Associate Director, Software and Enterprise Systems
Explicitly references 'vibe coding' (low-code/no-code rapid prototyping) and AI-assisted development tools for experimentation and rapid prototyping.
About the Role
Lead ERP, enterprise applications, data governance, and institutional AI initiatives to ensure secure, integrated, and sustainable enterprise systems that enable Okanagan College’s strategy and operations. Drive ERP modernization, AI adoption, automation, vendor and budget management, and sector partnerships while managing teams and governance in a public sector environment.
Job Description
Role
The Associate Director, Software & Enterprise Systems leads ERP strategy, enterprise systems modernization, AI enablement, automation strategy, and long-term digital transformation planning to support institutional strategy, operational excellence, and a modern employee experience. The role oversees mission-critical systems (ERP modules for Finance, HR, Student, and Administrative functions), enterprise data governance, vendor relationships, budgets, and compliance with public sector accountability and privacy requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead ERP evolution, lifecycle management, governance, module enhancements, integrations, workflow redesign, cloud strategy considerations, and future transformation or replacement initiatives.
- Advance institutional AI enablement: identify and deploy AI-enabled solutions, promote experimentation with AI-assisted development tools and low-code/no-code rapid prototyping, and establish responsible AI governance.
- Establish and mature enterprise data governance, stewardship models, analytics modernization, and reporting integrity across ERP and integrated systems.
- Oversee project and portfolio management for enterprise initiatives including business cases, budgets, risk management, timelines, quality assurance, and benefits realization.
- Represent the college in provincial and sector-wide ERP, AI, and data governance committees; develop shared services, collaborative procurement, and strategic vendor partnerships.
- Recruit, hire, develop, and manage staff (ERP specialists, analysts, programmers, project managers, AI/digital innovation professionals), set performance expectations, and participate in labour relations and grievance procedures.
- Manage operating and capital budgets, procurement processes, SaaS/vendor contracts, and service-level agreements.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications such as PMP, CBAP, ITIL, or equivalent are assets.
- Experience: Minimum six (6) years of progressive experience in ERP management, enterprise systems leadership, AI enablement, digital transformation, or public sector technology environments, including supervisory experience within a unionized setting.
- Abilities: Strategic and systems-level leadership; deep ERP and enterprise systems expertise; experience leading AI adoption and automation initiatives; strong financial management and vendor negotiation capability; excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills; ability to operate autonomously in a complex public sector environment.
Compensation & Schedule
- Annual salary range: $99,050 to $145,273. Typical hiring range: $118,860 to $132,066.
- Appointment: Exempt, continuing, full-time.
- Desired start date: 04/20/2026.
Location & Work Options
- Primary location: Kelowna.
- Flexible work options: Eligible for hybrid work; may work at any Okanagan College location.
Organizational & Governance Context
- Accountable to the CIO for ERP, enterprise systems, and AI governance prioritization; manages significant operating and capital budgets and enterprise SaaS/vendor contracts; develops institutional policies and standards related to ERP, automation, AI usage, and data governance.