Deputy Director (Grid Support IT Systems)

What You’ll Do: Lead and manage a skilled team of Information Technology (IT) professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback. Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust and secure IT systems for SP PowerGrid business including Enterprise Asset Management, Geographic Information System, Outage Management Systems, Security Command and Control Systems, Gas Transport IT Systems Solution, and all mobile workforce systems and applications for SP PowerGrid. Manage stakeholders and develop a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with the company's business objectives, driving innovation and efficiency. Effectively execute and communicate such strategies, updates, and progress to executive leadership, department heads, and other stakeholders. Develop and manage budgets within the cost centre for IT applications under SP PowerGrid. Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity framework, ensuring compliance with company policy and standards and with Cybersecurity Act. Drive seamless integration between IT and OT systems, facilitating data exchange, interoperability, and streamlined operations. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. What you'll need: Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or its equivalent. At least 10 years of working experience in the IT software lifecycle development and project management field. Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience in leading change initiatives, preferably in the utilities or critical infrastructure sector. Experience in both waterfall and agile development lifecycle. Adept at Project Management to deliver positive project results with tight constraints. PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification is preferred. Team player, enterprise spirit, proactive and responsive, and willingness to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to new challenges. Strong understanding of IT systems architectures, protocols, and technologies. IT and OT strategic thinking and planning to support business requirements. Excellent business acumen, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. Good understanding of ITIL processes and ISO27001 processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr