Vice President of Technology

Overview There’s a moment when it all comes together. When a complicated challenge turns into a creative solution. When a problem turns into an opportunity. We live for those moments. And if challenges arise? That’s ok – rise to the challenge. No two days are exactly the same, and that’s what makes working at Fuel so gratifying. Here at Fuel, creativity is what drives us forward. We want the outliers. The non-conformists. The game-changers. And that’s where you come in. To transform the face of logistics, we need your help. This is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle. We want you to be excited about the work you’re doing and the company you’re doing it for. Fuel Transport is seeking a Vice President, Technology for our Montreal, QC office . In this critical role, the selected candidate will shape the company’s technological landscape by driving digital transformation, aligning technology strategies with business objectives, and leading cross-functional teams across infrastructure, cybersecurity, application support, EDI and data integrations, and BI & Data Analytics. Reporting to the Vice-President, Technology & Innovation, the selected candidate will oversee all technology operations, manage budgets, and develop long-term roadmaps to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This hands-on, visionary leader will spearhead growth and improvement initiatives, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure the seamless integration of technology across multiple business units, supporting Fuel's secure, scalable, and innovative technology environment. Rise to the challenge. Find your Fuel. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute technology and innovation strategies aligned with the company’s goals. Provide visionary leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Collaborate with executive leadership to prioritize technological initiatives. Oversee budgetary and financial processes for the technology team. Lead and mentor directors, managers, and their teams across multiple departments. Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and performance management. Provide learning, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to the group. Oversee the support and maintenance of networking, hardware, communication infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevOps, and first-line customer support. Supervise operational applications including, but not limited to, ERP, TMS, WMS, BI and Data Visualizations, Imaging, and other business platforms. Manage partner-based data integrations using platforms that support EDI, FTP, and API integrations. Oversee data-related activities, including Cloud-based Data Lakehouse and ETL/data movement platforms. Guide the use of tools for data analysis and reporting. Support the development of custom-built, data-driven process automations as well as purpose-built applications and web portals. Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive growth and efficiency. Communicate development initiatives clearly to technical and non-technical teams alike. Support additional initiatives as directed by leadership, aligning with Fuel’s strategic goals. Skills & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related Engineering field (Master’s preferred). Minimum 10 years of experience managing information technology, including overseeing teams of more than 10 people, with at least 3 years in a Vice-President role. Strong strategic planning, organizational, and project management skills. Proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives and large-scale projects. Experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation is preferred. Strong negotiation, contract management, and budgetary management skills. Bilingualism (English/French) preferred. The requirement of another language is required for this position as the candidate will be required to interact and communicate with clients, suppliers and colleagues throughout North America. Certifications like MSCA, MSCD, MSCE, CISSP, CISM, or ITIL Foundations are an asset. Strong communication, motivational, and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach to team management. Pay, benefits, perks and more We’re not like the others, nor do we care to be. You are an investment and from day one, we treat you as such. Easily accessible by public transit, our dynamic work environment is high-energy and fun. Our competitive comp packages include comprehensive benefit plans and generous paid time off, and our company sponsored events, and other creative perks are all designed with our valued employees in mind. Fuel Transport is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate you Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Management, Strategy/Planning, and Information Technology Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Freight and Package Transportation Fuel Transport is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate you #J-18808-Ljbffr