At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve. GDMS-I is seeking a Manager, IT Business Management to establish and lead the IT business management function. As technology investments continue to grow across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, applications, data, and AI, the organization requires dedicated expertise to manage technology finances, vendor relationships, sourcing activities, investment governance, and portfolio oversight. The Manager, IT Business Management will serve as the primary liaison between Information Technology, Finance, Procurement, Legal, the PMO, the Application Portfolio Management (APM) function, and strategic technology vendors. The role will be responsible for technology financial management (FinOps), budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, sourcing governance, business case development, investment planning, and Executive Committee funding approvals. This position will provide the financial discipline, commercial management, and governance necessary to ensure technology investments are well justified, competitively sourced, fiscally responsible, and aligned with enterprise priorities. Lead the development, administration, forecasting, and reporting of IT operating and capital budgets. Establish and mature IT Financial Management (ITFM) and FinOps capabilities across the organization. Monitor technology spending, commitments, accruals, forecasts, and budget performance. Identify opportunities for cost optimization, contract consolidation, and improved return on technology investments. Provide financial oversight of cloud services,



software licensing, managed services, infrastructure, and operational technology expenditures. Business Cases & Investment Governance Lead the development of business cases, investment proposals, and funding requests for technology initiatives requiring Executive Committee approval. Support the APM and PMO functions in developing and evaluating technology investment opportunities. Work with stakeholders to quantify business benefits, financial impacts, risks, and strategic outcomes. Track approved investments against business case assumptions and expected benefits realization. Serve as the primary relationship manager for strategic technology suppliers, managed service providers, and software vendors. Develop and administer vendor governance processes, scorecards, performance reviews, and service evaluations. Lead commercial negotiations, contract renewals, licensing reviews, and vendor business reviews. Manage technology contracts, software agreements, maintenance agreements, statements of work, and qualified services engagements. Identify commercial, contractual, and supplier risks and develop mitigation strategies. Drive vendor rationalization and contract optimization initiatives. Procurement, Sourcing & RFP Management Work with business stakeholders, architects, technical teams, Procurement, and Legal to develop requirements, evaluation criteria, and sourcing strategies. Obtain vendor quotations,



commercial proposals, cost estimates, and statements of work required to support budgeting and investment decisions. Coordinate commercial evaluations and support technical evaluation teams throughout procurement processes. Develop sourcing recommendations and support contract award negotiations. Portfolio Governance & Business Operations Provide financial and commercial oversight across the IT portfolio. Support annual planning, strategic roadmaps, and multi‑year technology investment plans. Develop executive reporting related to technology spending, investment performance, vendor performance, risks, and opportunities. Support governance committees, steering committees, and executive reviews with actionable business and financial insights. Ensure alignment between technology investments, approved budgets, and corporate priorities. Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related discipline. 7+ years of experience in IT business management, technology financial management, vendor management, procurement, or related fields. Demonstrated experience managing technology budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. Experience developing business cases and investment proposals for executive‑level approval. Experience managing technology contracts, licensing agreements, and supplier relationships. Strong understanding of cloud economics, software licensing, managed services, and technology cost structures. Strong analytical, financial modeling, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation. Experience with FinOps, Technology Business Management (TBM), or related governance

📌 Manager, IT Business Management (Canada)
🏢 General Dynamics Missions System International
📍 Canada