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MPA is proud to partner with Kainos on their search for a Head of Technology in Toronto. A technology leader is key strategic role within the business making executive technology decisions on behalf of the business, based upon the sector and practices’ strategic direction and goals. The core responsibilities of a technology leader in Kainos include setting a Technology direction, a technical advisor to the business and C-level clients, maintaining a commercial edge over other technology services providers, developing and nurturing technical talent across the organisation and representing Kainos as a technology evangelist. Key Responsibilities
People Development: Identifying, mentoring and coaching talent within the technical capabilities, supporting a culture of wellbeing and inclusion Developing future technology talent aligned with the needs of the business in terms of strategic development and succession planning Creating environments for technical talent to thrive and achieve ambitious goals Conducting strategic analysis and making recommendations that could influence the business strategy over medium- and long-term horizons Working with Innovation and business development teams to qualify and evidence strategic analysis Managing the technology budget and making investments aligned to the business strategy Reviewing, questioning, and supporting development of Sector/Practice technology strategy Business Development
Using cross-cutting Sector/Practice insights to identify business development opportunities where existing or future technologies can assist in solving existing or future business or client’s problems Inspiring potential and existing clients and employees within Kainos markets and driving change where necessary Engaging with senior clients as a senior technical adviser and establishing and developing trusted relationships that position Kainos as their technology partner of choice where strategic customer engagement is required Communication
Communicating complicated technical goals to non-technical people Engendering enthusiasm about the possibilities current technologies can offer Projecting the Kainos technology voice external to the organisation and representing Kainos in the broader technology ecosystem Partner Development
Ensuring appropriate engagement and relationships across the Kainos technology community are in place with strategic partners Identifying and developing future go-to-market strategies with strategic partners Developing peer relationships with key strategic partners Qualifying and introducing new partners to our business and Sectors/Practices Maximising the value we achieve across the technology team from our partnership relationships Delivery and Assurance
Accountable for Bid and Delivery Assurance across the organisation Supporting Sector/Practice teams to plan for delivery ahead Strategic delivery engagement and exceptional escalations Minimum Essential Requirements
Has experience of setting a technology-focused vision and directing change across a spectrum of disciplines, balancing a focus on people, customer impact and commercial implications Embeds a continuous improvement approach to direction of process, people and use of technology Proven experience being accountable for different sizes and shapes of technology delivery challenges Able to prioritise their time across multiple major projects particularly when working to deadlines Passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching, and developing members of your team and wider community To find out more, please send an up-to-date resume to
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📌 Head of Technology (Toronto)
🏢 MPA Recruitment
📍 Toronto