VP - Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering to develop and execute IT strategies within cloud, infrastructure, and platforms in a hybrid cloud, fast-paced digi

Our Financial Services client is seeking a VP - Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering to develop and execute IT strategies within cloud, infrastructure, and platforms in a hybrid cloud, fast-paced digital, partner rich, complex banking environment.

Permanent role, 100% Remote (must work PST hours, be open to travel) Candidate location : AB, BC, ON

Overview:

This role, reporting into the CIO and serves as a key member of the Senior Technology Leadership team and directs strategic planning of systems infrastructure, future IT platform services in order to foster and support partner innovations that create competitive advantage, enhance the member experience, improve service quality, support business development, improve cost effectiveness, and lead to greater productivity and efficiency. The VP Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering is responsible for all aspects of enterprise IT production operations, Multi-Datacenter Management, platform core infrastructure technology and service management.

Must Have:

• 15 years of progressive experience (responsible for leadership and technology experience in a financial or banking environment
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and managing IT delivery and execution in a complex, fast paced and dynamic environment during times of significant growth and change
• Advanced experience in leading and modernizing a multi-datacentre, virtualized environment
• Advanced expertise in cloud technology and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) / Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Advanced expertise in team and capability building in a transformational environment
• Advanced understanding of current trends in IT, security and risk management best practices, regulatory compliance, and collaboration
• Demonstrated expertise with delivery, architectural and governance frameworks like ITIL, TOGAF, SAFE and similar frameworks
• Skillful negotiator, with experience in both internal negotiations and conflict resolution and external vendor management
• Advanced strategic thinker with superior communication skills and problem-solving abilities; able to communicate as an executive business leader and as a technology leader