Competition Number

S181077P

Position Title

Director, Digital Transformation Office & Cybersecurity

Position Number

A99804

Employee Group

Administrator

Position Status

Regular Full-Time

Start Date

End Date (if applicable)

Department

IT Services

Additional Notes

Location

North Vancouver

Working with us

At Capilano University, students are our focus. Employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for students and a thriving campus community. Together, we are a high-performing team of individuals who make Capilano University one of the leading teaching universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly and dynamic work environment.

As a member of the IT team, you will be a vital asset in providing an exceptional experience to both our employee and student communities through invention, collaboration, and technical talent.

As we embark on our university wide digital transformation, we’ll be seeking fellow trailblazers to join our teams as we begin to integrate state of the art technologies. With a variety of projects and initiatives in the pipeline, there is no shortage of opportunity to innovate.

Within our teams, you’ll be working alongside a variety of talented individuals involved in initiatives focused on cyber security, data analysis, operational analytics, quality assurance, integration, customization, and implementation.

Do you have a passion for optimization? Apply today and transform your career.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP) Digital Technology Services (DTS) and a part of the DTS’s leadership team, the Director, Digital Transformation Office (DTO) & Cybersecurity delivers oversight, planning and guidance for the digital technology roadmap and provides executive leadership to the University’s DTO and Cybersecurity teams.

This role will have the opportunity to influence and drive lasting efforts in the University’s digital transformation and cybersecurity capabilities, with significant student and employee impact through the management of a diverse project portfolio. In close alignment with university wide strategy, critical components of this position include: the ongoing leadership and management of the DTO project framework, including facilitating project selection and prioritization in collaboration with the Technology Steering Committee, working with the AVP Digital Technology Services to develop the annual project portfolio plan; ongoing digital technology strategy; and managing project delivery and completion. The role requires a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships across the university and externally with vendors and sector colleagues.

Develop and implement a comprehensive digital transformation framework and robust cybersecurity framework that is aligned with the department strategy.
Lead cross-functional teams to identify and leverage emerging technologies that improve business processes, create workflow efficiencies, and foster innovation.
Collaborate with academic, faculty and staff across the university community to integrate digital solutions into their work practices, ensuring seamless transitions.
Contribute to the integrated technology plan and annual project portfolio plan, and oversee the development of specific strategies, tactical plans, and initiatives.
Develop, evolve, and administer the project management lifecycle.
Promote and facilitate project best practice by fostering team skills development and expertise.
Facilitate the development of RFPs and proposal evaluation.
Oversee the implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Oversee the incident response plan to effectively address and mitigate cybersecurity incidents.
Build strong working relationships and partnerships across the institution and externally with vendors and other partners.
Foster collaboration across departments to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to digital transformation and cybersecurity.
Oversee a team, developing employee strengths by coaching staff in the development of critical competencies and by modeling valued leadership behaviours.

What you’ll bring

10+ years of relevant professional experience, with 5 years in a leadership role with direct responsibility for project delivery, preferably in the public sector.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience demonstrating strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal skills.
Completion of a criminal record check.

For more information

For more information, please see the complete job description.

Benefits

At Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life.

Take a sneak peek to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.

Posting Detail Information

Days and Hours of Work

Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm, or dependent on departmental needs.

Bridge Period (if applicable)

Pay Group

Salary

This position has a salary range of $108,048 (minimum) to $144,064 (midpoint) to $165,673 (maximum) per annum. Employment offers will typically be made between the minimum and midpoint of the range and are determined by knowledge, experience and internal equity.

Union

N/A

Job Open Date

11/29/2023

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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