Executive Director, Business Solutions

2 weeks ago

Canada Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation Full time

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping the future of technology in a dynamic organization? We are searching for a visionary leader for the Executive Director of our Business Solutions Team. In this role you will report directly to the Vice President of Information Technology and be at the forefront of defining and implementing long-term strategies for our information systems. If you're ready to drive innovation, cultivate a culture of creativity, and play a pivotal role in the organization's success, this role is for you

This position is currently located in our Head Office location in Melville, Saskatchewan, with consideration for remote work within Saskatchewan . Remote Work arrangements will have an expectation to attend in person for the following: 

  • Onsite divisional meetings
  • Training
  • Engagement and team collaboration events
  • Corporate meetings and events

What you'll do:

  • Leadership Maven: Lead the Business Solutions Team, crafting strategies to meet long-term information system needs and ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
  • Visionary Leadership: Guide SCIC’s executive team and business areas, fostering a culture of effective product development that resonates with our technology and corporate strategies.
  • Skills Cultivator : Provide clear direction to the Business Solutions Team, empowering them to enhance their skills and capabilities in meeting organizational demands.
  • Strategic Connector : Forge robust relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to co-design products and influence the integration of new technologies for maximum business impact.
  • Innovation Advocate : Drive the evolution of product and application life cycle management methodologies, leveraging best practices and continuous improvement principles.
  • Roadmap Architect : Develop and manage product roadmaps, ensuring transparency and accountability through meticulous status reporting, metrics, and benchmarks.
  • Performance Guardian : Oversee support activities to guarantee optimal performance of applications and products in production, working closely with the business areas.
  • Risk Mitigator : Conduct thorough suitability assessments of technical and business applications, evaluating associated costs and risks to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Strategic Advisor : Keep abreast of industry trends and research findings to ensure our technology and digital investments are strategic and well-informed.
  • Innovation Enabler : Foster a culture of experimentation by supporting and facilitating innovative product and application work within defined cost and time constraints.

Qualifications:

  • As the lead candidate you will possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, or a related field, complemented by 8+ years of progressive leadership experience. We also recognize the value of a blend of education and hands-on experience.
  • Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, along with the ability to cultivate robust relationships and employ strategic thinking. These competencies are pivotal for navigating our dynamic landscape.
  • Demonstrate adeptness in fostering relationships at all levels, garnering support for transformative initiatives, and nurturing a culture of innovation, collaboration and teamwork.
  • Proficiency in establishing and nurturing relationships and partnerships with external entities.
  • Ability to lead and transition an organization from traditional to agile development and product delivery approaches.
  • Working knowledge of service and product co-design methodologies.
  • Proven ability to navigate and mitigate the risks and cost implications associated with business solution decisions.

Conditions: 

  • A criminal record check is required.
  • Should the successful candidate participate in the Crop Insurance or AgriStability Programs, their account must be in good standing.

Competencies:

  • Service Excellence: Develops and implements practices and programs that will benefit the organization while improving customer satisfaction and customer experience. Champions the organization both internally and externally by modelling exceptional behaviour.
  • Personal Leadership and Development: Listens and influences others to generate enthusiasm. Sees diversity as an opportunity, challenges bias and intolerance.
  • Strategic Thinking: Develops, leads and ensures meaningful communication to inspire and influence others to support strategies and key actions.
  • Decision Making: Aligns decisions with the mission, vision, values and future direction of the organization. 
  • Innovation: Generates, maintains and rewards a creative environment within and among teams. 
  • Analytical Thinking: Anticipates how customers, individuals, teams and others will respond or react to situations and develops a plan or information to reduce concerns.
  • Team Collaboration: Builds cooperation and communication between multiple teams, recognizing when teams could work together for improved success. 
  • Building Organizational Community: Actively supports a one team approach. Communicates team objectives and accomplishments both inside and outside the team. 
  • Communication: Communicates strategically, considering such aspects as optional message timing, and form of communication. Identifies and presents information that will motivate, persuade, engage or influence others. 
  • Accountability: Strives for excellence in personal performance and coaches others to perform at their best. Plays a leadership role in shaping the culture of the organization by consistently communicating and exemplifying the values.
  • Performance Management: Establishes challenging goals and acts to reach and exceed them; holds others accountable for their goals. Establishes performance expectations and inspires excellence.
  • Planning and Risk Management: Continually adapts priorities and responsibilities in response to changing needs. Establishes internal controls, within own work unit/team, to detect problems or issues as they occur and make necessary corrections.
  • Process Management: Manages fiscal, technological and human resources at an organizational level. Promotes a culture of continuous improvement to ensure policies and process are relevant and efficient. 
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