Vice President of Technology

Role:
Vice-President, Technology

Location:
Mississauga & Etobicoke

Company:
Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc.

Department:
Information Technology

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Reports to:
SAMI General Manager (solid line), MAM CTIO (dotted line)

Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI) is a technology-driven company dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular building solutions. Founded by Peter Gilgan, one of Canada's leading entrepreneurs and the founder of Mattamy Homes, SAMI combines automation, robotics and AI to produce high-quality prefabricated components at industrial scale. With a state-of-the-art facility set to open in the Greater Toronto Area, SAMI aims to address the housing crisis by making homeownership more attainable, accelerating construction timelines and setting a new benchmark for innovation in the industry. Operating independently and serving a broad range of builders, SAMI's mission is simple: to provide housing people are proud of.

For more information, visit

What we offer

The Vice-President, Technology will be an experienced and hands-on leader accountable for the development and execution of a comprehensive technology strategy in the context of a new manufacturing entity with multiple business units. This role will build the technology function, and design, scale and lead the team required to oversee operational technology (implementation and stability of partner-provided robotics solutions), hardware, software, IT systems, and security. They will also own responsibility for the seamless interoperability of all systems across SAMI, Mattamy Asset Management (MAM), and Mattamy Homes, partnering with Mattamy tech leadership to ensure requirements are met for information exchange between these parties. The Vice-President, Technology is accountable for the scalability and operational excellence of technology within SAMI. The ideal candidate brings robust experience in operational technology within technology-driven manufacturing environments, coupled with an innate drive for continuous improvement and innovation, and a deep understanding of how software integrates with the physical world, including hardware, robotics, and machinery.

What you'll do

Strategic Leadership

• Create, implement, and maintain a strategic technology and infrastructure roadmap that aligns with business goals
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies, anticipating future technology needs and scaling the infrastructure accordingly
• Continuously monitor advancements in manufacturing technology, automation, software engineering, and hardware innovation to recommend and implement cutting-edge solutions
• Develop and manage the technology budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
• Act as the primary technical expert to senior leadership on all technology considerations
• Partner with leadership in MAM technology to leverage best practices and ensure strategic integration roadmaps between SAMI and MAM.

Technology Leadership

• Lead the evaluation and selection of software solutions. Determine where implementation of existing software and tools makes sense, and where custom software should be built
• Where software builds are required, act as the driving force and primary executor of the full software development life cycle
• Oversee software & API development, leading all phases of software development projects from gathering of requirements to maintenance
• Implement AI technologies to automate, streamline and simplify day-to-day work processes in the business
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of all technology infrastructure, including on-premises servers, networks, cybersecurity, MES system, and cloud-based solutions
• Drive the integration of technology systems with manufacturing machinery, enabling data-driven operations. Ensure alignment with the factory's specific needs and seamless integration across Odoo (ERP system), various manufacturing execution systems, and JD Edwards.
• Adhere to best practices and quality standards, ensuring seamless project delivery and scalability

Security, Compliance, and Reliability

• Implement robust processes and technologies to guarantee system reliability, security, performance, and scalability to meet the demands of the business
• Maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Act as a subject matter expert on all cybersecurity considerations, implementing best practices

Designing and scaling a high performing operational technology team

• Assess the talent and roles required as Stelumar moves through different phases of business growth (set up, scale up, ongoing operations)
• Establish the right performance metrics, meetings and governance mechanisms to scale the organization in an agile fashion while managing high performance

Other duties as required

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree (MBA or Computer Science-related) is an asset
• 10+ years of technology experience, including at least 3 at a leadership level. Previous exposure to roboticized manufacturing environments is ideal
• Demonstrated expertise at all stages of the software development life cycle, with at least 3 years of relevant experience at a senior leadership level
• Proven experience developing and integrating existing software solutions
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead and mentor a team while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Strong experience in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and network infrastructure
• Excellent project management skills with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an understanding of financial and project management processes

Bonus Points

• Relevant leadership experience in technology startups
• Experience with the design and integration of robotics solutions & new machinery to enhance efficiency within manufacturing environments
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma designations are an asset

We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply It's okay if you don't have 100% of the requirements. If you're the right candidate, we'll help you learn and grow.

Stelumar is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.