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 prospect 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.

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