Our client is a leader in predictive analytics. The company’s software platform analyzes organizations’ customer data in order to better predict their preferences and churn. This in turn enables businesses to maximize revenue growth by targeting and customizing marketing campaigns and optimizing their lead lists.
Headquartered in Toronto, our client boasts a validated, affordable, plug-and-play solution that any customer-facing business can use by simply uploading their data to the company’s website. The company’s platform is quickly gaining traction in industries including professional sports, daily deals and online retail. Scope of Position Broadly, the objective of the role of the VP Engineering is to cultivate an environment that attracts, deploys and retains the human and other resources required to effectively develop, deliver and support the company’s platform and applications providing value to the company’s customers, while meeting the business strategy and goals for profitable growth. Reporting to the CEO, the VP Engineering will be responsible for providing leadership in the development and delivery of the company’s offerings ensuring throughout that they scale with the company’s growth. The company is growing quickly and boasts a team that is loyal, creative and committed to the company’s innovative products and the satisfaction of their customers. Functional Tasks Lead a team of software developers (development, QA and support). Develop strategic planning for and direction/control of product development activities. Hire, train and manage direct reports, along with their goal setting, performance management and development feedback. Estimate and schedule completion of goals. Aid in architecting solutions that enable successful product delivery using the latest distributed IT systems (e.g., Apache Spark, Cassandra, NoSQL, etc.) Anticipate future growth and complexity and balance the need for predictability and creative license. Help determine and eventually manage the overall engineering budget. Develop reliable, robust software on-time, within cost targets, using accepted state-of-the-art Agile methodologies balancing the demands of release content, quality and desired release dates. Ensure the optimal application of technology and engineering resources to meet the product development and/or customer requirements and deadlines. Maintain keen awareness of the trends and conditions in technology, products and development tools relative to the needs of the company’s customers and businesses. Work with executive management to shape the future direction of the company. Establish key indicators for competitive performance in completion of development projects and for rapid, realistic decisions on strategies, plans and projects. Maintain awareness of applicable public support for development activities and for human resource development. Key Performance Deliverables In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are specific deliverables that the position is designed to achieve. Cycle time excellence and on-time product delivery to market. Quality of service and customer satisfaction. Retention and recruiting. Employee satisfaction and motivation. Development of staff e.g., goals completed, performance reviews completed, etc. Functionality and performance. Budget management as well as product cost. Product reliability. Innovation as measured by benchmarking against competitive products. Productivity e.g., developers/revenue ratio. Responsiveness e.g., to market changes, customers. Achievement of overall corporate goals. Competency Profile The following competencies listed below define the role of VP Engineering : Role Expertise
Demonstrates critical technical or professional knowledge/skills related to the role. Has thorough knowledge of relevant products, services and methods. Expands technical knowledge/skills and keeps up-to-date in own area of expertise. Planning & Objective Setting
Systematic in approach to work. Produces action plans in which objectives are defined and steps for achieving them are clearly specified. Plans by breaking down large tasks into subtasks. Develops plans that anticipate obstacles. Is realistic about time-scales and builds in appropriate checkpoints, milestones and controls in order to ensure that desired results are realized. People Management
Establishes and communicates clear priorities and sense of direction. Clarifies roles and responsibilities. Adapts management style to achieve optimum results. Team Skills
Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support. Balances personal goals with those of the team. Fosters collaboration among team members. Results Orientation
Focuses strongly on achieving agreed upon outcomes and ensures that key objectives are met. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure. Aims to improve upon past performance. Establishes aggressive personal targets and strives to achieve them. Problem Solving
Draws parallels across situations and contexts. Divides problems into their individual elements. Develops several explanations or alternatives. Separates the core of a problem from its symptoms and can identify cause and effect. Quality Orientation
Strives for excellence in products, processes and/or services through continued evaluation, enhancement and redefinition of quality standards. Commercial Acumen
Applies appropriate commercial and financial principles. Understands situations in terms of costs, profits, added-value and return on investment. Appreciates the commercial impact of own work on the organization’s total expenses and revenues. Preferred Experience / Education The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables. 3+ years software engineering management background. Experience with different software development methodologies including Agile. Ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and achieve results in a young and growing company. Excellent communication and people management skills. The successful candidate will have worked outside of large, bureaucratic, process-heavy organizations. Early stage familiarity and adeptness required. The successful candidate will have been successful scaling development organizations. The successful candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented and able to anticipate problems and head off projects that are headed astray and have the ability to get products back on track. 10+ years software development experience. Competitive compensation and equity package structured for the successful candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our client is an award-winning Canadian corporation that delivers a comprehensive range of technical and strategic services to customers around the world. Our client is widely recognized for its ability to bridge the gaps between research and innovative technologies, and between engineering and reliable operations. The firm is particularly known for working with senior client management to develop business strategies; managing and optimizing operations and output. Our client delivers unprecedented business results for its clients through a commitment to quality, lower operating costs, more efficient utilization of capital assets, higher standards for safety and risk management, faster start-ups and continuous performance improvements in all projects and programs. Scope of Position Our client is currently seeking an individual to provide leadership for their fast-growing environmental services division. The division’s offerings are broad-based and include broad environmental consulting from Studies and Planning through Remediation, as well as Climate Change, Resiliency, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability. This role is focused on growing the division around the world, through the development of external facing new business opportunities, as well as in active collaboration with other service areas within our client through cross-selling. The successful candidate will be expected to proactively grow market share across all the environmental services areas. In addition, this position will also drive divisional strategy, new services development and acquisition activities in the environmental space, integrating additional resources and capacity to grow the business strategically. The organizational and resource development to meet this growth is also an important component of the role. The role can be based at our client’s head office or