Roots is more than just an/the iconic Canadian retailer, we are a group of passionate employees who act with integrity, trust each other and do what is right. We work in a space where people can grow and develop, with a team of people who own results and are dedicated to seeing Roots win. We seek to build longstanding relationships with partners who share our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of operation.
We are currently seeking a VP, Information Technology who will seek inspiration from our roots, can commit to achieving results the right way and loves to think big to join us on our journey.
The VP, Information Technology is a pivotal leader supporting the backbone of the business operations at Roots. Reporting to the CFO, this role will act as the strategic leader to ensure that the Company's technology stack will effectively and efficiently enable the growth of the business.
The VP, IT will work closely with all functional areas and provide quality services to the organization through the provision of a stable, proven and reliable infrastructure and set of IT services that removes business obstacles. In addition, this role will lead, motivate and mentor strong established teams overseeing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and business continuity, and application development.
As the ideal candidate, you should be passionate about Roots and eager to support the profitable growth of the iconic Canadian brand. You have experience and technical knowledge in leading a broad IT function within a small to medium-sized enterprise and have built a best-in-class function fitting for the size of the company. You are comfortable leading through ambiguity and have a strategic mindset to provide recommendations that challenge the status quo. Finally, you have an entrepreneurial "do-what-it-takes" mentality with a drive to get things done and constantly looking for ways to improve current operations.
Functional Oversight Areas:
The VP, Information Technology for Roots will be responsible for the following:
Assessment of Current State
Long-term Strategic Planning & Evolution
Leadership, People, and Talent Development
Top candidates for the VP, Information Technology role will have the following:
Professional Experience & Qualifications
Education Requirements
Founded in 1973, Roots Canada is a publicly held Canadian lifestyle brand that sells apparel, leather bags, small leather goods, footwear and active athletic wear with over 100 retail stores in North America and Asia.