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Director of IT Strategy

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario

Director of IT Strategy

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario
 
Salary: Information unavailable
 
County: 39
 

Overview: We are looking for a strategic and experienced leader to oversee the Strategy and Planning function within an IT division for our public sector client. This PERMANENT role is critical in shaping and executing the IT strategic plan while ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives, IT risk management frameworks, and divisional performance goals.

The selected candidate will oversee divisional budgeting, enterprise architecture, procurement, communications, and cross-functional coordination. They will be responsible for ensuring technology-driven solutions align with business objectives, driving innovation, and fostering collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement the IT strategic plan.

  • Oversee IT risk management and governance processes.

  • Manage technology innovation initiatives and align them with business needs.

  • Lead enterprise architecture and technology roadmap planning.

  • Supervise IT procurement and financial management functions.

  • Drive organizational change management efforts.

  • Establish and enforce policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance related to IT.

  • Coordinate divisional communication and strategic alignment efforts.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

  • Extensive experience in IT strategy development and execution.

  • Proven expertise in IT risk management, governance, and enterprise architecture.

  • Strong background in managing technology solutions, procurement, and financial planning.

  • Experience with organizational change management and business strategy implementation.

  • Knowledge of IT policies, legislation, and procedural frameworks.

  • Demonstrated leadership in personnel and budget administration.

Key Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.

  • Adaptability in a dynamic and evolving technology environment.

  • Effective communication and organizational skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining a long-term strategic vision.

  • Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.



We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

 

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 Altis Recruitment Team

Email: militaryfamilies@altis.com

613-230-3700

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.