Leadership: responsibility for all aspects of the technology day-to-day deliverables for the Client by the organization's established guidelines, policies, and governance implementation. This also includes managing recruitment, budgeting \& forecasting, cost/expense modeling technology \& digital roadmap planning, and performance reporting in collaboration with the local COO. Ensuring efficient IT operations aligned with organizational goals is crucial.
Performance Monitoring: general and ongoing assessment of performance. This involves evaluating benefits, cost savings, and overall effectiveness at various levels --- globally, regionally, and locally.
Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In-Depth Knowledge of IT and Technology:
- Must have a solid understanding of IT design software, data management, digital \& AI technology trends.
- Should have some knowledge about network infrastructure and IT security.
- Adaptability to the specific requirements of the country or region under their supervision is essential.
Leadership and Team Management Skills:
- Excellent leadership, impactful communication, empathy, and team management skills.
- Must be capable of leading and motivating a team of technical experts and taking a higher perspective regarding the business value chain of the regional CEO and sales teams.
- Should having a mindset of continuous improvement loop and to put in place processes to secure the critical knowledge in the regions.
Cultural and Regional Sensitivity:
- Should understand cultural norms and have the ability to adapt to a multicultural environment.
IT Pre-Sales \& IT Sales activities:
- Must have strong and impactful communication when engaging with clients and prospects.
IT Operations Management:
- The local Head of IT is responsible for overall IT operations management within the country.
- This includes budget, planning, project management, system maintenance, and collaboration with local and global teams.
Strategy and alignment with Global EA:
- Close collaboration with the global EA teams is necessary to align the local IT strategy with the overall company vision.