alternatively at any of a number of our client’s major global offices. Functional Tasks Developing and expanding a continuous stream of new stand-alone environmental work, as well as cross-selling into ongoing company proposals and projects. Client engagement at VP and CEO level with existing company clients and the development of new client relationships for ESG and the broader business. Managing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals providing environmental consulting, community, sustainability / corporate responsibility, climate change / resiliency / carbon management consulting and project delivery services within the business globally and regionally. Assisting senior executive management in strategy planning and organizational design initiatives. Ensuring the development and management of budgets and plans which will deliver the organization’s strategic goals. Developing and implementing plans to adapt and grow the existing operational systems, processes, and personnel in order to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the business. Ensuring the commercial viability of the business at all times and acting in compliance with agreed profitability objectives. Direct and assist in the preparation of supporting materials, including communication materials, training documents and technical reports. Participates in projects with cross-functional teams to address business opportunities. Engendering a style of management that encourages an ethos of excellence and a mindset of continuous improvement. Providing project management and specialist advisory support to project teams working on mining, infrastructure and energy projects. Managing the performance reporting requirements of the Environmental Services Group globally. Liaising with Global peers across the business as required. Key Performance Deliverables In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are specific deliverables that the position is designed to achieve. Specific additional measures of performance will be discussed with the successful candidate. Competency Profile The following competencies listed below define the role of President, Environmental Services: Strategic Approach Develops a strategic plan to realize the vision. Revises strategy in light of changing circumstances. Takes a long-term view of organizational success. Works to clarify long term organizational goals. Able to stand back from immediate problems in order to focus on more far reaching ideas. Initiative Proactive. Seizes opportunities and acts upon them immediately. Takes responsibility for own actions and addresses problems before asked. Influence Articulates the key points of an argument persuasively. Negotiates skillfully and convinces others to own point of view. Directly and indirectly impacts the decisions/opinions of others. Mobilizes people into action. Results Orientation Focuses strongly on achieving agreed upon outcomes and ensures that key objectives are met. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure. Aims to improve upon past performance. Establishes aggressive personal targets and strives to achieve them. Customer/Client Orientation Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service. Anticipates customers’/clients’ needs. Quickly follows up on customer/client contacts and complaints. Monitors and acts on measures of customer/client satisfaction. Industry & Market Awareness Seeks to anticipate and respond to industry and market changes/challenges by understanding key characteristics, issues and the factors driving them. Aware of competitor’s products, services and position. Team Skills Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support. Balances personal goals with those of the team. Fosters collaboration among team members. Commercial Acumen Applies appropriate commercial and financial principles. Understands situations in terms of costs, profits, added-value and return on investment. Appreciates the commercial impact of own work on the organization’s total expenses and revenues. Preferred Experience / Education The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables. Bachelor’s/University degree in engineering, science, environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification in a related discipline and/or MBA desirable. A minimum of 15 years’ experience in selling, managing and delivering environmental consulting related activities. A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated executive leadership experience. Strong financial management and people management skills. An understanding of how to formulate and execute business strategies as well as effectively leading a team of people. Demonstrated experience working on major projects in the infrastructure, mining, or energy industries. Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build a great business. In-depth knowledge of environmental legislation and requirements in Canada, USA, and/or other markets. Willingness to travel as work requires. An ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and integrated team environment. Effective and open communication and presentation style and the ability to plan and deliver high quality reports. An ability to be flexible, learn and perform challenging tasks outside their area of skills and experience. Robert Hebert
StoneWood Group
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Leigh Walsh
StoneWood Group
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About the Company
Our client is a large, multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive range of technical and strategic services, including consulting, information technology, engineering, process development, as well as project and construction management to various heavy industrial sectors. Major corporations around the world recognize our client for its ability to bridge the gaps between research and innovative technologies, and between engineering and reliable operations. The firm places strong emphasis on developing innovative approaches, technologies and solutions that add value to its customers businesses. Our client delivers unprecedented business results through a commitment to quality, lower operating costs, more efficient utilization of capital assets, higher standards for safety and risk management, faster start-ups and continuous performance improvements in all projects and programs. Scope of Position
As entire industries cope with tectonic market shifts, the appetite for disruptive thinking, technology and solutions to enhance their operations grows at an unprecedented pace. Our client’s Solutions and Systems Division specializes in addressing these needs. Leveraging its vast experience with the technologies, processes, concepts and techniques used by its customers, as well as its longstanding investment in the R&D of new technologies and concepts, the Solutions and Systems Division provides innovative and commercially effective software and hardware solutions for specialized industrial markets. Currently, our client is seeking a highly accomplished General Manager to provide global leadership to this division. The incumbent will work closely with the vertical market business units to identify opportunities for creative industry-wide customer solutions which reduce their costs, increase efficiencies and/or enhance performance. The General Manager will marshal a team of highly capable software and systems professionals to address these opportunities while leveraging the resulting IP to additional customers around the world. The position will be based in Toronto. Functional Tasks Work with the Senior VP and members of the senior management team to refine, develop and implement the strategic direction for the Solutions and Systems Division. This will include focusing the strategic road map and existing market plans, expanding and improving market penetration, and enhancing competitive positioning. Work closely with the vertical business teams and customers to identify and anticipate opportunities for the division Ensure that organizational capacity is in place by which to deliver on the group’s plans. Provide ongoing direction, performance management and developmental support to the team. Continue to build world-class capabilities. Focus the team to accelerate and drive the growth of the business, new market development, sector leadership and profitability. Ensure that the Solutions and Systems Division is fully aligned with the objectives