Director Business Applications (HCM & AI)

Were looking for a strategic and business-focused Director Business Applications to lead the vision governance and evolution of our enterprise application ecosystem.

Whats The Role

The Director Business Applications will lead the platforms that support Dexterras operations and continued growth operational excellence and acquisition strategy.

From our HCM (Dayforce) and enterprise applications to AI-enabled solutions and system integration initiatives youll help shape how technology delivers value across the organization while driving digital transformation automation and scalable business processes.

What Youll Do

• Developing and executing the roadmap for Dayforce and other enterprise business applications.
• Leading application implementations integrations upgrades and business process transformation initiatives.
• Identifying and scaling AI and automation opportunities that improve productivity employee experience and operational efficiency.
• Partnering with leaders across HR Finance Operations and IT to deliver technology solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Driving application governance risk management compliance change management and operational excellence.
• Supporting acquisition growth through application due diligence integration planning and system consolidation activities.
• Managing strategic vendor relationships technology investments and platform performance.
• Building and developing a high-performing business applications team focused on innovation accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

Who Are We Looking For

You are a collaborative technology leader with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale business applications and digital transformation initiatives. You understand how to translate business priorities into scalable technology solutions and are passionate about driving measurable business value.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in Computer Science Information Technology Business or a related discipline.
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise applications digital transformation or technology-enabled operations.
• Experience leading large-scale enterprise application environments including implementation optimization governance and ongoing support.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise HCM/WFM platforms such as Dayforce including roadmap planning stakeholder governance release management and operational accountability.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Finance HR Operations and IT stakeholders.
• Strong vendor management budgeting governance and executive stakeholder engagement experience.
• Experience with AI-enabled solutions intelligent automation or enterprise innovation programs is considered an asset.
• Project Management Service Management or related certifications are considered an asset.

Additional Information :

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Be part of an industry thats more important than ever!
• Award winning safety culture.
• A flexible hybrid work model.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
• Employee Referral Program.
• We are growing!
• Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026!

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Note we are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time