About the role
ABOUT DEMANDBRIDGE
Demandridge is a B2B vertical market software company serving a loyal, long-tenured customer base across the print and promotional products industry. We offer enterprise resource planning, commerce, sourcing, and workflow automation solutions. Our platforms support mission-critical operations for customers who rely on us every day to run complex, high-volume, and compliance-driven business processes.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director of AI & ERP Systems to lead the evolution of our core ERP platforms into intelligent, AI-enabled systems. This role combines ownership of mission-critical ERP infrastructure with forward-looking AI strategy, driving both operational excellence and meaningful innovation.
Our ERP products are long-lived, revenue-critical client-server systems (primarily written in C and Providex), running on Linux and Windows virtual machines in Microsoft Azure or on customer systems.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
AI & ERP Strategy Leadership
- Define and execute the roadmap for AI-enabled ERP capabilities
- Identify opportunities to embed AI/ML into ERP workflows
- Drive incremental transformation toward intelligent systems
- Partner with leadership to align initiatives with business priorities
ERP Engineering Ownership
- Own engineering health, delivery, and technical direction for the ERP platform
- Lead and grow the ERP engineering team
- Set pragmatic standards for legacy systems
- Balance modernization with stability
- Act as escalation point for critical production issues
AI Platform & Data Enablement
- Support development of AI/data capabilities across the product suite
- Guide data pipelines and model integration
- Ensure governance, security, and compliance for AI systems
- Evaluate and recommend third-party AI tools
Production & Operational Excellence
- Own system reliability with 24/7 expectations
- Lead incident response and root-cause analysis
- Define on-call processes and reduce operational risk over time
Infrastructure & Cloud Leadership
- Own the Azure ERP environment
- Ensure best practices for disaster recovery, backups, and patching
- Drive infrastructure automation improvements
- Support cloud and SaaS evolution
Leadership & Collaboration
- Act as senior technical leader across engineering and product teams
- Collaborate closely with Product, Support, and Leadership
- Mentor and develop the engineering team
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role overseeing ERP or other mission-critical enterprise systems
- Hands-on exposure to AI/ML initiatives with the ability to translate technical capabilities into measurable business value
- Understanding of how AI can be applied in enterprise software contexts
- Demonstrated track record of shipping AI systems into production that deliver real outcomes (revenue growth, cost reduction, efficiency gains) — not just internal experiments or prototypes
- Experience with legacy system modernization while maintaining stability for existing customers
- Strong background in cloud infrastructure, preferably Microsoft Azure
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (FIRST 6 MONTHS)
- Stabilization of the core ERP platform with clear improvements in system reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction
- A defined and actively executing roadmap to modernize the Providex platform without disrupting existing customers
- Initial AI capabilities deployed into production with demonstrable business impact
- A credible, market-aligned vision and architecture for a next-generation ERP platform
- Measurable improvement in customer sentiment and retention
- Improved engineering velocity, accountability, and execution cadence
- Clear linkage between AI and product investments and revenue opportunities
#Demandbridge
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About Valsoft Corporation
As a leading player in vertical market software (VMS), Valsoft combines industry expertise with a unique buy-and-hold investment philosophy, managing a growing portfolio of companies that benefit from decentralized leadership and operational autonomy. We actively support our businesses, guiding them in their growth and evolution into market leaders.
Headquartered in Montreal with a global presence, Valsoft is committed to building a legacy of excellence by prioritizing sustainable growth and operational efficiency. Our long-term vision, driven by entrepreneurial spirit and disciplined execution, ensures we create lasting value for our portfolio companies, their customers, and the industries they serve. For more information, visit valsoftcorp.com.
En tant qu'acteur de premier plan dans le domaine des logiciels pour marchés verticaux (LMV), Valsoft allie expertise sectorielle et une philosophie d'investissement unique axée sur l'acquisition et la conservation. Nous gérons un portefeuille croissant d'entreprises qui bénéficient d'un leadership décentralisé et d'une autonomie opérationnelle. Nous soutenons activement nos entreprises en les accompagnant dans leur croissance et leur évolution en leaders de leur secteur.
Basée à Montréal et présente à l'échelle mondiale, Valsoft s'engage à bâtir un héritage d'excellence en priorisant la croissance durable et l'efficacité opérationnelle. Notre vision à long terme, portée par un esprit entrepreneurial et une exécution rigoureuse, nous permet de créer une valeur durable pour nos entreprises, leurs clients et les industries qu'elles desservent. Pour plus d'informations, visitez valsoftcorp.com.
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About the role
ABOUT DEMANDBRIDGE
Demandridge is a B2B vertical market software company serving a loyal, long-tenured customer base across the print and promotional products industry. We offer enterprise resource planning, commerce, sourcing, and workflow automation solutions. Our platforms support mission-critical operations for customers who rely on us every day to run complex, high-volume, and compliance-driven business processes.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director of AI & ERP Systems to lead the evolution of our core ERP platforms into intelligent, AI-enabled systems. This role combines ownership of mission-critical ERP infrastructure with forward-looking AI strategy, driving both operational excellence and meaningful innovation.
Our ERP products are long-lived, revenue-critical client-server systems (primarily written in C and Providex), running on Linux and Windows virtual machines in Microsoft Azure or on customer systems.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
AI & ERP Strategy Leadership
- Define and execute the roadmap for AI-enabled ERP capabilities
- Identify opportunities to embed AI/ML into ERP workflows
- Drive incremental transformation toward intelligent systems
- Partner with leadership to align initiatives with business priorities
ERP Engineering Ownership
- Own engineering health, delivery, and technical direction for the ERP platform
- Lead and grow the ERP engineering team
- Set pragmatic standards for legacy systems
- Balance modernization with stability
- Act as escalation point for critical production issues
AI Platform & Data Enablement
- Support development of AI/data capabilities across the product suite
- Guide data pipelines and model integration
- Ensure governance, security, and compliance for AI systems
- Evaluate and recommend third-party AI tools
Production & Operational Excellence
- Own system reliability with 24/7 expectations
- Lead incident response and root-cause analysis
- Define on-call processes and reduce operational risk over time
Infrastructure & Cloud Leadership
- Own the Azure ERP environment
- Ensure best practices for disaster recovery, backups, and patching
- Drive infrastructure automation improvements
- Support cloud and SaaS evolution
Leadership & Collaboration
- Act as senior technical leader across engineering and product teams
- Collaborate closely with Product, Support, and Leadership
- Mentor and develop the engineering team
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role overseeing ERP or other mission-critical enterprise systems
- Hands-on exposure to AI/ML initiatives with the ability to translate technical capabilities into measurable business value
- Understanding of how AI can be applied in enterprise software contexts
- Demonstrated track record of shipping AI systems into production that deliver real outcomes (revenue growth, cost reduction, efficiency gains) — not just internal experiments or prototypes
- Experience with legacy system modernization while maintaining stability for existing customers
- Strong background in cloud infrastructure, preferably Microsoft Azure
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (FIRST 6 MONTHS)
- Stabilization of the core ERP platform with clear improvements in system reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction
- A defined and actively executing roadmap to modernize the Providex platform without disrupting existing customers
- Initial AI capabilities deployed into production with demonstrable business impact
- A credible, market-aligned vision and architecture for a next-generation ERP platform
- Measurable improvement in customer sentiment and retention
- Improved engineering velocity, accountability, and execution cadence
- Clear linkage between AI and product investments and revenue opportunities
#Demandbridge
Not the right fit? Search for Director AI ERP jobs in Canada
About Valsoft Corporation
As a leading player in vertical market software (VMS), Valsoft combines industry expertise with a unique buy-and-hold investment philosophy, managing a growing portfolio of companies that benefit from decentralized leadership and operational autonomy. We actively support our businesses, guiding them in their growth and evolution into market leaders.
Headquartered in Montreal with a global presence, Valsoft is committed to building a legacy of excellence by prioritizing sustainable growth and operational efficiency. Our long-term vision, driven by entrepreneurial spirit and disciplined execution, ensures we create lasting value for our portfolio companies, their customers, and the industries they serve. For more information, visit valsoftcorp.com.
En tant qu'acteur de premier plan dans le domaine des logiciels pour marchés verticaux (LMV), Valsoft allie expertise sectorielle et une philosophie d'investissement unique axée sur l'acquisition et la conservation. Nous gérons un portefeuille croissant d'entreprises qui bénéficient d'un leadership décentralisé et d'une autonomie opérationnelle. Nous soutenons activement nos entreprises en les accompagnant dans leur croissance et leur évolution en leaders de leur secteur.
Basée à Montréal et présente à l'échelle mondiale, Valsoft s'engage à bâtir un héritage d'excellence en priorisant la croissance durable et l'efficacité opérationnelle. Notre vision à long terme, portée par un esprit entrepreneurial et une exécution rigoureuse, nous permet de créer une valeur durable pour nos entreprises, leurs clients et les industries qu'elles desservent. Pour plus d'informations, visitez valsoftcorp.com.