• IT Lead, Packaging & Food Technology

    ATS Automation (Philadelphia, PA)


    ATS Company: ATS Corporation

     

    Requisition ID: 15977

    Location:

    Philadelphia, PA, US, 19102 Las Vegas, NV, US, 89119 Montreal, Quebec, CA, H2Y 2H7

     

    Date: Nov 11, 2025

     

    IT Lead, Packaging & Food Technology

     

    ATS Corporation | Overview

     

    ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions and technology provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Using extensive knowledge and global capabilities in custom and repeat automation, automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services, ATS businesses address the sophisticated manufacturing automation and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, transportation, food & beverage, consumer products, and energy. With a dynamic culture that is bolstered by driven employees and the ATS Business Model (ABM), ATS companies are united by a shared purpose of creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,000 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Oceania. The Company's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE under the symbol ‘ATS’.

    Job Summary:

    The IT Director is responsible for the budget, SOX, IT operations and IT staff globally for the Packaging and Food Technology segment. This is a global position where you are responsible for 12 staff, 8 factories and 6 ERPs. This position serves as the liaison between Corporate IT and the business units within PFT. As the Segment lead, you are responsible for working on segment-wide standards, managing the IT budget and improving Ebit by finding real cost savings.

     

    1. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

    + Ensure ongoingSOX complianceacross all IT systems and processes.

    + OverseeIT audits(internal and external), including evidence collection and remediation tracking.

    + Maintain and updateIT policies and proceduresaligned with global regulatory requirements.

    + Manageaccess controls, segregation of duties, and change management processes.

    + Collaborate with Legal and Finance teams to ensure compliance withdata privacy laws(e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

    2. Strategic Planning & Leadership

    + Develop and execute aglobal IT strategyaligned with business goals.

    + Leaddigital transformation initiativesacross regions.

    + Manageglobal IT budgets, forecasting, and cost optimization.

    + Build and maintain ahigh-performing IT team, including regional leadership.

    + Represent IT inexecutive leadership meetingsand strategic planning sessions.

    3. Infrastructure & Operations

    + Work with corporate IT fornetwork architecture, data centers, and cloud infrastructure.

    + Ensurehigh availability and disaster recoveryplans are in place and tested.

    + Standardize and optimizeIT service management in Jira(e.g., ITIL practices).

    + Monitor and improvesystem performance, uptime, and scalability.

    + Manageglobal vendor relationshipsand service-level agreements (SLAs).

    4. Cybersecurity

    + Enforcecybersecurity strategy and incident response planning.

    + Ensuresecurity awareness trainingfor all employees globally.

    + Escalation point for cybersecurity events

    + Respond to and reportsecurity incidentsin compliance with SOX and other regulations.

    5. Applications & Data Management

    + Overseeenterprise applications(ERP, CRM, HRIS, etc.) and their integration.

    + Ensuredata governance, quality, and lifecycle management.

    + Supportbusiness intelligence and analyticsinitiatives.

    + Managesoftware development and deployment pipelines, ensuring secure and compliant releases.

    + Align application portfolios withbusiness needs and global scalability.

    6. Communication & Collaboration

    + Fostercross-functional collaborationbetween IT and other departments.

    + Ensure global teams have access tocollaboration tools(e.g., Teams, SharePoint).

    + Supportremote work infrastructureand policies.

    + Communicate IT strategy, risks, and performance to stakeholders.

    7. Innovation & Emerging Technologies

    + Evaluate and implementemerging technologies(AI, IoT, blockchain) where applicable.

    + Promote a culture ofinnovation and continuous improvement.

    + Leadpilot programsand proof-of-concept initiatives globally.

    Job Requirements

    Education:

    A post-secondary degree or diploma in computer science, business intelligence or equivalent.

    Experience and Skills:

    + Working with CRMs Salesforce, Zoho and Hubspot

    + Working with ERPs, SAP, JDE, Syspro, Nav

    + Working with Engineering tools, CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge and creo) PLM (PE2, Upchain)

    + Managing global teams

    + Very strong interpersonal skills

    + Experience working with large data and creating reports

    + Working in a Sox environment

    Personal Attributes

    • Excellent analytical, mathematical and creative problem-solving skills.

    • Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

    • Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.

    • Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.

    • Highly motivated and self-directed.

    • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

    • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

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