Job Description
Director, Information Technology (Full Time) - Mississauga, ON
2500XXXXXX
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2026 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.
The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.
At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.
Director, Information Technology (Full Time)- Mississauga, ON
This position reports into the Vice President Americas Digital & IT with a strong matrix to the President - Linde Canada. The Director, IT is responsible for development of a Digital & IT strategy aligned to business objectives, operations of all IT systems, cyber security, and all IT projects whether under direct control, developed by the Digital team or provided by shared services. The position will oversee an operational budget of 5-10M OPEX and 2-5M capex annually in support of business of over 1B. The management of the IT Team is a key responsibility to ensure operational performance, security, and compliance with all SOX and audit controls.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs the Linde Canada IT team, responsible for Applications Development, Program/Project Management, Systems Engineering & Support ensuring customer satisfaction, productivity, creativity, and cost effectiveness. Acts as the primary representative into Linde’s Corporate ITS team and coordinates activities that align Global ITS Policies with BU business needs.
Strategic role engages with business to develop Digital & IT strategy in alignment to BU goals. Hands on leader that drives execution of projects and operations while ensuring compliance with audit and cyber controls.
The Director is responsible to develop and implement Linde Canada’s Digitalization agenda. This includes being the key counterpart for and working closely with the America’s Digital team to initiate, support, implement and drive the adoption of digital solutions
Manage strong relationships with other America’s BU IT leads to ensure alignment and replication opportunities are achieved.
Is responsible for reviewing and assessing the current e-commerce solution and working together with the business to develop and implement a successful and sustainable e-commerce offering.
Is responsible for development, management, planning and execution of complex projects to meet business goals.
Provides senior / executive management, with integrated business perspective, assessing and consulting on risks and the effects of specific requirements on other business process and systems priorities.
Ensures alignment of technology with short- and long-term business strategies and integration with Linde Global ITS strategies.
Work closely with Productivity leads and initiate strategies to drive cost reduction and productivity improvements of current business systems, infrastructure and processes.
Staff, train, coach, develop, manage, administer performance reviews, and salary increases of subordinate employees.
Develop and deliver an annual budget for department, provide forecasts and monitor for variances.
Responsible for programs from business case (planning) through to implementation consistent with the corporate program methodology.
Manage the relationship with Linde Corporate and Regional ITS service providers
Responsible for all IT system operations, cyber security, and ensuring disaster recovery is in place for all critical systems
Proven experience working in agile environments, preferably having overseen or actively contributed to an automation or digitization journey within those frameworks
Demonstrated success in driving operational improvements through automation and digital transformation initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or related field, minimum ten years IT management/leadership experience. Master's degree in computer science or related field is preferred
Proven track record implementing and managing enterprise applications.
Experience supporting on prem and cloud applications leveraging Azure and AWS preferred
Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills
Strong business acumen, with the ability to build a compelling business case for change.
Strong interpersonal communication and relational skills, good organizational and project management skills; sound judgment; initiative; flexibility; detail-oriented; ability to work collaboratively in multi-functional teams
Demonstrated track record of executing complex technology programs, process reengineering, portfolio prioritization,
Demonstrated consulting, influencing, and negotiating skills – ability to sell an idea and influence direction.
Demonstrated track record of managing complex application development initiatives.
Documented working experience with Microsoft Windows Environments, experience with Microsoft windows configuration, installation, maintenance, support and troubleshooting.
Experience negotiating and managing IT service contracts greater than $1MM.
Experience developing and implementing complex software platforms, integration platforms, and driving innovative solutions
Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, reference checks, employment and education verification.
Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.
We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Primary Location Ontario-Mississauga
Schedule Full-time
Job IT
Unposting Date Ongoing
2500XXXXXX
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2026 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.
The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.
At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.
Director, Information Technology (Full Time)- Mississauga, ON
This position reports into the Vice President Americas Digital & IT with a strong matrix to the President - Linde Canada. The Director, IT is responsible for development of a Digital & IT strategy aligned to business objectives, operations of all IT systems, cyber security, and all IT projects whether under direct control, developed by the Digital team or provided by shared services. The position will oversee an operational budget of 5-10M OPEX and 2-5M capex annually in support of business of over 1B. The management of the IT Team is a key responsibility to ensure operational performance, security, and compliance with all SOX and audit controls.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs the Linde Canada IT team, responsible for Applications Development, Program/Project Management, Systems Engineering & Support ensuring customer satisfaction, productivity, creativity, and cost effectiveness. Acts as the primary representative into Linde’s Corporate ITS team and coordinates activities that align Global ITS Policies with BU business needs.
Strategic role engages with business to develop Digital & IT strategy in alignment to BU goals. Hands on leader that drives execution of projects and operations while ensuring compliance with audit and cyber controls.
The Director is responsible to develop and implement Linde Canada’s Digitalization agenda. This includes being the key counterpart for and working closely with the America’s Digital team to initiate, support, implement and drive the adoption of digital solutions
Manage strong relationships with other America’s BU IT leads to ensure alignment and replication opportunities are achieved.
Is responsible for reviewing and assessing the current e-commerce solution and working together with the business to develop and implement a successful and sustainable e-commerce offering.
Is responsible for development, management, planning and execution of complex projects to meet business goals.
Provides senior / executive management, with integrated business perspective, assessing and consulting on risks and the effects of specific requirements on other business process and systems priorities.
Ensures alignment of technology with short- and long-term business strategies and integration with Linde Global ITS strategies.
Work closely with Productivity leads and initiate strategies to drive cost reduction and productivity improvements of current business systems, infrastructure and processes.
Staff, train, coach, develop, manage, administer performance reviews, and salary increases of subordinate employees.
Develop and deliver an annual budget for department, provide forecasts and monitor for variances.
Responsible for programs from business case (planning) through to implementation consistent with the corporate program methodology.
Manage the relationship with Linde Corporate and Regional ITS service providers
Responsible for all IT system operations, cyber security, and ensuring disaster recovery is in place for all critical systems
Proven experience working in agile environments, preferably having overseen or actively contributed to an automation or digitization journey within those frameworks
Demonstrated success in driving operational improvements through automation and digital transformation initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or related field, minimum ten years IT management/leadership experience. Master's degree in computer science or related field is preferred
Proven track record implementing and managing enterprise applications.
Experience supporting on prem and cloud applications leveraging Azure and AWS preferred
Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills
Strong business acumen, with the ability to build a compelling business case for change.
Strong interpersonal communication and relational skills, good organizational and project management skills; sound judgment; initiative; flexibility; detail-oriented; ability to work collaboratively in multi-functional teams
Demonstrated track record of executing complex technology programs, process reengineering, portfolio prioritization,
Demonstrated consulting, influencing, and negotiating skills – ability to sell an idea and influence direction.
Demonstrated track record of managing complex application development initiatives.
Documented working experience with Microsoft Windows Environments, experience with Microsoft windows configuration, installation, maintenance, support and troubleshooting.
Experience negotiating and managing IT service contracts greater than $1MM.
Experience developing and implementing complex software platforms, integration platforms, and driving innovative solutions
Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, reference checks, employment and education verification.
Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.
We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Primary Location Ontario-Mississauga
Schedule Full-time
Job IT
Unposting Date Ongoing
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
