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About the Role

This role requires a leader who combines strategic thinking, business partnership, and enterprise technology expertise with a passion for transformation and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will lead one of the organization's most significant transformation initiatives, overseeing the implementation, optimization, and long-term success of the Workday ERP platform while providing leadership for IT operations and ensuring secure, reliable, and high-quality technology services.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation, optimization, and long-term management of the Workday platform and other enterprise applications.
Develop and execute the organization's enterprise systems and technology roadmap aligned with strategic priorities.
Guide organizational change efforts related to technology initiatives through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and user adoption programs.
Drive digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, service delivery, and user experience across the institution.
Oversee enterprise applications supporting Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Student Services, and other core business functions.
Establish strong governance, data integrity, reporting, and business process improvement practices across enterprise systems.
Provide leadership for IT operations, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-quality technology services.
Lead cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, business continuity, and disaster recovery initiatives.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IT support and enterprise systems professionals.
Manage technology vendors, contracts, budgets, and external partners to maximize value and service quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology leadership, ERP implementations, and digital transformation initiatives, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
Proven success leading large-scale ERP implementation, optimization, or modernization programs, with experience across the full project lifecycle.
Experience managing enterprise applications supporting Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Student Information Systems, or other critical business functions.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive organizational change, and build strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
Experience developing technology strategies, governance frameworks, service delivery models, and operational improvement initiatives.
Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and make effective decisions in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
Direct experience leading a full-cycle Workday implementation or major Workday transformation initiative.
Experience in higher education, post-secondary institutions, or similarly complex service-oriented organizations, including knowledge of student systems, registrar functions, enrollment management, and academic operations.

Skills

Workday platform
Enterprise applications
Technology roadmap development
Organizational change management
Digital transformation
IT operations leadership
Cybersecurity
Risk management
Compliance
Business continuity
Disaster recovery
Team leadership and development
Vendor management
Budget management
Workday implementation
Workday transformation
Student systems
Registrar functions
Enrollment management
Academic operations

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

Full-Time
Permanent

Experience Level

10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology leadership
At least 3 years in a senior leadership role

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $150,000 annually

Benefits

100% employer-paid extended Health & Dental benefits
24/7 access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and virtual healthcare services
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability insurance
Competitive paid time off, starting at three weeks
Tuition Benefit Program
Access to preferred corporate membership rates with GoodLife Fitness
Engaging employee appreciation and community-building events

About the Company

Located in downtown Toronto, IBU is one of Canada's fastest-growing universities, offering a dynamic academic and professional environment driven by innovation, research, and academic excellence. By joining IBU, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, support high-impact initiatives, and contribute directly to the success and growth of a dynamic and evolving institution.

Equal 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 careers@ibu.ca if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.