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IT Director - North America

2721, route 341, Saint-Jacques,QC
  • To be discussed
  • Full time

  • Permanent ,Telecommuting job

  • Day

  • 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Benefits


Join Wipro, a multinational company recognized across various industries worldwide.

Mailhot Industries, a leader in the manufacturing of hydraulic cylinders, is now part of the WIN (Wipro Infrastructure Engineering) division of the Wipro Group, a rapidly growing global business unit.

We are currently seeking an IT Director for our Wipro Hydraulics North America division. We are looking for a strategic, engaging, and solution‑oriented leader capable of managing multisite environments, stabilizing critical systems, and driving the evolution of technological operations with efficiency and vision.

The IT Director will lead all IT teams and initiatives for Wipro Hydraulics locations across North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico). This position reports directly to the Global IT Head for Wipro Hydraulics and acts as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, ensuring that operations, projects, and IT support are aligned with organizational goals and business needs.

The role includes managing both dedicated and shared IT resources, overseeing service providers, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize technology adoption and support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all IT initiatives for the Hydraulics divisions across North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico
  • Strategically engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into IT solutions
  • Manage and develop IT teams and resources to ensure optimal performance and alignment with business goals
  • Oversee outsourced service providers, ensuring service quality and compliance with contracts
  • Lead IT operations, including account creation, hardware setup, software support, and technical troubleshooting
  • Champion technology adoption, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with global IT teams, including MS Exchange support in India, to ensure seamless integration and communication
  • Maintain and optimize IT infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and reliability
  • Monitor and manage IT budgets, sourcing, and procurement for all locations
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Own regional cybersecurity resilience, including incident response and remediation, supported by Enterprise IT
  • Ensure reliable plant IT infrastructure, shop floor systems, and connectivity, coordinating closely with Enterprise IT Team.


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Requested skills

Key Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and strong business acumen
  • Inspiring leadership and team development
  • Project management and execution capabilities
  • Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
  • Adaptability and effective change management
  • Technical expertise in IT infrastructure and applications

Qualifications

  • Availability to travel across our different North American sites (United States, Canada, and Mexico). The frequency of travel can be discussed based on operational needs
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Over 15 years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Experience managing multi-location IT operations, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
  • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity issues
  • Proven ability to manage outsourced service providers and internal IT teams
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work in a matrixed, global organization and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Experience with ERP solutions such as S/4HANA, SAP ECC, Epicor, etc. (an asset)
  • Functional proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written, to collaborate effectively with anglophone teams

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


Requirements

Level of education

University

Diploma

BAC

Completed

Work experience (years)

10+ years

Written languages

Fr : Advanced

En : Advanced

Spoken languages

Fr : Advanced

En : Advanced