VP, IT Infrastructure

Compass Datacenters•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our Rocket Ship and be part of Compass Datacenter’s mission to make life better by providing the world’s technology leaders with a secure place to plug-in wherever they grow. We provide custom, move-in ready data centers, from edge deployments to core facilities serving hyperscale, cloud and enterprise customers. At Compass we have our sights set on leaving a legacy imprint on the data center industry. By putting Culture first, we can show this not only produces results, but more importantly, can change lives. Compass is recruiting for VP, IT Infrastructure. Reporting to the CTO, the VP, IT Infrastructure oversees all IT (Information Technology) functions to ensure that the Company’s technology is meeting its goals and objectives efficiently and reliably. S/he will work closely with different business units both in Canada and in the US, to assess the needs of users within the organization and manage continuous system improvements.

Requirements

Possesses strong leadership, supervisory, mentoring and coaching skills
Ability to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning
Accustomed to working on multiple projects at the same time
Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, adaptable to new ideas and embrace changes

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and written, with all levels within the company
Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, adaptable to new ideas and embrace changes
Able to thrive within a busy working environment
Have strong relationships with industry peers and trade associations

Responsibilities

Define, update, and implement IT objectives and programs to Compass’ objectives and strategies
Coordinate and Manage IT across the enterprise
Strategic planning - Identify important technical trends and find solutions to mitigate risks
Acquire software/hardware required to meet Compass’ internal and external objectives
Manage, mitigate and minimize Compass’ IT and network risk
Implement systems and organization controls as per SOC / ISO / PCI requirements
Develop new products/hardware and software tools that reduce waste, improve efficiency and experience of the customer