and direction of the major vertical market business units. Aligning the culture, values, metrics and governance of the Solutions and Systems Division to those of the overall organization. Report regularly and proactively to the Senior VP on results and plans going forward. Champion the group’s interests to major customers and internal stakeholders. Lead the expansion of the division and brand into new customers. Engage with strategic stakeholders in those customers. Remaining abreast of the industry, competitors and trends with a view to ensuring that the firm’s services best align to market needs. Ensure that all alliance, acquisition and investment opportunities are considered and the most attractive pursued. Serve as an ambassador for the group representing it at conferences, speaking engagements, and other external industry related events. Where possible leverage relationships and projects to the benefit of other divisions and the organization as a whole. Drive growth Key Performance Deliverables Specific measures of performance will be discussed with and agreed upon with the successful candidate The following competencies listed below define the role of General Manager – Industrial Solutions and Systems Strategic Approach Develops a strategic plan to realize the vision. Revises strategy in light of changing circumstances. Takes a long-term view of organizational success. Works to clarify long term organizational goals. Able to stand back from immediate problems in order to focus on more far reaching ideas. Imagines future possibilities. Thinks broadly and investigates a wide-range of alternatives in developing a vision for the future. Selects the most promising vision from a range of alternatives and communicates this vision to others. Influence Articulates the key points of an argument persuasively. Negotiates skillfully and convinces others to own point of view. Directly and indirectly impacts the decisions/opinions of others. Mobilizes people into action. Integrity & Sincerity Inspires trust and supports others through own authenticity and following up on commitments. Maintains high ethical standards both personally and professionally. Shows consistency among principles. People Management Establishes and communicates clear priorities and sense of direction. Clarifies roles and responsibilities. Adapts management style to achieve optimum results. Results Orientation Focuses strongly on achieving agreed upon outcomes and ensures that key objectives are met. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure. Aims to improve upon past performance. Establishes aggressive personal targets and strives to achieve them. Initiative Proactive. Seizes opportunities and acts upon them immediately. Takes responsibility for own actions and addresses problems before asked. Customer/Client Orientation Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service. Anticipates customers’/clients’ needs. Quickly follows up on customer/client contacts and complaints. Monitors and acts on measures of customer/client satisfaction. Industry & Market Awareness Seeks to anticipate and respond to industry and market changes/challenges by understanding key characteristics, issues and the factors driving them. Aware of competitor’s products, services and position. Boundary-Spanning Incorporates information about the organization’s structure and protocol into decisions. Attentive to the internal politics and alert to shifting interpersonal dynamics. Establishes the necessary support networks and cross-functional relationships through rapport building. Recognizes, maintains and effectively balances the interests and needs of one’s own group with those of the broader organization. Team Skills Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support. Balances personal goals with those of the team. Fosters collaboration among team members. Role Expertise Demonstrates critical technical or professional knowledge/skills related to the role. Has thorough knowledge of relevant products, services and methods. Expands technical knowledge/skills and keeps up-to-date in own area of expertise. Preferred Experience / Education The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables. Minimum of 15 years of experience in software, solutions and advanced technologies Proven experience in creatively applying technology to solving problems Heavy industrial market experience Experience in growing a P&L A highly intelligent, strategically minded executive with superb communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to roll-up his/her sleeves. Strong team orientation well-suited to building consensus in a global concern. Toronto-based or willingness to relocate to Toronto Experience in building and managing distributed teams of professionals Highly competitive, unique compensation package to the successful candidate #J-18808-Ljbffr
Smart Factory Software – President and General Manager – Toronto About the Company Our client is a well-established Canadian software platform and solutions company that serves large manufacturing sectors such as automotive, CPG, as well as food and beverage. Their software increases production throughput and aids in clients’ journeys towards operational excellence. Though the firm boasts customers in 32 countries and has direct representation in 11 countries, it has only begun to scratch the surface of its broad Smart Factory addressable market. Our client’s mission is to deliver the highest value to its customers with unparalleled industry solutions built on innovative technologies, deep technical knowledge, and feature-rich applications. The firm is widely recognized for the robustness of its technologies, ease of use, flexibility, and profound impact on client businesses. Our client is Toronto-based and is a portfolio company of one of Canada’s most successful diversified technology companies. Scope of Position Due to a promotion by the current President, our client is undertaking a search for an executive to lead the company through its next stage of growth. The incumbent leaves a growing, profitable company with solid industry fundamentals, a superb reputation, high analyst rankings, a broad and loyal customer base, a motivated team, and a clear product roadmap and strategy for explosive growth. Owning the strategy and driving its execution will be the responsibility of the President and General Manager. Reporting to the Group CEO, the President & GM will leverage the company’s positioning, momentum, and growing markets to significantly accelerate revenues and profits. It is expected that the successful candidate will bring a driving, hands-on, ‘lead from the front’ approach to that task while nurturing a collaborative culture of excellence. This is an outstanding opportunity that features: Strong industry and company growth Highly entrepreneurial culture A chance to make a real difference Significant room for career growth Functional Tasks Work with the Group CEO and members of the senior management team to refine the strategic and operating plans, priorities, and options. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company to ensure the timely implementation and execution of the business and financial plans. Ensure that organizational capacity is in place by which to deliver on the company’s plans. Architect the organization ensuring that it has in place the human resources, processes, and operational capabilities by which to scale and the corporate culture to outperform. Provide ongoing direction, performance management, and developmental support to the team. Continue to build world-class capabilities. Focus the team to accelerate and drive the growth of the business, new market development, sector leadership, and profitability. Drive the revenue build process with substantive rapid growth as the goal. Refine and align the sales organization and processes to that goal. Maintain, improve, and create senior-level relationships with existing and potential customers and strategic partners. Ensure operational milestones are met on time, with high quality – and that they meet the cost objectives that are established; report on a monthly as well as a quarterly basis. Remain abreast of the industry, competitors, and trends with a view to ensuring that all alliance, acquisition, and investment opportunities are considered and the most attractive pursued. Lead the expansion of the company business with new customers. Engage with strategic stakeholders in