Vice President, Business Technology Solutions leading technology initiatives and partnerships at Seaspan Shipyards. Driving operational excellence and innovation through enterprise technology strategy.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the long-term enterprise technology strategy aligned with business priorities.
Lead the IT technical operational and sustainment functions to ensure all systems are up to date, perform well, and provide high availability to support the business.
Act as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing proactive cross functional leadership on technology, digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), operational enablement, and risk management.
Champion Seaspan’s culture of Leadership and Accountability, aligning BTS initiatives with the company’s most critical business priorities and operational mandates.
Develop a strong partnership with related transformational functions at Seaspan including; Digital Transformation Office, Innovation Team, and the Washington Group IT team.
Partner with our IT vendor community to deploy and support systems, bring subject matter expertise to the organization, and solve issues.
Lead major enterprise system initiatives—including ERP, MRP, data platforms, system sustainment, and infrastructure modernization—with strong change management and adoption practices.
Provide executive oversight to the Project Management Office to ensure disciplined delivery of complex, cross-functional technology programs.
Drive continuous improvement and process optimization across systems, workflows, and service delivery.
Ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing technology operations.
Establish technology roadmaps and system architectures aligned with enterprise standards, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and security.
Strengthen cybersecurity posture, governance, and IT risk management practices to safeguard business continuity and protect critical assets.
Continuously enhance and enforce policies, standards, and controls to drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and consistent service delivery.
Expand capabilities in data management to support strategic insight and operational performance.
Drive enterprise data governance and ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity in reporting and decision support systems.
Partner with the Seaspan Analytics team to deliver reporting value to the organization.
Build and develop a high-performing technology organization, fostering expertise in cybersecurity, enterprise systems, architecture, and data, to support digital transformation.
Empower and mentor teams, remove barriers to execution, and promote collaboration across business units.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree an asset.
20+ years of progressive IT leadership experience supporting complex, multi-site industrial or manufacturing environments.
Minimum 10 years leading large-scale technology portfolios and enterprise transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership in high-growth and continuous improvement environments.
Proven experience in ERP/MRP operations, system lifecycle management, integration architecture, and enterprise reporting.
Strong background in capital and operational budget planning and execution.
Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capability.
Strong analytical mindset, financial acumen, and data-driven decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams and drive cultural change.
Demonstrate a good understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities in a manufacturing business setting.
Calm, composed leadership under pressure and during rapid change.
Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Benchmarks performance against industry best practices and pursues excellence in technology and process efficiency.
Benefits
annual bonus and pension plan matching
very competitive salary
best-in-class health and wellness benefits package
extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more)
dental care
vision care
life insurance
medical leave coverage
parental leave coverage
$500 personal spending account
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Parking is included
complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points
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