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About the Role

As Vice President of Information Technology, you will lead a talented team of IT professionals, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. You will define and execute an enterprise-wide technology vision that accelerates growth, strengthens operational excellence, and advances our vision across Canada. This is a transformational leadership position where you will position technology as a competitive advantage by modernizing core systems, harnessing the power of data and artificial intelligence, and constructing a secure, scalable digital foundation.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for the IT department through a team of IT Directors, Managers and Project Managers.
Develop and execute the organization’s IT strategy aligned with business priorities, with a focus on applications and the impact of AI.
Collaborate with executive leadership and senior management to assess business needs, shape technology roadmaps, and deliver cost-effective technology solutions.
Oversee the organization’s application portfolio, ensuring systems are integrated, scalable and align with current and future business requirements.
Lead technology modernization initiatives by rationalizing legacy applications, reducing system duplication, improving interoperability, and simplifying the technology landscape.
Establish multi-year technology investment plans, application lifecycle strategies, and business capability roadmaps that align technology investments with organizational priorities.
Partner with business leaders to drive digital transformation through automation, AI, and modern platforms.
Identify, evaluate and integrate emerging technologies through a structured process that strengthens service quality and competitive differentiation.
Ensure the right technology infrastructure, security controls, and risk management practices are in place to support scalable AI adoption.
Ensure all technology solutions align with global security, infrastructure, architecture, identity, data protection, cloud, network, endpoint, monitoring, and operational support standards.
Collaborate with global technology leadership to apply common platforms, approved technology patterns, secure design principles, and operational support models.
Provide direction, oversight and accountability for the maintenance of cybersecurity safeguards and IT General Controls.
Develop and manage IT budgets, ensuring disciplined financial stewardship and strong return on technology investments.
Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, software licensing optimization, contract governance, and strategic technology partnerships.
Establish and oversee IT service management agreements that ensure consistent delivery and performance of services.
Build trust and alignment across the organization through clear communication and strong relationships.
Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, ensuring clear understanding and alignment across the organization.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Oversee recruitment, development, performance management, and succession planning for IT talent.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, including 3+ years at a senior or executive level.
Extensive experience in IT leadership roles, with a strong emphasis on application development, application lifecycle management, technology portfolio governance, and enterprise project delivery.
Experience in processes and controls that are typical of public companies and professional services providers.
Experience in strategic planning and execution of transformative IT projects that achieve business goals.
Experience supporting technology modernization, platform consolidation, and portfolio rationalization initiatives.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse IT team.
Experience leading teams using agile, product-led, IT service management, and project delivery methodologies.
Excellent enterprise project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience in building and maintaining relationships with key players and stakeholders across the organization.
Ability to develop and implement a strategic vision for IT that incorporates applications and AI to drive business success.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis.

Skills

Application development
Application lifecycle management
Technology portfolio governance
Enterprise project delivery
AI technologies
Machine learning
Natural language processing
Data analytics
Cybersecurity best practices
IT General Controls (ITGC)
Business Intelligence concepts
IT infrastructure
End-user support structures
Agile methodologies
Product-led methodologies
IT service management methodologies
Project delivery methodologies

Location

Canada

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
Executive

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
Master's degree in business administration (MBA) or a related field with a focus on technology management or equivalent employment experience is preferred

Salary/Compensations

Annual bonus opportunities are in addition to base salary.

Benefits

A flexible work environment
A comprehensive onboarding experience
Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
A paid volunteer day

About the Company

Colliers Project Leaders is a team committed to projects that make a difference in communities and for the people who live there.
We deliver capital project solutions that strengthen the built environment, partnering with our clients to bring critical infrastructure and complex building projects to life.
Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 18,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.