ADM SC Technology – Distribution Delivery

Help us boldly shape retail in Canada

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world-class Owned Brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to be there for Canadians from coast-to- coast. We are relentlessly focused on innovating at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on the best talent to drive the company forward. It is an especially exciting time to join Canadian Tire and its group of companies.

We are currently looking for a result driven, customer centric leader who can champion the development of the Supply Chain Technology Distribution Systems Delivery group. The primary focus is to support the Distribution and Warehousing functions of CTC Supply Chain, including multiple transformational initiatives that will modernize our current Supply Chain network. This role will be critical in the delivery of innovative, valuable, and reliable, end to end business and technical solutions aligned with business needs and priorities.

To help define where and how we work, CTC has introduced Hybrid Workplace Personas. While each role fits into a different persona category, this may evolve as employees progress in their career or business needs change. The Application Delivery Manager, Supply Chain Technology, Distribution Delivery position is categorized as a Connector, which means that the incumbent will be working with a variety of colleagues and partners to achieve business outcomes that require a mixed use of virtual and CTC campus presence.

What you’ll do

• Develop a deep understanding of the Supply Chain business to ensure the credibility required to influence business decisions related to technology is provided (includes an understanding of financial drivers)
• Manage a technology portfolio encompassing both strategic initiatives and sustaining system needs. Be accountable for the technology enablement of business capabilities. Develop an integrated technology roadmap aligned to target business capabilities and priorities.
• Design and deliver modern, sustainable technology solutions required to operate the retail business
• Manage timely and efficient delivery using an appropriate mix of internal and external resources
• Lead the change required to move the organization forward in an agile environment, with a focus on delivering to committed to business outcomes
• Facilitate an agile delivery process, managing product and platform teams to establish a continuous delivery backlog of priorities
• Build and manage a knowledgeable, engaged and aligned product team
• Manage the relationship with all assigned vendors delivering IT services or applications to the business
• Manage a group of 15-25 IT professionals, through their work assignments, delivery, performance, and career progression. The team is made up of project managers and individual technical contributors
• Accountable for application lifecycle management

Key Relationships

• Business Leaders and Product Owners from stakeholder
• Groups AVP and ADM peers within Technology teams
• Vendors that provide services to IT (such as: EPAM, IBM, HCL, etc.)

Who you are

We are looking for high performing individuals who are:

• Agile and innovative individuals, who can manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us take bold and strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment
• Creative thinkers who take initiative and are capable of building, launching, and managing projects/programs that drive results for our customers
• Problem solvers with the ability to analyze and prioritize to meet business objectives Outcome focused, critical thinkers with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across our entire business
• Collaborative team players with superior influencing skills, who build relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward
• Inclusive leaders who build and develop teams that effectively anticipate and respond to disruption, while consistently delivering strong performance

If you’re curious, ready to take on new challenges and open to doing things differently to help us evolve rapidly, then Canadian Tire is the place for you!

What you bring

• 4+ years Senior Technology leadership experience
• Sound knowledge of Supply Chain Distribution and Warehousing applications and supporting infrastructure would be an asset
• Sound knowledge of technology within a retail environment would be an asset
• Exceptional leadership skills demonstrated in complex, dynamic organizations
• Experience with application development trends and methodologies (agile, product / platform teams)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate both technical and business concepts, as well as strong presentation skills

Competency Requirements

• Customer-focused
• Relationship builder
• Strategic-minded
• Change agent
• Technology Savvy

About Canadian Tire Corporation

Canadian Tire and its family of companies are boldly shaping retail in Canada, and we continue to deliver a positive experience for our customers. As one of the most trusted brands in Canada, our employees take pride in the work we do across the country. It’s more than the iconic triangle that keeps our employees around. From benefits and perks, to learning and development opportunities, to our commitment to Jumpstart – these are some of the many reasons why Canadian Tire Corporation is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

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Canadian Tire is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees — their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.