those markets. Report regularly and proactively to the Group CEO on results and plans going forward. Adapt business model to capitalize on evolving customer needs and new competitive offerings. Implement and continually refine a product roadmap that incorporates customer feedback and ensures competitive advantage in the marketplace. Key Performance Deliverables In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are specific deliverables that the position is designed to achieve. Specific measures of performance relating to growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, etc. will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate. Competency Profile The following competencies define the role of President and GM: Strategic Approach: Develops a strategic plan to realize the vision. Revises strategy in light of changing circumstances. Takes a long-term view of organizational success. People Management: Establishes and communicates clear priorities and sense of direction. Clarifies roles and responsibilities. Results Orientation: Focuses strongly on achieving agreed-upon outcomes and ensures that key objectives are met. Initiative: Proactive. Seizes opportunities and acts upon them immediately. Customer/Client Orientation: Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service. Industry & Market Awareness: Seeks to anticipate and respond to industry and market changes/challenges. Commercial Acumen: Applies appropriate commercial and financial principles. Preferred Experience / Education A highly intelligent, strategically minded executive with superb communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to roll-up his/her sleeves. Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in leadership capacities. Previous experience in a SaaS software or technology-based company required. Track record of working with mid-sized enterprise software companies ($10-50mm) driving accelerated revenue growth over extended periods. Experience in Lean manufacturing or operational excellence with a sophisticated manufacturer AND/OR Management/IT consulting focused on Digitization/IOT in the manufacturing sector. Proven entrepreneurial experience with appropriate financial, market, and business acumen in scaling businesses. Experience in growing a P&L would be preferable. Strong team orientation well-suited to building consensus in a growing concern. Toronto-based or willingness to relocate to the area is ideal. A charismatic, inspirational leader rather than manager. Change management and business transformation experience within mid-sized companies. Highly competitive base, variable and equity compensation package to the successful candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our client is a Toronto-based world-class designer and manufacturer of advanced microwave, millimeter-wave and electro-optic components and sub-systems. Our client was founded in 1992 on a mission to provide high reliability, cutting-edge RF solutions. The company has grown by focusing on customer success and by assembling a fully-integrated, skilled team of experts in high frequency circuits and systems, communication and radar subsystem design, engineering and custom manufacturing. The firm is uniquely vertically integrated through all key functions including RFIC design in GaAs, GaN, SiGe and CMOS, thin film manufacturing, automated HMIC (Hybrid Microwave Integrated Circuit) Assembly, CNC machining, PC Board population, and system integration and test, allowing responsive, high quality support of customers’ demanding requirements. The firm’s expertise in developing customized RF and electro-optic sensing and communications solutions makes our client a critical partner in commercial aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, space and SatCom markets. Our client consistently invests heavily in IR&D and boasts a large engineering team with most having advanced degrees in their realms of specialization. In the past few years our client has further augmented its R&D footprint by developing strategic research partnerships at selected universities in Canada and the US. Our client occupies a 65,000 square foot state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing facility in Toronto including Class 1000 to 10,000 clean rooms. The firm’s systems maintain compliance to AS9100C and ISO9001:2008 and encompass all the core capabilities needed for end-to-end electronic product development, redesign and life cycle maintenance. The firm also maintains a second facility in Canada. To best serve US customers with ITAR restrictions, and to provide a 2nd source with identical capability, our client has also established a US-based design and manufacturing facility focused on MMIC and high power device design. Scope of the Position Reporting to the President and CEO, the Director of Programmes leads a team responsible for the successful delivery of all our client’s programmes/projects. The Director of Programmes will on the one hand play a key strategic role in ensuring that our client has the processes and disciplines in place to deliver programme management excellence. They will own the vision for the programme management function ensuring that it is architected in a manner so that programmes are selected, prioritized, linked and executed to satisfy customers’ demand while achieving optimum benefits for the company including a strong profit margin for each programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational success of all programs, seamless team management and development, program tracking, quality control and evaluation and be the key interface to the primary program stakeholders. They will move projects along holding regular project reviews with his/her team, senior management and the customer. While managing multiple complex projects, the Director of Programs will track spending, adjust budgets, hire and review employees, look for gaps in work efficiency, communicate with their team and operational colleagues and suggest and execute timely changes to plans as needed. This is an outstanding opportunity that features: Strong industry and company growth A successful organization with committed ownership Highly entrepreneurial culture A highly educated and diverse employee structure An opportunity to make a real difference Responsibilities Assess current programme management organization, techniques and tools and make recommendations Ensure that the function is architected to deliver and scale Apply best practices disciplines across the function Coordinate a multidisciplinary team. Assess team and ensure that they have the training, tools and support to be successful Act as a key interface to selected customers. Lead all program reviews both internally and customer-facing. Coordinate and manage resource allocation. Track program budget and schedule. Provide regular program status updates to company management. Contribute towards continuous technology and process improvement. Escalate when necessary from the project managers and proactively identify challenges with schedules; Work with staff to develop objective performance measurements are in place, to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluation and goal setting for all employees; Cultivate existing relationships with operational colleagues with the goal of ensuring sufficient resources, and access to services; Develop and implement strategies that will maximize the synergies among program areas; Establish benchmarks in the operational work plans and review the work on a regular basis and identify issues and adjust the plan when necessary; Ensure deliverables are being completed within baseline time scales, cost plans and the expectation of the customer while being aware of net project cash flow; Establish and implement a system and tools with which to measure continuous quality improvement projects. Monitor completed projects to ensure expected benefits are fully realized and sustained. Report regularly and proactively to senior management on progress and issues that affect successful program execution. Competency Profile The following competencies listed below define the role of Director of Programmes: Role Expertise Demonstrates critical technical or professional knowledge/skills related to the role. Has thorough knowledge of relevant products, services and methods. Expands technical knowledge/skills and keeps up-to-date in own area of expertise. Strategic Approach Develops a strategic plan to realize the vision. Revises strategy in light of changing circumstances. Takes a long-term view of organizational success. Works to clarify long term organizational goals. Able to stand back from immediate problems in order to focus on more far reaching ideas. Results Orientation Focuses strongly on achieving agreed upon outcomes and ensures that key objectives are met. