IT Lead, Packaging & Food Technology Job at ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (Montreal)

Job Description

The IT Director is responsible for the budget, SOX, IT operations and IT staff globally for the Packaging and Food Technology segment. This is a global position where you are responsible for 12 staff, 8 factories and 6 ERPs. This position serves as the liaison between Corporate IT and the business units within PFT. As the Segment lead, you are responsible for working on segment-wide standards, managing the IT budget and improving Ebit by finding real cost savings.

Job Responsibility

Ensure ongoing SOX compliance across all IT systems and processes
Oversee IT audits (internal and external), including evidence collection and remediation tracking
Maintain and update IT policies and procedures aligned with global regulatory requirements
Manage access controls, segregation of duties, and change management processes
Collaborate with Legal and Finance teams to ensure compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Develop and execute a global IT strategy aligned with business goals
Lead digital transformation initiatives across regions
Manage global IT budgets, forecasting, and cost optimization
Build and maintain a high-performing IT team, including regional leadership
Represent IT in executive leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions
Work with corporate IT for network architecture, data centers, and cloud infrastructure
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery plans are in place and tested
Standardize and optimize IT service management in Jira (e.g., ITIL practices)
Monitor and improve system performance, uptime, and scalability
Manage global vendor relationships and service-level agreements (SLAs)
Enforce cybersecurity strategy and incident response planning
Ensure security awareness training for all employees globally
Escalation point for cybersecurity events
Respond to and report security incidents in compliance with SOX and other regulations
Oversee enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HRIS, etc.) and their integration
Ensure data governance, quality, and lifecycle management
Support business intelligence and analytics initiatives
Manage software development and deployment pipelines, ensuring secure and compliant releases
Align application portfolios with business needs and global scalability
Foster cross-functional collaboration between IT and other departments
Ensure global teams have access to collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)
Support remote work infrastructure and policies
Communicate IT strategy, risks, and performance to stakeholders
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (AI, IoT, blockchain) where applicable
Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Lead pilot programs and proof-of-concept initiatives globally

Requirements

A post-secondary degree or diploma in computer science, business intelligence or equivalent
Working with CRMs Salesforce, Zoho and Hubspot
Working with ERPs, SAP, JDE, Syspro, Nav
Working with Engineering tools, CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge and creo) PLM (PE2, Upchain)
Managing global teams
Very strong interpersonal skills
Experience working with large data and creating reports
Working in a Sox environment
Excellent analytical, mathematical and creative problem-solving skills
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required
Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
Highly motivated and self-directed
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

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