Director of Business Information Systems
JOB_53424701121279Job type
PermanentLocation
BurlingtonProfession
SapIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Salary
Director of Business Information Systems – SAP S/4HANA & Digital Transformation
We’re working with a client seeking a strategic leader to join their team as Director of Business Information Systems (Director BIS). This role is responsible for overseeing enterprise applications and driving the organization’s digital transformation agenda. It combines deep technical expertise in SAP S/4HANA and enterprise systems with leadership across business systems, applications, and digital strategy.
The Director BIS will report to senior leadership and collaborate closely with functional heads across Finance, Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain. The mission: to ensure high-performing, secure, and future-ready business systems while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Applications & SAP Leadership
- Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and management of SAP S/4HANA and other core enterprise systems
- Oversee SAP configurations, integrations, upgrades, and system performance
- Manage SAP modules such as FI/CO, SD, MM, PP, ensuring optimal usage across departments
- Ensure the integrity, security, and availability of ERP-related data and workflows
Digital Transformation Strategy Execution
- Define and execute a comprehensive digital transformation roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Champion the use of cloud computing, automation, AI, and data analytics to improve productivity and competitiveness
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to modernize processes and enhance customer and employee experiences
Data, Team, and Stakeholder Leadership
- Oversee enterprise data strategies, including integration, governance, and analytics platforms such as Power BI
- Promote a data-driven culture through reporting and visualization tools that empower decision-makers
- Ensure reporting systems deliver real-time insights into business operations and KPIs
- Build and manage a high-performing team of SAP analysts, application developers, and digital solution leads.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development for internal team members
- Manage relationships with external implementation partners, consultants, and software vendors
- Serve as the liaison between IT and business units to translate functional requirements into technical solutions
- Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to align system functionality with evolving business processes
- Lead change management initiatives, including communication, training, and stakeholder alignment
- Ensure all business applications adhere to IT governance frameworks, cybersecurity protocols, and industry regulations
- Oversee risk mitigation strategies and maintain business continuity planning related to enterprise systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 8+ years of progressive experience managing enterprise systems, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience implementing and managing SAP S/4HANA in a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation initiatives and change management efforts
- Familiarity with Power BI, Salesforce, and other reporting/CRM tools is an asset.
- Strong project management skills (PMP or Agile certification preferred)
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strategic mindset with strong analytical and decision-making abilities
Director of Business Information SystemsJOB_534247011212792025-09-112025-12-09
Talk to Casey Thompson, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Toronto (EN), 8 King Street East, 20th FloorTelephone: 4378262564JOB_53424701121279