Manager of Applied Technology - London, Canada - Dillon Consulting Limited

Dillon Consulting Limited

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Overview:
Are you someone with strong business and technology acumen? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you

Your opportunity
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This position will report to the corporate Director of IT and Technology and is available at any of our offices with the opportunity for

remote and

flexible work arrangements to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities:

What your day will look like

Technology Envisioning (60%)

Liaise between and collaborate with consulting professionals, IT/technology staff and senior management on technology solutions and opportunities related to service and client engagements
Identify needs, compare solutions, pilot/test, and champion the appropriate implementation of client engagement technology solutions to meet current and future needs
Help keep the organization current and aware of technological innovation in the industry. Keep abreast of new trends and best practices and how they align to the stated objectives of the organization. Take initiative in thought leadership, innovation, and creativity
Support technology advancement to drive strategic growth

Technology Planning and Implementation (37%)

Partner with internal IT professionals (Infrastructure/Operations and IT Solutions) to develop compatible, scalable, and supportable solutions
Lead strategic and operational aspects of client engagement technology platforms, partnerships, and external relationships to empower client delivery teams to create better solutions
Manage and optimize client engagement software and infrastructure assets; create overall technology standards and practices and ensure adherence
Communicate, negotiate, and interact effectively with technology vendors, coordinate licensing and purchases
Ensure that technology strategy for the core business of consulting operations aligns with the financial performance of the organization. Participate in the budgeting processes throughout the year

Learning & Development (3%)

Commit to selfdevelopment and ongoing learning and professional development
Provide input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring

Qualifications:

What will you need to succeed

University education in a related field. Advanced degree preferred
Familiar with managing and implementing technology at a companywide level
Strong collaboration and communication skills

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of experience providing technology consulting services as part of business transformation initiatives, ideally in an industry in which Dillon operates
Previous experience in a multidiscipline environment would be an asset
Experience with a range of technology solutions, including software, hardware, systems
Experience designing and delivering training to staff

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results.

We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our

core values:

Reliability: words that result in actions build trust;
Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
Creativity: discover new possibilities;
Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it's hard;
Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences

In addition, we offer:
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Employee share purchase plan

Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all fulltime regular employees

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A competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health benefits
Generous retirement savings plan
Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

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Flexible work hours

Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trustbased approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

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Learning and Development opportunities

As a knowledgebased business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization
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