Manager, IT Operations

Job Description

The Manager, Halifax IT Operations, will work collaboratively with IT Leaders, business stakeholders, and technology partners to lead and develop a team of passionate technologists in delivering products and services that enable our businesses.

This role will be responsible for infrastructure and operations and customer project delivery for J.D. Irving Ltd., Nova Scotia based businesses. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team that enables our fast-growing business covering manufacturing, retail, transportation, natural resources, and consumer products. 

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and empower people through cultivating a high-performance team
• Deliver a reliable user experience that enables a simple, efficient, and first-class service
• Deliver reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure services
• Deliver new products and services and operationalize (monitoring, training, documentation)
• Sponsor and oversee the delivery of projects including requirements/scope development, prioritization, and cost
• Manage and prioritize workload and deliver to commitments
• Manage risks and vulnerabilities to ensure a secure environment
• Manage to operating expenses and capital budgets
• Staying current on technology trends in networking, compute/storage, cloud and end user technologies
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, or technical diploma
• 7+ Years of Management in Infrastructure, Operations, and/or IT Service Delivery
• Experience in complex, Enterprise IT environments
• Experience leading and coaching diverse teams
• Experience in Continuous Improvement an asset (Lean, Six Sigma)
  
  

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core. We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success. These centering values – some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily. Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.

With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter.  JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses and industries. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and “getting it done”!

We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!