Director - Technology Delivery

Director, Technology Delivery at Apex Systems Job#: Title: Director, Technology Delivery Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Greater Toronto Area (Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite) Industry: Enterprise / Digital Transformation About The Role Apex Systems is supporting a major enterprise that is modernizing its digital platforms and technology delivery model. We are seeking a Director, Technology Delivery to lead engineering execution across a complex ecosystem of platforms, integrations, hardware, and software. This leader will be accountable for how solutions are designed, built, tested, and operated , setting standards for reliability, architecture, and vendor delivery in a highly integrated environment. Key Responsibilities Own the enterprise technology delivery framework, including standards, patterns, and quality gates for digital solutions. Translate product roadmaps into technical delivery blueprints with clear outcomes (availability, performance, security, and cost). Provide oversight of solution architecture and integration, ensuring systems are modular, secure, and scalable. Govern and improve testing, release readiness, change control, and incident management. Champion observability/SRE practices (metrics, logs, traces, SLOs/SLIs, post-incident reviews). Lead technical engagement with third‑party vendors and delivery partners, holding them accountable for quality, timelines, and architecture alignment. Guide the adoption of cloud‑native, API‑first, and infrastructure‑as‑code practices. Define and maintain technical requirements and standards across software and hardware solutions. Build and mentor a high‑performing team of engineering and delivery leaders (e.g., Associate Directors, managers, engineers). Partner closely with Product Management, Security, Platforms, and Operations to ensure solutions meet business and operational needs. Must‑Have Qualifications 8+ years in technology delivery, engineering management, or architecture leadership in complex environments. Strong experience leading multi‑vendor technology delivery with clear accountability and governance. Deep understanding of distributed systems, integrations, APIs/microservices, and cloud‑native architectures. Experience implementing or governing DevOps/DevSecOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure‑as‑code practices. Demonstrated track record improving reliability, performance, and operational readiness of critical systems. Ability to define and enforce non‑functional requirements (scalability, resilience, performance, security). Nice‑to‑Have Skills Experience in mission‑critical, 24/7 environments (e.g., transportation, aviation, telecom, or large enterprise operations). Exposure to both software and hardware delivery (devices, infrastructure, or physical systems). Familiarity with observability stacks and SRE practices. Experience working with privacy and regulatory requirements in highly regulated industries. Soft Skills & Leadership Traits Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and execution‑focused. Comfortable challenging vendors and internal teams on design, quality, and standards. Able to work closely with product, security, and operations while still maintaining strong technical conviction. Hands‑on mindset – willing to dive into problem solving rather than stay at a purely conceptual level. How To Apply / Accessibility If you are having issues applying and require any accommodations , please email: (email protected) EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at (email protected) or 844‑463‑6178. Apex Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Salary Greater Toronto Area, Canada CA$120,000.00‑CA$130,000.00 (6 days ago) Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr