Vice President, Business Technology Solutions

Vice President, Business Technology Solutions Join to apply for the Vice President, Business Technology Solutions role at Seaspan ULC. The Vice President, Business Technology Solutions (BTS) provides strategic vision and leadership for developing and executing Seaspan Shipyards’ enterprise technology strategy. The VP is a partner to the business and ensures technology initiatives effectively enable the company’s short- and long-term business goals. This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employees will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement. What You’ll Do Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership Develop and execute the long‑term enterprise technology strategy aligned with business priorities. Lead the IT technical operational and sustainment functions to ensure all systems are up to date, perform well, and provide high availability to support the business. Act as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing proactive cross‑functional leadership on technology, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), operational enablement, and risk management. Champion Seaspan’s culture of leadership and accountability, aligning BTS initiatives with the company’s most critical business priorities and operational mandates. Develop a strong partnership with related transformational functions at Seaspan including the Digital Transformation Office, Innovation Team, and the Washington Group IT team. Partner with our IT vendor community to deploy and support systems, bring subject matter expertise to the organization, and solve issues. Program & Project Governance Lead major enterprise system initiatives—including ERP, MRP, data platforms, system sustainment, and infrastructure modernization—with strong change management and adoption practices. Provide executive oversight to the Project Management Office to ensure disciplined delivery of complex, cross‑functional technology programs. Drive continuous improvement and process optimization across systems, workflows, and service delivery. Technology Operations, Cybersecurity & Governance Ensure reliable, secure, and high‑performing technology operations. Establish technology roadmaps and system architectures aligned with enterprise standards, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and security. Strengthen cybersecurity posture, governance, and IT risk management practices to safeguard business continuity and protect critical assets. Continuously enhance and enforce policies, standards, and controls to drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and consistent service delivery. Data Management Expand capabilities in data management to support strategic insight and operational performance. Drive enterprise data governance and ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity in reporting and decision support systems. Partner with the Seaspan Analytics team to deliver reporting value to the organization. Leadership & Talent Development Build and develop a high‑performing technology organization, fostering expertise in cybersecurity, enterprise systems, architecture, and data, to support digital transformation. Empower and mentor teams, remove barriers to execution, and promote collaboration across business units. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree an asset. 20+ years of progressive IT leadership experience supporting complex, multi‑site industrial or manufacturing environments. Minimum 10 years leading large‑scale technology portfolios and enterprise transformation initiatives. Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership in high‑growth and continuous improvement environments. Proven experience in ERP/MRP operations, system lifecycle management, integration architecture, and enterprise reporting. Strong background in capital and operational budget planning and execution. Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capability. Strong analytical mindset, financial acumen, and data‑driven decision‑making. Demonstrated ability to build and lead high‑performing teams and drive cultural change. Demonstrate a good understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities in a manufacturing business setting. Calm, composed leadership under pressure and during rapid change. Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Benchmarks performance against industry best practices and pursues excellence in technology and process efficiency. Why you’ll love working here This is a full‑time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long‑term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come. In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience. We also provide the best‑in‑class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including extended health care (paramedical services such as massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Parking is included and, for those using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick‑up and drop‑off points around North Vancouver. Access to Pemberton campus gym. The estimated salary for this position is $270,000 - $330,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package. About Us Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life‑cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise ships and deep‑sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards. This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position. Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr