Chief Innovation Officer

3 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Vortex Aquatic Structures International Full time
About Vortex Aquatic Structures International

Vortex Aquatic Structures International is a leading company in the field of innovative aquatic structures. With over 25 years of experience, we have created 8000 custom installations in 50 countries and 5 continents.

Job Title: Chief Innovation Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Innovation Officer to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving innovation and digital transformation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development and implementation of IT systems policies and procedures.
  • Ensure the integrity and security of company systems and data.
  • Develop and manage the IT budget.
  • Collaborate with key business and technology stakeholders to perform business requirements analysis.
  • Define short, medium, and long-term IT strategies and objectives.
  • Ensure projects are aligned and prioritized with the company's objectives.
  • Oversee innovative technology adoption and infrastructure projects.
  • Optimize integration and utilization of Independent Software Vendor (ISV) solutions.
  • Lead the development of proprietary software for the company's electronic products.
  • Optimize the company's information system, including hardware, software infrastructures, and business tools.
  • Provide problem resolution and ongoing support related to the company's IT systems.
  • Ensure proper functioning and efficiency of the ticket management system.
  • Manage internal and external resources, licenses, and consultants.
  • Negotiate and manage agreements with IT partners.
  • Anticipate company needs, identify risks, develop, and implement contingency plans.
  • Define project requirements by identifying milestones, phases, and project elements.
  • Monitor project progress, resolve issues, publish progress reports, and recommend actions.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing networks, benchmarking practices, and participating in professional societies.
  • Implement and manage performance indicators to drive continuous improvement of processes and systems.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in Gap Analysis, Requirements Analysis, including scope modeling, business process modeling, data requirements, business rules analysis, functional and non-functional requirements, acceptance testing, and evaluation criteria definition.
  • Excellent knowledge of manufacturing business processes and IT related tools and software.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French, including the ability to explain technology solutions, build relationships, and persuade others.
  • Strong collaboration skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Knowledge of ERP and CRM system implementation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Natural inclination to stay updated with evolving technologies (technology watch).
Experience and Training:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology.
  • A master's degree (MBA, in IT management) is nice to have.
  • Proven track record of 10+ years in progressively responsible IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years of experience in senior management or executive positions.
  • Strong leadership skills to drive projects and incidents to resolution with internal and external resources.
  • Experience in leading digital transformation, IT modernization, and adoption of emerging technologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems architecture, network security, cloud computing, and enterprise software solutions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement in IT operations.


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