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure. Aims to improve upon past performance. Establishes aggressive personal targets and strives to achieve them. Leading Change Recognizes when change is necessary. Challenges the status quo and champions new initiatives. Acts as a catalyst to change and stimulates others to change. Develops an effective action plan to implement change and monitors results. Developing & Coaching Others Accurately assesses strengths and development needs of employees. Challenges others to improve their abilities and actively supports their development. Continually provides timely and constructive feedback, coaching and challenging learning opportunities. Adjusts coaching style based on each employee’s ability and motivation level. Planning & Objective Setting Systematic in approach to work. Produces action plans in which objectives are defined and steps for achieving them are clearly specified. Plans by breaking down large task into subtasks. Develops plans that anticipate obstacles. Is realistic about time-scales and builds in appropriate checkpoints, milestones and controls in order to ensure that desired results are realized. Problem Solving Draws parallels across situations and contexts. Divides problems into their individual elements. Develops several explanations or alternatives. Separates the core of a problem from its symptoms and can identify cause and effect. Routinely performs program risk and mitigation analyses. Drive Adopts an energetic approach. Works towards goals and willingly tackles demanding tasks. Demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work over long periods of time, even in the face of adversity. Customer/Client Orientation Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service. Anticipates customers’/clients’ needs. Quickly follows up on customer/client contacts and complaints. Monitors and acts on measures of customer/client satisfaction. Key Performance Deliverables In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are the type of deliverables that the position is designed to achieve. To be discussed with the successful candidate Preferred Experience The following indicates specific industry, and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables. Bachelor’s degree, in a technical or engineering discipline. Postgraduate degree considered an asset. 5-10 years of experience in programme management within large complex programme environments Space, Aerospace or Defense experience is an asset Hands-on design experience in one of following areas would an asset: Reliability engineering, Electronic packaging, high reliability electronics manufacturing. Strong organizational skills. High attention to detail Team management role, juggling scarce technical resources across a multidisciplinary, matrixed organization. Demonstrated success developing, evaluating and delivering medium/large complex multimillion-dollar programs with challenging customers and international environments. Experience with project tracking and productivity tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Excel or other software tools used for tracking multiple projects and competing resources. Experience in people management roles with recruitment, selection, hiring, coaching, feedback, employee engagement, and performance management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively and to make sound, logical decisions. Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding and diverse workload. Proven strong business skills with demonstrated strategic and program management experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language Ability to be approved for Canadian security clearance Demonstrated ability to be customer focused Experience in growing, mid-sized growth-oriented private manufacturing companies would be an asset. Strong team orientation well suited to building consensus A bias for action combined with a hands-on approach and an entrepreneurial spirit. Remuneration Highly competitive compensation commensurate with the right candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our client is a very successful Montreal-based enterprise software company. Profitable and growing, the company serves a large and prestigious international roster of corporations cutting across several vertical markets. The firm’s unparalleled breadth of products and custom solutions are made possible by its uncompromising commitment to innovation and engineering excellence. The firm boasts a seasoned and proven executive team committed to the long term independence and success. Scope of Position Reporting directly to the SVP the Director level head of PMO will support the services business across professional services, custom enhancements and customer care.
The PMO will be responsible for establishing and managing the program management office; defining and developing project/program management practices, governance standards, processes and metrics. He/she will ensure projects/programs are defined, tracked and communicated in a consistent and effective manner. He/she incorporates effective change and risk management controls; and is responsible for ensuring all projects within portfolios/programs are delivered on time, within budget and to an agreed quality level, for each of the company’s delivery approaches. Functional Tasks The PMO will introduce common processes and methodology as a set of standards for project managers to follow, allowing them to manage multiple projects simultaneously in an efficient manner. Using standard templates and applications will allow all project manager(s) to deliver projects with consistent results. The environment is highly dynamic, with new projects starting and existing projects being brought to closure on a constant basis. To manage this environment, the PMO will establish a portfolio process to manage quality, risk and project KPI’s. The PMO team works with Global Services and other leaders when key project decisions are being made. Projects will be objectively evaluated against the company’s overall objectives, and KPI’s will be established and consistently tracked. The PMO will support and develop capable project managers with a common knowledge base. The Global Services PMO will provide consistency in training across Services departments. Coaching, mentoring and information sharing will occurs on a regular basis, and formal classes will also be arranged. The PMO will also facilitate the integration of new project managers into Tecsys, and will share his/her knowledge of processes, tools and methodologies. The PMO will manage the Knowledge Management tools and documents. The PMO will provide sustainable value to the company by improving the efficiency of how projects are managed and monitored to avoid potential failure. The PMO will ensure quality delivery and risk management in support of the company’s Customer for Life philosophy. The PMO will report on project metrics, making it clear to the organization whether the project team(s) are on track or in need of additional support. The PMO will develop internal initiatives to continuously improve tools, processes, and people through training and guidance. He/She will evaluate business objectives that require new processes or enhancements to existing processes. The PMO will look to continuously improve the company’s Delivery Management, including amongst others: Project Delivery Process Methodology and tools; Providing independent and objective reviews of activities within projects; Project Execution methodology and processes; Program development and management methodologies; Quality Management guidelines. In collaboration with the Global Services Leadership team, the PMO will maintain Project Accounting and Project Metrics; including directing and coordinating activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget. The PMO will prepare periodic Implementations metrics and reports. Key Performance Deliverables In light of the identified responsibilities, the following arespecific deliverables that the position is designed to achieve.
