Job Description
Director, Information Technology - this position is located in Calgary, AB
ROLE STATEMENT:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Information Technology is the leader of the Company’s Information Technology (IT) department and is responsible for the effective planning and execution of its IT functions, including oversight of IT operations, applications, data analytics and cyber security as well as the timely and cost effective stewardship of new IT solutions to address the evolving needs of Calfrac’s business stakeholders.
OUR CULTURE:
Calfrac, we believe in being an integral part of the communities where we operate and we support a variety of giving activities throughout the year. Our support falls under two main areas: volunteering or donation. Whenever possible, the initiatives and organizations we undertake to promote and support fall into the following categories: Environment, Education, Indigenous, Social Services, Arts & Culture and Community Sport.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with the internal business stakeholders, senior executive team, and external IT providers to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s information technology systems.
- Provide strong leadership and direction to the IT team through fostering a culture of effective customer service and innovation, while also prioritizing the professional growth of individual team members.
- Effectively analyze the business technology requirements for internal clients and provide viable technical solution alternatives and recommendations.
- Ensure the consistency and effective maintenance of existing applications through the development and enforcement of proper standards, procedures and governance for implementing new technical solutions.
- Develop, monitor, and modify, as necessary, the Company’s IT strategy and annual objectives that align with Calfrac’s overall strategic priorities.
- Advise the senior executive team and, where applicable, the board of directors on the implementation of IT best practices.
- Adapts IT platforms to enhance the user experience.
- Participates in all hardware and software evaluations and maintains vendor contracts.
- Liaises between business users and IT personnel related to systems design, configuration, testing and deployment.
- Performs salary administration and conducts interviews and makes recommendations for new hires, consultants and / or replacement personnel.
- Responsible for the budgeting and monitoring of annual operating and capital budgets for the IT department.
- A highly energetic, self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is deadline driven and, more importantly, is centered on delivering quality solutions in a cost effective manner.
- Broad knowledge of all aspects of a modern information technology department, including IT operations, applications, data analytics and cyber security.
- Team player with the ability to conduct work with utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer service orientation.
- Must be able to interact effectively and work comfortably with all levels within the organization, including field, district, and corporate personnel as well as the senior executive team;
- Ability to challenge assumptions backed by a strong business acumen, ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with a high attention to detail.
- Able to thrive in a rapidly changing, time-sensitive, project driven environment;
- Strong leadership, mentoring and delegation skills.
- Works and inspires others to work at high performance levels.
- Experience in implementing effective and innovative software development and methodologies.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and motivate professional staff.
- Proven ability to lead a progressive IT group with advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technologies.
- Experience working in or an understanding of oilfield services industry.
- Minimum 15 years of experience within information technology in global company with at least five years of senior IT leadership experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or related experience