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The Senior Director, Transformation & Delivery will be responsible for shaping Air Canada’s digital vision, driving the execution of critical IT-enabled transformation initiatives, and ensuring delivery excellence across the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Digital Officer, this executive will lead the development of a forward-looking digital strategy, manage a robust portfolio of transformation initiatives, and build a scalable internal delivery organization. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with deep experience in strategy, transformation, portfolio management, and complex program delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of experience in IT, Digital, or Data leadership roles, with a strong track record in strategy development, large-scale transformation, and complex program delivery.
• A relevant University degree/technical certification, and/or relevant experience.
• MBA or technology-relevant post-graduate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and mentor a diverse and talented team of technology professionals.
• Proven experience in building internal delivery capabilities, including standing up offshore delivery centers and reducing reliance on external SI partners.
• Strong background in portfolio and performance management, with experience implementing KPIs, OKRs, and governance frameworks.
• Deep understanding of enterprise IT, digital platforms, data strategy, and their role in enabling business outcomes.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, including C-level executives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity.
• Experience leading operating model redesigns, cost optimization efforts, and talent strategy initiatives.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.