Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business.

Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store’s distinctive zones.

The person in this role plays a key part in coordinating and advancing enterprise applications that support Simons’ business operations. Reporting to the Director, IT – Enterprise Application Technologies, this individual leads a team of Technical Analysts, coordinates team activities, and ensures the quality of technical analyses, as well as the performance, stability, and evolution of the enterprise application portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop Technical Analysts to foster professional growth, autonomy, and high-quality deliverables. Coordinate team priorities, assignments, and activities to ensure efficient execution of work and timely delivery of commitments. Oversee activities related to the performance, stability, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise applications, while monitoring continuous improvement initiatives. Review and validate technical analyses, recommendations, and documentation produced by the team to ensure quality and consistency. Manage major application incidents, coordinate corrective actions, and collaborate with technology partners to resolve application-related issues. Contribute to the governance of the enterprise application portfolio by monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and driving continuous improvement of team practices.

Desired Profile

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in Information Technology, including two (2) to five (5) years in a coordination, supervisory, or technical leadership role. Significant experience in technical analysis, application support, systems integration, or enterprise systems operations. Strong understanding of enterprise applications, system integrations, and complex technology environments. Experience with IBM i (AS/400), RPG, APIs, integration platforms, Kafka, or similar technologies is considered an asset. Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent coaching abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, collaboration, and a results-oriented mindset. Ability to communicate effectively in both French and English, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

Telemedicine services and an Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Comprehensive group insurance plan and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Up to 40% employee discount on purchases at Simons. Fully equipped fitness center with locker rooms and kinesiology services. On-site cafeteria offering a wide variety of affordable meal options. And much more...

At Simons, people are at the heart of all that we do. We pay special attention to the well-being of our employees and their families, highlighting important moments that mark their journey, including service anniversaries and significant life milestones.

Creativity, community, and respect are an integral part of our DNA. We offer everyone the opportunity to build a career that’s suited to them, whether that’s at our stores, head office, or Campus in Quebec City. Proud to recognize our teams’ contributions, we provide competitive work conditions as well as a comprehensive and scalable range of benefits. We also promote flexibility and a welcoming, inclusive, and caring work environment, where everybody can reach their full potential.

Take this opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a difference at a company where people are the top priority.