Director of Technology

Overview: At Saje Natural Wellness, we're nature's original farmacy, blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life, naturally. And like nature, we're continually growing! As we continue to build our team, we're seeking talented people to join us: in our stores, support offices, and distribution centres. We are a purpose-driven, people-first organization where collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive. We look for individuals who have drive and warmth, agility and passion, and keep customer experience at the centre of everything they do. At Saje, you’ll connect with a dynamic community and make a positive impact. Join our team and grow your career, alongside the most talented, hard working, and kind-hearted people out there. The impact you'll make: Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Technology is responsible for developing the company's strategy for using technological resources. Ensuring technologies are used efficiently, profitably and securely. Evaluating and implementing new systems and infrastructure in alignment with Saje’s strategic plans. All Saje Team Members are responsible for contributing to Saje’s culture and maintaining a positive environment for themselves and their peers. What you'll do: Lead Technology group consisting of 12+ full time Team Members and various 3rd party support vendors. Develop and maintain an annual technology roadmap to identify key projects (with associated timelines, costs and KPIs of success) as well as risk management and maintenance processes/initiatives. Focus on next level Omni Channel business strategy support via evolution of CRM/Loyalty/Cross Channel selling and marketing capabilities. Leverage recently deployed Shopify ecosystem for growth in Canada and US. Develop technology roadmap to support US growth plan including close partnership in synch with DC network evolution. Identify key risks to stability and develop potential solutions to foster a clear-sighted plan. Responsible for the functioning, support and troubleshooting of core Enterprise Applications and their upgrades/changes. Ensure effective desktop and software support for Store and Corporate teams. Develop and manage budgets in close collaboration with finance dept. Ensure a robust Retail, Ecomm and Omni channel support plan is in place and identify gaps, risk areas and investments needed. Ensure key support functions of Supply Chain/Ops/Finance/Accounting are supported. Establish and execute policies for data, security and system integrity on core systems. Ensure support on integrating analytical solutions such as BI and Shopify integrations with Enterprise software. We'd love to hear from you if you have: An educational qualification in technology, computer science or equivalent. Strong leadership skills and a people-centric approach with experience leading teams of 4-5 or more. A track record of success building strategy and driving outcomes. A strong technical background with knowledge across technology solutions. Experience supporting and working on ERP’s and enterprise systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics. Experience within a retail or omni-channel business. Great communication skills and a passion for problem-solving. A continuous desire to learn and grow individually and from your team. Experience with Shopify and leading a BI team is considered an advantage. Why Saje? Here at Saje, we understand that joining a team is an important decision to make, so we want to be sure you're supported to do your best work. The average compensation range for this position is from $160,000 - 180,000 annually. Base pay is dependent on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to your base, we offer: Annual bonus program A hybrid way of working Flexible work hours based on business needs. Wellness days to ensure you're taking care of your mental and physical health. Comprehensive health, vision and dental packages Paid sick days Generous product discount Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support GRSP programs Paid time off to ensure you're resting & recharging. Product training to support your wellness journey. Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The company reserves the right to alter these programs at any time without advance notice. Join our team! If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply in the link below. Not sure you're 100% the right fit? We encourage you to apply even if you don't have all of the listed qualifications. We offer a thorough onboarding experience to set you up for success, learning and development support, and help you to integrate seamlessly. Saje provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and believes the best teams are made up of diverse perspectives and people. #J-18808-Ljbffr