Specific performance measures will be discussed with and agreed upon with the successful candidate. Competency Profile The following competencies listed below define the role ofHead of PMO at our client– Role Expertise
Demonstrates critical technical or professional knowledge/skills related to the role. Has thorough knowledge of relevant products, services and methods. Expands technical knowledge/skills and keeps up-to-date in own area of expertise. Influence
Articulates the key points of an argument persuasively. Negotiates skillfully and convinces others to own point of view. Directly and indirectly impacts the decisions/opinions of others. Mobilizes people into action. People Management
Establishes and communicates clear priorities and sense of direction. Clarifies roles and responsibilities. Adapts management style to achieve optimum results. Developing & Coaching Others
Accurately assesses strengths and development needs of employees. Challenges others to improve their abilities and actively supports their development. Continually provides timely and constructive feedback, coaching and challenging learning opportunities. Adjusts coaching style based on each employee’s ability and motivation level. Leading Change
Recognizes when change is necessary. Challenges the status quo and champions new initiatives. Acts as a catalyst to change and stimulates others to change. Develops an effective action plan to implement change and monitors results. Integrity & Sincerity
Inspires trust and supports others through own authenticity and following up on commitments. Maintains high ethical standards both personally and professionally. Shows consistency among principles. Boundary-Spanning
Incorporates information about the organization’s structure and protocol into decisions. Attentive to the internal politics and alert to shifting interpersonal dynamics. Establishes the necessary support networks and cross-functional relationships through rapport building. Recognizes, maintains and effectively balances the interests and needs of one’s own group with those of the broader organization. Team Skills
Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support. Balances personal goals with those of the team. Fosters collaboration among team members. Preferred Experience / Education The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering; MBA Preferred A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ of experience in the project control field with experience in estimating, cost control, and planning. Knowledge and application of project budgets and financial analysis for overall project planning, cost monitoring, and reporting Demonstrated understanding and experience of project management methodologies and application of these approaches in a formal project environment Demonstrated ability to develop reliable project timelines and deliver against established timelines Strong writing, presentation and communication skills Excellent consultative and communication skills, analytical ability, decisive judgment, and the ability to work effectively with end users, IT, employees, vendors/consultants and customers Demonstrated highly developed oral and written communication skills, particularly in reporting, public presentation and consultation, and the ability to negotiate and communicate with relevant internal and external stakeholders Strong experience in driving application integration processes Ability to work independently with little direction Demonstrated experience in defining business processes and change management Consulting experience Training expertise PMP Certification strongly preferred Highly competitive base plus variable compensation package for the successful candidate #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Requirements A highly intelligent, strategically minded executive with superb communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to roll-up his/her sleeves. Enterprise SaaS software/FinTech experience/understanding. Experience in building and scaling a SaaS software company. Operational expertise: hiring, performance management. Experience working with boards of directors. Deep rolodex of potential C-level hires, investors, partners. Track record of working with mid-sized enterprise software companies ($0-20mm) driving accelerated revenue growth over extended periods. Strong team orientation well-suited to building consensus in a growing concern. Toronto-based or willingness to relocate to Toronto. A charismatic, inspirational leader rather than a manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our client is THE place for everything RV. Founded in 1969, with headquarters in BC, the business has grown to become Canada’s largest national supplier of recreational vehicles (RVs) with locations in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Prince George, Whitehorse, Lacombe County, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Halifax. Our client provides an unparalleled selection of Tent Trailers, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, Class ‘C’ motorhomes and Class ‘A’ motor coaches. From sales to rentals, parts, service, and specialized manufacturing, our client’s diversified and integrated portfolio of capabilities addresses any and all Canadian RV customer needs. Our client is a proudly family-owned company whose values define and permeate every aspect of the business. Scope of Position Our client continues to grow, having more than doubled in size in the past five years alone. To support such growth, the firm has invested in a myriad of enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, web and social media technologies. Ensuring that information technology effectively supports and fuels our client’s continued growth will be the responsibility of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Reporting directly to the CEO, the CIO will provide the technology and information management vision and leadership while directing the planning, development, implementation, maintenance and support of information systems and related technology-based product offerings in support of the business. This will include core back and front-office functions such as dealer management systems, reservation systems, fleet management systems, marketing (internet and social media) network support, and related services to accomplish corporate goals and objectives. The CIO will lead the company’s efforts in planning and implementing enterprise information systems to support both head office and distributed business operations with the objective of achieving effective and cost beneficial enterprise-wide IT operations. He/she will serve as a member of the senior management team and be involved in the overall planning and management of the organizational mission, goals and priorities. The CIO will provide leadership to a team lead by four managers. Embodying the values and ethos of the company, the CIO will work directly with, mentor, and support the IT team to enable them to thrive as a vital function in the overall business. Functional Tasks
Key responsibilities of the role: Develop/refine in conjunction with the executive team the company IT vision in support of the company’s business objectives. Work closely with the IT team, providing clarity of responsibility, training, feedback and support to aid in their success. Ensure that the company’s values define the manner by which the IT function exercises its responsibilities. Align the strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of information management and technology systems to the IT vision. Oversee the back office computer operations along with the management of multiple IT and communications systems and projects, including voice, data, infrastructure and applications. Develop processes that will regularly evaluate existing technology, information systems, and staffing, research new solutions and technologies and recommend changes. Develop and implement policy and procedures to ensure the protection of our client’s IT assets and the integrity, security and privacy of corporate information. Develop and monitor the annual operating and capital budgets for IT and supporting infrastructure (maintenance, helpdesk, hardware replacement, software upgrades, etc.). Approve, coordinate and manage all projects related to selection, acquisition, development and installation of major information systems including collaborating with user groups to advise on evaluation, selection, implementation and maintenance of information systems. Evaluate project management practices