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 Tribune, 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.

The duties of this role are split between strategic leadership and operational excellence.

• Infrastructure
  
  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

• System 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 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

• Total
  
  Experience:
  
  12–15+ years in Information Technology
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  7+ years in a senior облиг 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姓名 volume industries like Fin Tech, Healthcare, or E‑commerce
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering
• Certifications (Examples of preferred cert’s):
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  • 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)

• Technical Acumen: Cloud Architecture (Hybrid/Multi‑cloud), Cybersecurity, Dev Ops/CI‑CD, Data Privacy
VARIABLES
• Business Acumen: Financial forecasting, Contract negotiation, M&A integration, ROI analysis
• Soft Skills: Executive presence, Crisis management, Influence without authority, Radical transparency
בי ljaml WHAT WE OFFER
• Three weeks' vacation (four weeks after three years and five weeks after seven years) plus five personal days
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs
• Lifestyle rewards program
• Flexible work options
• Performance driven organization with many opportunities for advancement
• And more!
Salary: 100k-140k