Position Summary The Director of Information Technology and Data Management is responsible for leading and modernizing NFL‑BFL’s business processes through the strategic adoption of innovative and emerging digital solutions. This role provides enterprise-level leadership to ensure technology and data capabilities effectively support the organization’s mandate as a key marine transportation provider in the Maritimes.The Director is a forward‑thinking leader who balances strategic vision with operational delivery. They champion digital transformation, foster innovation, strengthen governance and cybersecurity resilience, and enable effective customer service delivery while ensuring business continuity, regulatory compliance, and data protection. The role is expected to exemplify high performance, collaboration, and alignment with NFL‑BFL’s corporate values.Key Accountabilities Strategy, Leadership & GovernanceLead the development and execution of integrated Information Technology and Data Management strategies aligned with NFL‑BFL’s Corporate PlanDevelop and implement an overarching 5‑year strategic/tactical plan to overhaul, modernize, and transform the IT department to meet the emerging needs of NFL and BFL for both today and the futureAct as a strategic leader driving innovation, digital transformation, and modernization across the organization, including AILead, manage, and serve as the organizational subject matter expert on cybersecurity, including cyber risk management, threat response, security architecture, and ensuring the protection of NFL‑BFL’s critical information and technology assetsLead organization‑wide data protection and privacy programs, in conjunction with Director Corporate ServicesPrevent, detect and recover/respond to cyber security threats and breachesServe as a member of the senior management team, providing leadership, mentorship, and support that fosters a cohesive, high‑performing IT/DM departmentOperate as a corporate leader beyond departmental boundaries, consistently prioritizing organizational objectives and corporate valuesEstablish and maintain an effective IT/DM governance and operating model, including goals and measures/metricsProtect NFL‑BFL’s information and technology assets recognizing its role as national critical infrastructure, including asset replacement programmingManage IT and Data Management related enterprise riskAllocate resources effectively, succession planningSupport Corporate Planning, develop 5‑year IT/DM plan and programAdvise the Executive Team on current issues, trends and potential operational opportunities and efficiencies, as well as metric reportingManage IT /DM vendor contracts, full life‑cycle vendor relationshipsPerform related duties as requiredMethods and Practices The Director, IT accesses external methods and practices such as COBIT, ISACA, ISO, and NIST to gain knowledge on IT best practices. The Director, IT improves IT function performance by documenting practices, learning from their practical use, and continuously improving execution.Stakeholder RelationsBuild and maintain effective stakeholder relationshipsDevelop partnerships with internal and external entitiesRepresent the department on corporate committeesAct as an external subject matter expertFoster cross‑organizational collaborationPolicies, Risk & ComplianceEnsure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations relating to cybersecurity, information management and privacy across all services and jurisdictionsLead the development of departmental policies, standards, and proceduresDevelop, manage, respond to IT/DM risk assessmentsFinancial ManagementPrepare and manage annual operating and capital budgetsReview monthly financial reports and variancesEnsure compliance with procurement policiesQualificationsUniversity degree in a relevant fieldMinimum 7 years senior management experience and 10 years total experienceMBA considered an assetKnowledge, Skills & ExperienceIT operations management expertiseRisk‑based cybersecurity leadershipVendor and contract management skillsStrong documentation and communication skillsWorking ConditionsBroad knowledge of modern IT and data practicesSenior Management IT experience in a mid sized company of over 300–400 employeesProven strategic leadershipExcellent communication and change leadership skillsDisseminate complicated technical information to various stakeholders at appropriate levelExperience leading complex initiatives and change managementCommitment to continuous education and improvement#J-18808-Ljbffr