from budgeting through to execution and recommend/take steps for improvement. Ensure appropriate investment (with appropriate metrics, supported by ROI) in strategic and operational systems for overall corporate and operating group effectiveness. Evaluate installed systems to measure their appropriateness. Serve as the primary contact to software, hardware and network-related vendors, consultants, and partners and maintains knowledge of current technology, equipment, prices and terms of agreements to minimize the investment required to meet established service levels. Evaluate alternatives, perform appropriate cost benefit analysis, and recommend solutions that maximize effectiveness and minimize costs commensurate with acceptable risks. Oversee the development, maintenance, and communication of systems documentation, policies, and procedures. Drive improvements. Communicates IS/IT plans, policies and technology trends throughout the organization, including management groups and professional staff. Select, train, supervise, evaluate and develop all roles related to the provision of IT services within our client’s operations. Special projects as required. Key Performance Deliverables In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are among the deliverables that the position is designed to achieve: Specific measures of performance/KPIs will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate. Competency Profile
The following competencies distinguish the effective CIO at our client: Planning and Objective Setting
Systematic in approach to work; Produces action plans in which objectives are defined and steps for achieving them are clearly specified; Plans for breaking down large tasks into subtasks; Develops plans that anticipate obstacles; Is realistic about time-scales and builds in appropriate checkpoints, milestones and controls in order to ensure that desired results are realized. Motivating
Encourages others by creating enthusiasm, a feeling of investment and a desire to excel; Inspires a healthy attitude to work by recognizing positive contributions. Drive
Adopts an energetic approach; Works towards goals and willingly tackles demanding tasks; Demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work over long periods of time, even in the face of adversity. Innovation
Generates new ideas; Challenges existing assumptions; Goes beyond the status quo; Recognizes the need for new or modified approaches; Brings various perspectives and approaches together, combining them in a creative fashion to implement effective improvements. Commercial Acumen
Applies appropriate commercial and financial principles. Understands situations in terms of costs, profits, added-value and return on investment. Appreciates the commercial impact of own work on the organization’s total expenses and revenues. Adaptability
Quickly adapts to new situations and approaches; Open to change and readily adopts new methods in the face of shifting priorities and ambiguity; Can alter own perspective and behaviour in order to adjust to changing demands and plans. Integrity & Sincerity
Inspires trust and supports others through own authenticity and following up on commitments. Maintains high ethical standards both personally and professionally. Shows consistency among principles. Team Skills
Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support; Balances personal goals with those of the team; Fosters collaboration among team members. Preferred Experience / Education The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables: Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT leadership Proven experience in leveraging IT to enhance growth, efficiency, customer service and cost savings Experience working in privately owned, entrepreneurial businesses Track record in successful change management A positive and participative team style Willingness to travel occasionally, as required Track record defined in part by an ability to consistently execute on agreed upon objectives. A highly intelligent, strategically minded executive with superb communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to roll-up his/her sleeves. Highly competitive compensation package tailored to the successful candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our client is THE place for everything RV. Founded in 1969, with headquarters in BC, the business has grown to become Canada’s largest national supplier of recreational vehicles (RVs) with locations in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Prince George, Whitehorse, Lacombe County, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Halifax. Our client provides an unparalleled selection of Tent Trailers, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, Class ‘C’ motorhomes and Class ‘A’ motor coaches. From sales to rentals, parts, service, and specialized manufacturing, our client’s diversified and integrated portfolio of capabilities addresses any and all Canadian RV customer needs. Our client is a proudly family-owned company whose values define and permeate every aspect of the business. Scope of Position Our client continues to grow, having more than doubled in size in the past five years alone. To support such growth, the firm has invested in a myriad of enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, web and social media technologies. Ensuring that information technology effectively supports and fuels our client’s continued growth will be the responsibility of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Reporting directly to the CEO, the CIO will provide the technology and information management vision and leadership while directing the planning, development, implementation, maintenance and support of information systems and related technology-based product offerings in support of the business. This will include core back and front-office functions such as dealer management systems, reservation systems, fleet management systems, marketing (internet and social media) network support, and related services to accomplish corporate goals and objectives. The CIO will lead the company’s efforts in planning and implementing enterprise information systems to support both head office and distributed business operations with the objective of achieving effective and cost beneficial enterprise-wide IT operations. He/she will serve as a member of the senior management team and be involved in the overall planning and management of the organizational mission, goals and priorities. The CIO will provide leadership to a team lead by four managers. Embodying the values and ethos of the company, the CIO will work directly with, mentor, and support the IT team to enable them to thrive as a vital function in the overall business. Functional Tasks
Key responsibilities of the role: Develop/refine in conjunction with the executive team the company IT vision in support of the company’s business objectives. Work closely with the IT team, providing clarity of responsibility, training, feedback and support to aid in their success. Ensure that the company’s values define the manner by which the IT function exercises its responsibilities. Align the strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of information management and technology systems to the IT vision. Oversee the back office computer operations along with the management of multiple IT and communications systems and projects, including voice, data, infrastructure and applications. Develop processes that will regularly evaluate existing technology, information systems, and staffing, research new solutions and technologies and recommend changes. Develop and implement policy and procedures to ensure the protection of our client’s IT assets and the integrity, security and privacy of corporate information. Develop and monitor the annual operating and capital budgets for IT and supporting infrastructure (maintenance, helpdesk, hardware replacement, software upgrades, etc.). Approve, coordinate and manage all projects related to selection, acquisition, development and installation of major information systems including collaborating with user groups to advise on evaluation, selection, implementation and maintenance of information systems. Evaluate project management practices from budgeting through to execution and recommend/take steps for improvement. Ensure appropriate investment (with appropriate metrics, supported by ROI) in strategic and operational systems for overall corporate and operating group effectiveness. Evaluate installed systems to measure their appropriateness. Serve as the primary contact to software, hardware and network-related vendors, consultants, and partners and maintains knowledge of current technology, equipment, prices and terms of agreements to minimize the investment required to meet established service levels. Evaluate alternatives, perform appropriate cost benefit analysis, and recommend solutions that maximize effectiveness and minimize costs commensurate with acceptable risks. Oversee the development, maintenance, and communication of systems documentation, policies, and procedures. Drive improvements. Communicates IS/IT plans, policies and technology trends throughout the organization, including management groups and professional staff. Select, train, supervise, evaluate and develop all roles related to the provision of IT services within our client’s operations. Special projects as required. Key Performance Deliverables In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are among the deliverables that the position is designed to achieve: Specific measures of performance/KPIs will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate. Competency Profile
