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 ResponsibilitiesPeople Development: Identifying, mentoring and coaching talent within the technical capabilities, supporting a culture of wellbeing and inclusionDeveloping future technology talent aligned with the needs of the business in terms of strategic development and succession planningCreating environments for technical talent to thrive and achieve ambitious goalsConducting strategic analysis and making recommendations that could influence the business strategy over medium- and long-term horizonsWorking with Innovation and business development teams to qualify and evidence strategic analysisManaging the technology budget and making investments aligned to the business strategyReviewing, questioning, and supporting development of Sector/Practice technology strategyBusiness DevelopmentUsing 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 problemsInspiring potential and existing clients and employees within Kainos markets and driving change where necessaryEngaging 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 requiredCommunicationCommunicating complicated technical goals to non-technical peopleEngendering enthusiasm about the possibilities current technologies can offerProjecting the Kainos technology voice external to the organisation and representing Kainos in the broader technology ecosystemPartner DevelopmentEnsuring appropriate engagement and relationships across the Kainos technology community are in place with strategic partnersIdentifying and developing future go-to-market strategies with strategic partnersDeveloping peer relationships with key strategic partnersQualifying and introducing new partners to our business and Sectors/PracticesMaximising the value we achieve across the technology team from our partnership relationshipsDelivery and AssuranceAccountable for Bid and Delivery Assurance across the organisationSupporting Sector/Practice teams to plan for delivery aheadStrategic delivery engagement and exceptional escalationsMinimum Essential RequirementsHas experience of setting a technology-focused vision and directing change across a spectrum of disciplines, balancing a focus on people, customer impact and commercial implicationsEmbeds a continuous improvement approach to direction of process, people and use of technologyProven experience being accountable for different sizes and shapes of technology delivery challengesAble to prioritise their time across multiple major projects particularly when working to deadlinesPassionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching, and developing members of your team and wider communityTo find out more, please send an up-to-date resume to [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Of Technology (Ottawa)
🏢 MPA Recruitment
📍 Ottawa