Director, Business Information Technology

Department: Finance & IT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cambridge

Compensation: $175,000 - $185,000 / year

Description

Since 1869, CGT has been one of the world’s leading producers of polymeric coated fabrics and films for automotive and industrial applications in the global marketplace.CGT has its roots in the Victoria Wheel Works which provided wagon wheels for the thriving transportation trade of the time. CGT was a major supplier of coated fabrics during the war years (rain wear) and consumer products (shower curtains, wall coverings and tablecloths). We are proud of our roots and excited about the future as we continue to deliver first-class quality automotive and industrial coated fabrics and films.

CGT is an indispensable partner to the polymer product and coated fabrics industry. Approximately 1200 employees engage and service diverse and unique markets throughout the world: from our global headquarters in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada to our production facilities in China, Texas and France. CGT addresses the global demand for our products which enable greater flexibility in response to the needs of our marketplace worldwide. Through our dynamic proprietary process and creative culture, we deliver timely and innovative solutions that transform the performance, quality, and sensory experience of coverstock surfaces.

We formulate custom thermoplastic sheeting using our customized capabilities to finish and combine with world class engineering, design, production, sales, and support. With a flexible operational footprint that enables us to target the highest level of quality and meet the most aggressive timeline.

As a member of the Finance & IT team, the Director, Business Information Technology is an in-house expert and will act as a professional advisor on all aspects of Information Technology activities including the development of business process improvements, telecommunications systems, and IT-related security measures that support the strategic plan and meet the goals and objectives of CGT.  

Key Responsibilities

• SAP: Develops and implements company plans associated with SAP functions. Leads implementation of SAP projects, globally. Identifies risks and handles risk mitigation strategies. Heads SAP testing and confirms that issues are properly documented.
• Security: Sets, develops and maintains the strategy for cyber security to improve efficiency, coverage, and value. 
• General: manages systems, procedures and policies, and oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization's business systems including computer, telecommunications software, networks and information systems, to support timely delivery of business intelligence for the organization.
• Develop a comprehensive IT budget and business plan, annually.
• Develop and implement IT-related policies, procedures and practices.
• Establish collaborative arrangements with internal customers and external vendors to achieve organizational goals. 
• Lead and manage IT staff using internal performance management processes and programs.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel to other global sites. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor's Degree and/or specialized certification in applicable fields - Business Administration, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or similar.
7-10 years of experience in SAP implementation and troubleshooting including BI reporting - expert level knowledge - in a manufacturing environment.
5 years of experience in cyber security systems and protocols.
Strong project management skills and experience.
Ability to make complex decisions and solve problems with a high level of analysis.
Experience managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Superior ability to create and sustain various relationships, both internally and externally.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Disability insurance.
RRSP matching program.
Professional development opportunities.
Hybrid work environment.
Privately owned CANADIAN business.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff with high tenure and experience.
150+ year history.
Company events and celebrations.