The following competencies distinguish the effective CIO at our client: Planning and Objective Setting
Systematic in approach to work; Produces action plans in which objectives are defined and steps for achieving them are clearly specified; Plans for breaking down large tasks into subtasks; Develops plans that anticipate obstacles; Is realistic about time-scales and builds in appropriate checkpoints, milestones and controls in order to ensure that desired results are realized. Motivating
Encourages others by creating enthusiasm, a feeling of investment and a desire to excel; Inspires a healthy attitude to work by recognizing positive contributions. Drive
Adopts an energetic approach; Works towards goals and willingly tackles demanding tasks; Demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work over long periods of time, even in the face of adversity. Innovation
Generates new ideas; Challenges existing assumptions; Goes beyond the status quo; Recognizes the need for new or modified approaches; Brings various perspectives and approaches together, combining them in a creative fashion to implement effective improvements. Commercial Acumen
Applies appropriate commercial and financial principles. Understands situations in terms of costs, profits, added-value and return on investment. Appreciates the commercial impact of own work on the organization’s total expenses and revenues. Adaptability
Quickly adapts to new situations and approaches; Open to change and readily adopts new methods in the face of shifting priorities and ambiguity; Can alter own perspective and behaviour in order to adjust to changing demands and plans. Integrity & Sincerity
Inspires trust and supports others through own authenticity and following up on commitments. Maintains high ethical standards both personally and professionally. Shows consistency among principles. Team Skills
Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support; Balances personal goals with those of the team; Fosters collaboration among team members. Preferred Experience / Education The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables: Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT leadership Proven experience in leveraging IT to enhance growth, efficiency, customer service and cost savings Experience working in privately owned, entrepreneurial businesses Track record in successful change management A positive and participative team style Willingness to travel occasionally, as required Track record defined in part by an ability to consistently execute on agreed upon objectives. A highly intelligent, strategically minded executive with superb communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to roll-up his/her sleeves. Highly competitive compensation package tailored to the successful candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Headquartered in Ottawa Canada, Client focuses on developing software and system solutions that leverage its strong heritage in system-level design, memory channel interfaces and system-ASIC engineering. The Company develops full solutions including hardware modules, software layers for a variety of operating systems, ASICs and embedded firmware. It has architected a family of NAND-Flash module products for servers and storage systems where the value proposition is an unprecedented scalability of throughput and density. Client’s opportunities in the server space are directly related to applications like Virtualization, Analytics, VDI, and Distributed Storage, which are rapidly growing application spaces that will heavily leverage high performance NAND-Flash sub-systems for increased performance and efficiency. Client has a strong intellectual property base with 20 patents granted or pending today. Scope of Position The Vice President of Engineering will lead Client’s development team and serve as an integral member of the executive management team, assisting in the development and implementation of the company’s strategic direction as it enters into its next phase of significant growth. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Engineering will have responsibility for all engineering execution of Client solutions of software and chipsets integrated into complete module-level customer products. This effort spans chip design, verification, emulation and back end and includes design, NPI, DFM, and component engineering. The incumbent will lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers located in Ottawa. This position will be based in Ottawa, Canada and may require travel to customers as well as strategic suppliers as required (~ 20% travel). He/she will interact regularly with a variety of groups including Product Planning, the CTO office and Operations. As part of the executive, the VP will play a key role in setting the company’s strategic direction. Functional Responsibilities The Vice President Engineering will be responsible for: Leading the execution of Client’s products which include software, ASICs and board level products. This effort spans chip design, verification, emulation and back end and includes design, NPI, DFM, and component engineering. Leading a multi-site, multi-discipline development team including organizational planning, recruiting, setting objectives, providing feedback and career development for all engineering staff. Establishing and maintaining detailed plans and budgets and leading the development of scalable, sustainable processes to ensure quality, maintainable designs are delivered on-time at required cost points. Motivating the team with a lead by example style that reflects the demands of the engineering environment. Assessing the team's capabilities and proactively recruiting to meet the ongoing project demands. Coaching and motivating team members to maintain and grow a high productivity team. Overseeing the management of outsourced suppliers in North America and offshore including the migration of verification and backend processes. Ensuring compliance with appropriate government support programs (i.e. IRAP, TPC, SRED). As a member of the executive team, actively participating in setting the company’s strategic direction and participating in board of directors meetings. Preferred Experience / Education The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables: 10-15 years of development management experience including a minimum of 5-7 years of managing a multi-discipline, multi-layered organization. Hands-on, execution focused with strong project management experience and proven track record of developing scalable, sustainable development systems and processes. Experience developing hardware modules, software for a variety of operating systems, ASICs and embedded firmware. Experience in managing multi-site development and outsourced partners is a major asset. Proven experience attracting, mentoring, leading and empowering talented managers and individual contributors. Strong business acumen with experience in early stage environments. Mixed signal/analog development experience is critical. System and/or board level development experience is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience is required. Advanced degree in engineering or related field is preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; sense of humor is a plus. Ability to travel internationally as required (~ 20%). Competitive base salary + variable bonus + benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr
