Job Description |
Alteo is looking for a CTO for a permanent position based in Montreal (downtown).
*** Hybrid work : 3 days office / 2 days remote ***
As CTO, you will be responsible for leading the technology strategy, vision, and execution to drive innovation and growth within the organization. Reporting directly to the Vice-President, you will play a critical role in shaping the technology landscape of the company.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with the company’s strategic objectives;
- Design a collaborative business architecture in line with the strategy and the priorities;
- Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements related to IT; align strategic objectives with internal stakeholders and senior management;
- Drive strategic IT projects to successful end results by: aligning goals and timelines with stakeholders, communicating project plans internally, appropriately assigning duties to project team members, establishing project phases, and altering project efforts as needed to achieve deliverables;
- Ensure corporate compliance in terms of IT and the liaison with internal audit and risk management teams with respect to implementing reporting and action plans;
- Act as expert advisor for the senior management team and other managers, including by providing advice and strategic guidance regarding IT trends;
- Role model effective communication for direct reports;
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement by proposing new solutions to be able to meet the future challenges of the operations;
- Ensure the quality of services to users;
- Lead a team of technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement;
- Manage relations with major suppliers and partners;
- Grow internal IT skills in Enterprise Architecture and Application Development;
- Focus on Cyber Security and ensure adequate protection against Threat Actors;
- Improve Disaster Recovery posture by leveraging Cloud technologies where appropriate.
Profile:
- University degree in IT or equivalent, MBA is an asset;
- 10+ years experience in a similar role;
- Experience at the senior leadership level delivering innovative strategies and launching enterprise wide programs in a fast paced, evolving organization while balancing the complexity secure and reliable operations;
- Solid knowledge of application design, data management, user experience with an understanding of technology infrastructure and production environments in a high transaction environment;
- Knowledge of Web technologies, focused on three-tiered architecture;
- Experience in delivering self-service applications to end-users;
- Knowledge of Cloud Based, advanced Telephony platform;
- Knowledge if Artificial Intelligence technologies and how they could be applied for internal or customer facing applications;
- Knowledge of RPA – Robotic Process Automation;
- Working experience with Agile Development Methodology;
- Proven track record in building and maintaining collaborative professional relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including executive management, employees and the broader business community;
- Demonstrate initiative and creativity;
- Demonstrate judgment, professionalism and flexibility;
- Technical knowledge and analytical skills to help make strategic decisions and articulate future vision;
- Exceptional ability to introduce technology to attract customers, increase revenue, facilitate growth and reduce costs;
- Very developed organizational skills and ability to manage several projects at the same time;
- Great ability to work in a team and a strong team player;
- Ability to analyze documentation and verbalize results;
- Excellent mentorship and leadership skills;
- Ability to handle large-scale projects effectively and meet deadlines;
- Strong ability to lead teams to a high level of performance;
- Ability to negotiate and influence outcomes;
- Results oriented;
- Ability to manage a CAPEX/OPEX budget;
- Comfortable in a dynamic and fast working environment;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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