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EDC Vice President, IT Strategy, Performance & Governance in Ottawa, Ontario
Vice President, IT Strategy, Performance & Governance - 00051G
Posting Date: Feb 13, 2025, 7:28:15 AM
Primary Location: Ontario-Ottawa
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time
Description
Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC offers financial products and knowledge to help Canadian businesses confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk, and grow their business.
When you join our team, you’ll be helping Canadian businesses learn the endless possibilities that open to them through export and help bring their vision, passion, and innovation to the world. Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian businesses and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide. You’ll work amongst the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. And you’ll know that you’re making an impact every day – for businesses, for Canada and for the people you work with.
Are you ready to make an impact? Join EDC, recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer, as we take on the risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world. #LI-Hybrid
Position Summary: The Vice President, IT Strategy, Performance & Governance, will play a pivotal role in enhancing and managing central and transversal capabilities of the Digital and Technology Solutions group ensuring an optimized and efficient execution of the IT related functions.
This role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in IT management and governance, IT strategy, technology vendor management, financial management as well as technology risk management.
It is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving organizational effectiveness within the IT division ensuring constant alignment of technology initiatives with the EDC’s business objectives. The VP oversees IT strategic planning, IT governance, IT portfolio management, and operational excellence. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that IT investments deliver value, while fostering innovation and operational efficiencies.
Reporting to the SVP & Chief Digital Information Officer, the Vice President will oversee EDC’s Enterprise Architecture, Technology Vendor Management, and IT Business Services functions.
This critical role will partner closely with key stakeholder groups across the organization to ensure a streamlined and efficient delivery of technology initiatives, overall IT financial management and workforce management. The VP will also be responsible for the centralized oversight and management of technology initiative-related risks.
Key Responsibilities:
IT Strategy and Planning
Develop and evolve EDC’s digital roadmap and IT strategies, in alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives. Collaborate with the CDIO to set the vision and direction for the IT function.
Oversee the monitoring and management of the IT portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and efficient resource allocation.
Develop and maintain an enterprise architecture framework that supports the organization’s strategic objectives.
Ensure the integration and interoperability of various IT systems and technologies within the organization.
IT Governance and Risk Management
Establish and maintain robust IT governance processes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure timely and effective risk management practices are in place to safeguard the organization’s technology assets.
Solidify capabilities in IT Governance, coordination, internal partners collaboration, risk management, and enhanced monitoring, reporting, and controls.
Oversee the development of policies and procedures that ensure information security, data privacy, and operational stability.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of IT initiatives. Provide regular reports to the CDIO and other senior leaders on the progress and impact of IT projects.
Monitor performance metrics for major IT initiatives and drive continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. Act as a liaison between the IT department and other business units to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Drive and facilitate effective collaboration and communications between the IT organization and the user and EDC community
Promote cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring alignment and strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
Strengthen centralized and cross-functional capabilities to improve overall IT organizational performance and productivity.
Foster a culture of operational efficiency by driving process improvement, performance optimization, and the adoption of best practices.
Identify opportunities to optimize workflows and reduce costs.
Ensure business continuity planning and disaster recovery programs are in place.
Financial Management
Oversee the financial management of the IT department, including budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring.
Implement strategies to optimize IT costs, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring efficient use of resources.
Leadership and Team Management
Oversee teams within the Office of the CDIO, providing direction, mentorship, and performance management.
As part of the leadership team of the CDIO, act as the central hub, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment among all team members to drive collective success.
Education, Training, and Previous Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an asset
Minimum 15 years’ experience in a combination of technology management, IT governance, and enterprise architecture roles
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership position managing high-performing teams
Bilingual in both official languages
Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role within a large organization, with strong understanding of IT management, resource optimization, and risk mitigation.
Expertise in budget planning, financial management, and workforce management, along with broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies and their strategic application to business needs.
Proven track record of innovation in internal problem-solving and fostering innovative uses of technology.
Ability to improve operational efficiency, service delivery, and information management across the IT organization.
Key Behaviors and Competencies:
Business Acumen: Demonstrates awareness by providing clear explanations for actions taken relative to customer requirements, organizational needs, and industry trends.
Change Advocate: Identifies and acts upon opportunities for continuous improvement as well as transformational change where warranted.
Outcome Driven: Focuses on desired results and business outcomes. Sets and achieves challenging goals.
Strategic IT Planning: Develops IT strategy and strategic plans that meet the needs of the organization.
Influencing and Empowering Others: Communicates ideas or positions in a persuasive manner that builds support, agreement, and commitment.
Team Leadership: Leads the creation of an IT workforce strategy, including the analysis of trends and business strategy to forecast critical skills, emerging skills, and resource gaps.
Innovative: Improves company and value network performance by applying original thought to existing and emerging technological methods, processes, products, and services.
Continuous Learning: Acquires strategies and best practices for gaining new knowledge, behaviors, and skills.
Compensation Details:
- VP level 22: Salaries typically range from $174, 625 to $232,833 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
Location
Export Development Canada is a hybrid work environment.
This role may be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa, or from the Community Hub in Toronto or Montreal.
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity
- EDC is committed to employment equity and achieving a diverse workforce. EDC actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI community. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you need any special accommodation.
How to apply
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. : Application deadline : Feb 26, 2025, 10:59:00 PM EDC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation. Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. :
Req ID: 00051G
