Director, Information Technology

Job Title: Director Information Technology

Term:Full-time Indefinite (40 hours/week)

Department:IT/IS

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Toronto ON

Expected Salary Range: $120000.00 $150000.00 annually

Position Overview

The Director Information Technology provides strategic leadership for the organizations enterprise technology environment with primary accountability for the successful implementation optimization and long-term management of the Workday ERP platform and related enterprise systems.

This role is accountable for aligning enterprise systems with institutional priorities enabling data-driven decision-making and advancing digital transformation across academic and administrative functions.

The Director oversees both IT Support and Information Systems (IS) functions ensuring reliable operations strong governance and high-quality service delivery. This includes leading and developing a team of IT support and enterprise systems professionals fostering a collaborative high-performance and service-oriented culture.
The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure technology solutions effectively support organizational goals.

The Director is responsible for managing the full ERP lifecyclefrom planning and implementation through optimization and continuous improvementwhile driving key outcomes such as system adoption data integrity operational efficiency and scalable sustainable digital solutions across the organization.

• ERP implementations (especially with Workday)
• IT Strategy Planning and Change Management (Digital transformation initiatives AI strategy and governance framework etc.)
• Operational excellence and IT services
• Security Compliance and Reliability
• Team Leadership

The strongest candidate profile would combine:

• Strategic leadership
• Enterprise technology expertise
• Change management capability
• Strong business partnership skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related discipline.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in ERP implementation and enterprise systems management with at least three (3) years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading large-scale ERP implementation projects (Workday preferred).
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise systems supporting student records HR and payroll.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Experience supporting enterprise data strategy reporting modernization or business intelligence initiatives considered an asset.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across academic and administrative teams.
• Proven success in vendor management and budget oversight.

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications

• Workday implementation administration or functional certifications preferred.
• Microsoft Power Platform certifications are considered assets.
• ITIL PMP Agile or similar project/service management certifications are considered assets.

Application Process:
To formally express your interest in this opportunity please submit your resume and a brief cover your cover letter please highlight your qualifications for the role and share what inspires you about the prospect of contributing to a rapidly scaling purpose-driven organization. This posting is for a current existing vacancy at our organizationand the posting remains open until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Any questions may be sent to.We look forward to reviewing your application. See our website for further information about this new and exciting opportunity.

IBU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IBU is committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels welcome valued and respected. We are dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity and encourage applications regardless of race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status. Please contact if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Application Process

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