Director of Digital & Data

About the role

EMS-Tech Inc., an expanding engineering firm that designs and supplies bulk material handling equipment, has created a new, high-impact leadership role: Director of Digital & Data. You will lead the strategy and operations of its global technology ecosystem, covering IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, cloud environments, data governance and digital innovation, and align technology with the company's global business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the global IT strategy, aligned with business objectives, operational excellence, intellectual property protection and long-term growth.
• Oversee infrastructure operations including networks, servers, cloud environments, communication systems and end-user support, keeping systems available, performant and scalable.
• Set and maintain best practices for AI, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, IT governance and data governance.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to advance business intelligence, analytics and reporting, and ensure the integrity, security and availability of company data.
• Manage budgets, resources and complex IT initiatives, and drive digital innovation through enterprise applications and resource planning systems.
• Run risk assessments, incident response, business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.
• Build, mentor and lead a high-performing IT team, and explain complex technical concepts to executives, board members, frontline staff and IT professionals.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field; MBA or equivalent business education is an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including infrastructure, cybersecurity and enterprise applications.
• Proven success leading digital transformation and delivering technology-enabled business value.
• Experience implementing and managing resource planning systems across business functions.
• Background in secure and responsible AI implementation is an asset.
• Strong decision-making, project portfolio management and budget management skills.

Required skills

• Functional understanding of business application programming, infrastructure, APIs, databases and system design.
• Technical exposure to cloud technologies, IoT, Azure, SQL, Dataverse and Microsoft 365 Dynamics.

What we offer

• Onsite preferred, with hybrid options available.
• Extended healthcare coverage (health, vision, dental) and a 5% employer-paid pension plan.
• Paid vacation plus 5 Family Responsibility Days annually, and a health care spending account.
• Employee Assistance Program, career development, onsite parking, occupational health team and travel opportunities.

Applications are submitted through the company's careers page; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.