Equans is looking for a IT Infrastructure Director in Montreal! The Equans group is a world leader in the energy and services industry. The Group operates in 20 countries, with 90,000 employees working on 5 continents. Equans is a Bouygues group company. Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers’ equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions. Equans is a Bouygues group company. Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move toward more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint. We design, implement, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers’ facilities, systems, and infrastructures. Our core offerings are focused on the following areas: Integrated Asset and facilities management; Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment (including district heating and cooling); Energy efficiency solutions and execution of decarbonization roadmaps; Building automation and systems; Solutions for transportation and mobility. To learn more, visit Summary The Director, IT Infrastructure is accountable for defining and executing the enterprise infrastructure strategy, ensuring the reliability, security, scalability, and cost-efficiency of IT infrastructure services. This role oversees US & Canada infrastructure operations including cloud platforms, networks, data centers, identity services, workplace technologies, and shared infrastructure services. The Director acts as a senior leader bridging strategic business objectives with operational execution, while leading a high-performing, distributed technical team. Description Enterprise-wide IT infrastructure services across all operating companies; Cloud, network, hosting, identity, workplace and core IT platforms; Strategic vendors, managed service providers, and outsourcers; Infrastructure budgets, cost optimisation, and forecasting; Operational resilience, cybersecurity posture, and regulatory compliance; Partnering with Group Shared Lines of Service to drive efficiencies. Infrastructure Strategy & Architecture Define and execute enterprise infrastructure strategy aligned with business and digital transformation goals; Infrastructure strategy must align to Equans architecture and cybersecurity governance; Drive standardization, modernization, and platform convergence across operating companies and digital solutions; Partner with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity to ensure secure, scalable solutions. Operations & Service Management Ensure high availability, performance, capacity, and reliability of infrastructure services; Own major incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement programs; Oversee ITIL-based service management processes and KPIs; Partner with local IT teams to deliver business priorities. Leadership & Talent Development Lead and develop managers, engineers, and operating company IT leaders; Drive workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, and skills development; Build a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and customer focus. Security, Risk & Resilience Ensure compliance with Group cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirements; Own infrastructure disaster recovery and business continuity strategies; Assess and mitigate infrastructure-related risks. Vendor & Financial Management Manage strategic vendor relationships and outsourced service models; Own infrastructure budgets, cost allocation models, and financial performance; Ensure value realization and contract compliance. Transformation & Programs Sponsor infrastructure transformation programs (cloud, network, workplace, modernization); Collaborate with PMO and application leaders on cross-functional initiatives; Provide executive-level reporting and decision support. Requirements Authorized to work in Canada; Ability to pass required background checks and security screenings; 10+ years of progressive IT experience with senior responsibility for infrastructure leadership; Proven experience managing enterprise-scale, multi-region infrastructure environments; Demonstrated success leading large teams and transformation initiatives; Strong background in cloud platforms, networking, identity, and enterprise operations; Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred; ITIL, PMP, Agile, and/or cloud certifications strongly preferred; Level of spoken and written French: Beginner; Level of spoken and written English: Proficient; Frequency of English usage: Daily. Skills Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline; Ability to influence at executive and board level; Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders; Comfort working in global, matrixed organisations; Strong decision-making under operational pressure. What Equans Offers You Group insurance coverage starting on your first day; A bonus program; A retirement plan; Thirteen public holidays; Work-life balance; Opportunities to grow within the company; The chance to be part of a large international group; We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion. Equal employment opportunity Equans Services adheres to the principles of employment equity and values diversity and inclusion. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to providing a respectful, accessible, and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success. Comment Does this challenge interest you? We would like to get to know you and we thank everyone who applies. #J-18808-Ljbffr