02 Nov
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International Business University
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Toronto
02 Nov
International Business University
Toronto
Director, Information Technology & Enterprise Systems Toronto, ON Lead Transformation. Drive Digital Innovation. Shape the Future. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and play a pivotal role in shaping the institution's technology roadmap, enterprise systems strategy, and digital future.
About the Role
This role requires a leader who combines strategic thinking, business partnership, and enterprise technology expertise with a passion for transformation and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will lead one of the organization's most significant transformation initiatives, overseeing the implementation, optimization, and long-term success of the Workday ERP platform while providing leadership for IT operations and ensuring secure, reliable, and high-quality technology services. Title: Director, Information Technology & Enterprise Systems Type: Full time, Permanent Department: Information Technology & Information Systems (IT/IS) Reporting to:Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location:
Toronto, Ontario Existing Vacancy: Yes Compensation Range: $120,000
- $150,000 annually Why Join IBU Located in downtown Toronto, IBU is one of Canada's fastest-growing universities, offering a dynamic academic and professional environment driven by innovation, research, and academic excellence. By joining IBU, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, support high-impact initiatives, and contribute directly to the success and growth of a dynamic and evolving institution.
What You'll Do
- Lead the implementation, optimization, and long-term management of the Workday platform and other enterprise applications.
- Develop and execute the organization's enterprise systems and technology roadmap aligned with strategic priorities.
- Guide organizational change efforts related to technology initiatives through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and user adoption programs.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, service delivery, and user experience across the institution.
- Oversee enterprise applications supporting Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Student Services, and other core business functions.
- Establish strong governance, data integrity, reporting, and business process improvement practices across enterprise systems.
- Provide leadership for IT operations, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-quality technology services.
- Lead cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, business continuity, and disaster recovery initiatives.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IT support and enterprise systems professionals.
- Manage technology vendors, contracts, budgets, and external partners to maximize value and service quality. What You Bring/Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology leadership, ERP implementations, and digital transformation initiatives, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven success leading large-scale ERP implementation, optimization, or modernization programs,
with experience across the full project lifecycle.
- Experience managing enterprise applications supporting Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Student Information Systems, or other critical business functions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive organizational change, and build strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience developing technology strategies, governance frameworks, service delivery models, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and make effective decisions in fast-paced, high-impact environments. Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience leading a full-cycle Workday implementation or major Workday transformation initiative.
- Experience in higher education, post-secondary institutions, or similarly complex service-oriented organizations, including knowledge of student systems, registrar functions, enrollment management, and academic operations.
- Certifications Considered Assets: Workday implementation, administration, or functional certifications, Microsoft Power Platform certifications, ITIL, PMP, Agile, or similar project/service management certifications. Additional Information To support the overall well-being and success of our employees, IBU offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which may include the following, based on role eligibility:
- 100% employer-paid extended Health & Dental benefits
- 24/7 access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and virtual healthcare services
- Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D;), and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Competitive paid time off, starting at three weeks
- Access to preferred corporate membership rates with Goo
📌 Director, Information Technology (Toronto)
🏢 International Business University
📍 Toronto