VP of IT Operations
The VP of IT Operations is a senior executive responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the organization's global technical infrastructure. This includes cloud services, data centers, networking, enterprise applications, integrations and service desk. The primary goal is to ensure 24/7 system availability, scalability for business growth, and a seamless digital experience for all employees and customers.What Will Your New Role BeThe duties of this role are split between strategic leadership and operational excellence.Strategic LeadershipInfrastructure Roadmap: Develop and execute a 3–5 year infrastructure strategy that aligns with business goals Budget Management: Oversee a multimillion-dollar OPEX and CAPEX budget; optimize spend and vendor contracts to maximize ROI.AI Adoption: Embrace available AI tools and platforms to provide automation and self-service capabilities to Harris employees. Operational DutiesSystem Reliability: Oversee Data Center, Cloud and Network Operations teams to maintain 99.99% uptime.Cybersecurity Operations: Partner with the CISO to implement proactive threat detection, incident response, and disaster recovery (DR) protocols.Vendor Management: Lead negotiations and performance reviews with key partners (Microsoft, Amazon, Dell, CDW, TELUS, PAN, others).Talent Development: Direct, mentor, and scale a global team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement What We Are Looking ForTotal Experience: 12–15+ years in Information Technology.Leadership Experience: 7+ years in a senior management role (Director or above) overseeing large, cross-functional teams.Technical Track Record: Proven experience leading digital transformations, large-scale cloud migrations, or modernizing legacy data centers.Industry Specifics: (preferred) Experience in high-compliance or high-volume industries like FinTech, Healthcare, or E-commerce.Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.Certifications (Examples of preferred cert’s):ITIL 4 Master: For service management excellence.CISSP: For a deep understanding of security operations.PMP: For managing complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.Cloud Architect Certifications: (AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert).What Will Make You Stand OutTechnical Acumen: Cloud Architecture (Hybrid/Multi-cloud), Cybersecurity, DevOps/CI-CD, Data Privacy.Business Acumen: Financial forecasting, Contract negotiation, M&A integration, ROI analysis.Soft Skills: Executive presence, Crisis management, Influence without authority, Radical transparency.What We OfferThree weeks' vacation (four weeks after three years and five weeks after seven years) plus five personal daysComprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employmentEmployee stock ownership and RRSP matching programsLifestyle rewards programFlexible work optionsPerformance driven organization with many opportunities for advancementAnd more!Salary: 100k-140k