Sandvine Looking for VP Information Technology at Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Transform the way the world runs networks 

The Opportunity 

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead Sandvine’s Global Information Technology organization to build and maintain key processes and systems to drive Sandvine’s global infrastructure. Your exceptional organizational capabilities, business process knowledge, and governance background will provide a strategic vision for Sandvine, while your strong technical skills will let you “roll up your sleeves” to ensure Sandvine’s Information Technology systems are world-class.

The Job:

• Build and maintain a vital, dynamic team of technical professionals in a fast-paced environment.  Mentor managers and key talent to build a strong slate of promotable associates
• Ensure the availability and security of Sandvine’s Information Technology infrastructure and applications. Evolve the architecture, security tools and processes to keep in front of the changing threat environment
• Work with all stakeholders to engineer, design, build and improve core business systems, including developing comprehensive management reporting
• Perform due diligence and provide IT governance on core technical projects and systems
• Ensure the team has the technical training and certifications required to perform their roles and is able to understand and adopt new technologies and innovations
• Manage budgets, processes, and projects for all aspects of IT/IS. Manage vendor relationships and lead pricing negotiations on key 3rd party expense drivers
• Build and sustain a planning process for major projects, which lets you engage with business stakeholders and align on tradeoffs between budget/resources, program scope, and program timelines

What skills you bring

• Experience leading a global IT/IS organization
• Strong, proven experience in leading, mentoring, and growing a team of dynamic technical staff
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and teams and an enthusiasm for creating a culture and infrastructure to confidently and consistently deliver high-quality products
• Strong organizational and customer oriented skills
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to “learn on the fly”
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and good attention to detail
• Excellent time management
• Ability to work effectively and productively within a team environment, including global teams
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience developing business systems – including project and people management Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and drafting reviewing RFIs / RFPs
• Experience in managing acquisitions and technical integrations
• Experience leading a global IT/IS organization
• Experience with Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Exchange an asset
• MBA or equivalent business knowledge an asset

About Sandvine

Sandvine, the App QoE company, helps network service providers deliver highest quality experience to consumers and enterprises. The company develops best-in-class solutions that analyze, optimize and monetize OTT application traffic going through the networks. With contextual machine learning-based insights and real-time actions, Sandvine has become a global leader in Application Quality of Experience (QoE).

As part of this innovative and exciting company, you will drive innovation in app-driven cloud and hybrid solutions designed to accelerate time-to-value across network planning, engineering and operations. Join the team and contribute to what makes Sandvine unique in the market: superior App QoE.

What Can You Expect From Us

• Competitive compensation plan
• Flexible working hours – in some roles work from home
• Employee development including training programs and mentorship
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• International travel opportunities- we are a global company

Thank-you for your interest in Sandvine. While we’re not able to get in touch with everyone who applies, we will contact you if your skills and experience are a match for the role. Otherwise, we’ll keep your resume in case there is a match with future opportunities.

In the meantime, if you want to learn more about life at Sandvine, follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sandvine/) , Twitter (@Sandvine) and Facebook (Facebook.com/Sandvine). Sandvine is committed to supporting a culture of inclusion, diversity and accessibility to employment for all. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability or disability. We are proud to operate as an equal opportunity employer.

The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Sandvine will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation please contact the our recruiting team : [email protected]

The Sandvine Global Talent Acquisition Team