Associate Director, IT Strategic Programs

Associate Director, IT Strategic Programs & Enterprise Integration Join to apply for the Associate Director, IT Strategic Programs & Enterprise Integration role at Greater Toronto Airports Authority Benefits An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, fast‑growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community. Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non‑Registered Savings Plans). A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program. Position Overview Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Associate Director, IT Strategic Programs & Enterprise Integration plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing GTAA’s IT transformation agenda. The role establishes and runs IT’s integrated planning, governance, and performance system and leads the operating model transformation within IT and across the enterprise. It partners with IT leaders and enabling functions (Strategy, Transformation Office, HR, Finance) to translate Pearson’s enterprise strategy into a sequenced IT roadmap with clear outcomes, dependencies, and measures. Core responsibilities include championing continuous improvement, driving cultural change, and ensuring alignment across IT leadership on innovation and transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business value. Key Responsibilities Lead integrated IT planning by translating enterprise strategy into a sequenced roadmap with clear outcomes, dependencies, and measurable KPIs. Drive IT’s operating model transformation, introducing new interaction patterns and collaborative processes across IT and enterprise functions. Establish governance frameworks, scorecards, OKRs, and dashboards to monitor IT performance and enable data‑driven decisions. Partner with Corporate Strategy, Finance, HR, and Transformation Office to secure funding and support for IT initiatives. Facilitate cross‑functional planning forums and executive sessions to align priorities and resolve competing demands. Champion cultural and organizational change within IT, fostering collaboration and alignment with GTAA’s enterprise behaviours. Maintain visibility of IT initiatives, resource allocation, and capacity planning to ensure delivery efficiency and strategic alignment. Provide financial analysis and benefit‑realisation frameworks to justify investments and track ROI for IT programmes. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance governance, and improve IT operating effectiveness through continuous improvement. Build strong relationships across IT and enterprise teams, influencing stakeholders and driving results without direct reporting authority. Qualifications 5+ years in strategy, planning, business management, consulting, or project management. Proven experience facilitating cross‑functional planning and synthesising diverse inputs into integrated plans. Demonstrated success in leading organisational and cultural change initiatives. Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence senior leaders in complex environments. Exceptional facilitation and communication skills, including executive presentations and briefing documents. Solid analytical skills and comfort with financial metrics to support business cases and benefits realisation. Project management expertise and familiarity with reporting and analytics tools. Ability to negotiate competing priorities and foster collaborative solutions across multiple stakeholders. Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position. The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr