A leadership role designed to advance the organization.

About the Company:

Our client is a national retail organization recognized for its premium active lifestyle and sporting goods offerings. With multiple iconic retail banners and hundreds of locations coast-to-coast, they continue to innovate and scale through digital transformation and customer experience. With combined revenues exceeding $650M, the company is focused on delivering best-in-class service through exceptional in-store experiences and seamless backend operations.

They are now entering a pivotal phase of modernization, with major ERP investments underway and an ambitious roadmap for transformation across finance, supply chain, and retail systems.

Who Are You:

You are a systems-savvy leader with 7+ years of experience managing ERP and business applications, particularly within a high-volume retail, apparel, or consumer product environment. You bring a mix of hands-on technical depth and strategic leadership, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize processes, and translate system functionality into business value.

You're known for your problem-solving mindset, ability to operate under pressure, and drive for operational excellence through collaboration and technology enablement.

Your Impact:

The Senior Manager, Business Applications will lead a growing team responsible for delivering and supporting business-critical ERP and POS solutions. Reporting to the Director of IT, you'll be accountable for shaping the systems roadmap, managing the lifecycle of platforms like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, and aligning technology strategy with core business goals.

You'll oversee a team of Business Analysts, ensure operational continuity, and act as a strategic partner across finance, supply chain, and store operations.

What Are We Looking For?

To be considered for this impactful role, you must possess the following qualifications and experiences:

1. ERP Leadership: 7+ years of experience leading ERP and business systems, with a strong focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
2. People Management: 3+ years managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders across business and IT.
3. Retail Sector Knowledge: Experience within retail or high-volume consumer environments. Exposure to POS, Salesforce, and omnichannel systems is an asset.
4. Process Improvement: Ability to translate business needs into system enhancements and manage complex integrations.
5. Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and serve as a bridge between technology and business.
6. Certifications & Education: Degree in a relevant discipline is required. Microsoft certifications are a strong asset.
7. Location: Hybrid role based out of the Greater Toronto Area.

Join us in driving digital transformation and operational excellence.

Quick Facts:

• Employees: 1,000+ across banners
• Revenues: $ 650 M+
• Ownership: Privately Held
• Systems in Play: Microsoft D365 F&O, POS platforms
• Team: Leading a group of 3 Business Analysts
• Travel: In-person presence required