Vice President, Information Technology - Toronto, Canada - Li-Cycle Corp

Li-Cycle Corp

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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**Job Summary:

Primary Responsibilities:

Coach, mentor, and train the IT department on all operational activities to ensure performance levels meet company standards and initiatives are met.
Assist decision makers in identifying recommending, developing, implementing, and supporting cost effective technology solutions for the organization.
Lead the development and implementation of all information technology initiatives across the organization.
Ensure that all external service providers deliver necessary operations and project services to support and meet the business requirements.
Oversee the information and data integrity of the company.
Ensure the security of the information systems, communication lines and equipment
Establish the development of disaster recovery procedures and plans and ensure ongoing review and certification of these processes
Stay informed on new or emerging trends and technologies that provide clear benefits to the organization, business partners, and/or customers.
Create and deliver business cases for technology acquisitions, including creating status reports and findings to senior management.
Manage the global infrastructure network and understand global specific needs including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and overall system development
Perform other related duties as assigned

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Job Qualifications:

Minimum Bachelor's degree in computer science, or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience required
Minimum 10+ years of direct work experience in an IT management capacity required
Global IT Management experience required
Ability to travel world wide.
Extensive knowledge of programming concepts, software development cycles, and associated tools, platforms, and databases
Proficiency with VPN networks, firewalls, encryption, and other aspects of network security technologies
Highly effective project management skills, including excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning, communication, and execution skills.
Sound leadership, staff management, and teambuilding skills with the ability to develop, inspire and mentor team members.
Ability to explain technical concepts and theories to nontechnical audiences
High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
Strong negotiation and prioritization skills
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of applicable IT laws and regulations globally
Knowledge of key and emerging issues and trends, challenges and opportunities, current standards, and effective practices in information technology (e.g., cybersecurity, risk management, vendor management
Experience managing budgets for an IT department

Core Competencies:

A handson contributor with a desire to work in a dynamic, missiondriven environment
Ability to deal with sensitive topics in a tactful, diplomatic, and professional matter at all times
Highlevel of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and resultsorientation
Proactive selfstarter with an 'owner's mindset'
Consistently delivers quality work on time, with a strong attention to detail
Strong analytical, negotiation and creative problemsolving skills
Exceptional oral communication, writing and editing skills
Motivated, methodical, and optimistic