Director, Business Applications

Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.

The company’s state-of-the-art fleet consists of 15 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

The Director of Business Applications is responsible for overseeing the strategy, implementation, and optimization of enterprise business applications and supporting systems. Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and upgrade of key corporate applications, ensuring they function optimally and align with business needs. The Director will lead a team of professionals, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage vendor relationships to enhance business processes through technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and upgrade of key enterprise and corporate applications, ensuring they function optimally and align with business needs.
• Manage relationships with software vendors and key stakeholders across departments to support, troubleshoot, and enhance applications.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new applications and major updates, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure seamless integration of applications within the company’s tech ecosystem, optimizing workflows and data accessibility.
• Develop and implement the information systems strategy to support the company’s long-term business goals.
• Lead business solutions architecture in line with business goals
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with organizational priorities and ensure cross-functional support.
• Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet both operational and strategic priorities
• Oversee Business Applications teams to ensure high performance, reliability, scalability, and security of all systems and applications.
• Drive continuous improvement operational processes, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Promote a culture of data literacy and empower teams to leverage data as a strategic asset.
• Mentor and develop talent, providing opportunities for skill growth and career advancement

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in IT leadership roles, with a proven track record in managing information systems for a complex organization.
• Proficiency in business applications software in various domains such as CRM, ITSM, ERP, and more.
• Technical background in developing and maintaining enterprise business applications and inetgrations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and collaborate.
• Extensive experience with IT infrastructure, data governance and SOX audits.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration across departments.
• Sense of urgency while executing strategically. Possesses appropriate business discipline to facilitate quick and fact-based decisions and ensures accountability for execution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and influence key stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field.

At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.