Vice President Information Systems
Our client is a leading global designer and manufacturer of plant growth chambers, rooms and AgTech solutions for indoor plant growth.
Their technology uniquely equips researchers and growers with solutions to meet global demands for plant-based food and health products. The environmental control systems, software, and plant growth chambers are trusted by the world’s leading innovators in plant science in over 90 countries around the world.
They are an entrepreneurial organization built on the expertise of their people and are committed to attracting and retaining employees who are curious, and learning orientated to ensure we meet the ever-evolving needs of their clients. Their employees enjoy competitive salaries, benefits, and reward programs, within an engaging and collaborative work environment. They recognize that their continued success is dependent on the growth of their people, and therefore encourages and supports employees’ continual development.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President, Information Systems is responsible for managing our IT systems, security, capabilities, and IT strategy.
The VP, Information Systems leads a distributed team with staff located in Surrey, BC and Winnipeg, MB. The team consists of 9 members, with an annual operating budget (excluding payroll) of ~ $1.3MM.
They have 300+ employees located primarily in Canada, with global sales and service staff located in the US, UK, and Australia.
RESPONSIBILITES & DUTIES
- Lead and mentor the IS team, supporting the needs of a growing organization
- Develop the company’s IS / IT strategic systems roadmap and policies, including the organization of data used to measure key performance indicators and benchmarks
- Maintain a comprehensive enterprise information security program to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of relevant data
- Prepare and monitor IS operational budgets, including managing external vendors
- Help determine capital investment parameters, priorities, and risks for enterprise wide IS initiatives to maximize the return on investment
- Ensure, on an ongoing basis, that current and planned technical architecture, investments and solutions are aligned with company business objectives
- Provide oversight of our safe development practices and our product cybersecurity initiatives
- Participate in Client Product Development process to provide feedback on proposed initiatives
- As a member of the senior leadership team, contribute to the formulation of strategic vision for the organization
Critical Knowledge, Skills, and abilties
- Is a tech-savvy professional, with an understanding of technology and its application in a growth organization
- Possesses excellent leadership and team building skills
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Possesses strong project management ability
- Able to build strong interpersonal relationships with other senior leadership throughout the company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Intellectually curious and up to date with current technologies and trends within the IS / IT and Cybersecurity fields
- Experience with CRM and Manufacturing ERP systems
- Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems or a related field
- More than ten years’ experience in information technology role, or related field; five years in management or leadership role
- Experience working as an IT / IS professional in a Manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience with the selection, procurement, and implementation of new Information Systems
