Director, Enterprise Systems​ in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia at Kraken Robotic Systems Inc.

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Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for a Director, Enterprise Systems. This is a remote friendly position with preference given to Ontario, Nova Scotia, or UK-based candidates.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Ownership

• Develop and execute a multi-year enterprise systems strategy aligned with organizational goals, scalability, and integration priorities

• Establish and enforce a clear enterprise systems ownership model, including governance frameworks, RACI, decision-making authority, and alignment across business stakeholders

• Ensure enterprise systems operate as a cohesive ecosystem rather than fragmented or siloed platforms

Systems Portfolio Management

• Own the full lifecycle of enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, HCM, HSEQ and related platforms), including selection, implementation, optimization, and decommissioning

• Define and maintain system roadmaps aligned to business priorities and operational requirements

• Rationalize the enterprise systems landscape to eliminate duplication, improve capability, and reduce cost

Integration & Enterprise Architecture

• Define and enforce enterprise integration standards, architecture patterns, and data flows across all systems

• Ensure seamless interoperability between core platforms and identity systems

• Drive the elimination of data silos through structured integrations and standardized design

Data Governance & Management

• Establish and enforce enterprise data governance standards, including ownership, stewardship, and quality controls

• Define and manage core data domains, including customers, suppliers, employees, and assets

• Ensure the integrity, consistency, and accessibility of data across all enterprise systems

Delivery & Change Management

• Oversee the delivery of enterprise system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements

• Ensure predictable delivery through structured prioritization, planning, and execution

• Drive adoption of enterprise systems, processes, and workflows through effective change management, stakeholder engagement, and clear communication

Vendor & Financial Management

• Manage relationships with enterprise software vendors and implementation partners, ensuring strong collaboration and alignment

• Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and performance management activities

• Own the enterprise systems budget, including licensing, implementation, and optimization costs

Risk, Security & Compliance

• Partner with Information Security to ensure enterprise systems meet security, regulatory, and compliance requirements

• Ensure enterprise systems comply with global data privacy, residency, and sovereignty requirements, and align with regional regulatory obligations across operating jurisdictions

• Identify and mitigate risks related to data integrity, system access, and operational continuity

• Support audit and compliance activities related to enterprise systems and data governance

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Enterprise Systems team

• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability within the function

• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the Enterprise Systems function

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise systems, IT, or business applications leadership roles.

• Proven experience leading enterprise CRM, ERP, and HCM platforms in complex environments.

• Experience with NetSuite is required.

• Experience with Salesforce and/or Rippling, a plus.

• Experience implementing or operating enterprise integration platforms (iPaaS) in complex environments

• Proven track record leading enterprise-wide systems transformations.

• Strong background in systems integration, data governance, and enterprise architecture.

• Experience managing global, multi-system environments and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale system implementations and transformations.