Vice President, Enterprise Applications and Business Unit Partnering

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.PurposeServe as the enterprise technology executive accountable for Customer, Operations, Financial and Support Function platforms, acting as a strategic partner to business leadership across the organization. Translate enterprise and business-unit strategies into integrated, multi-year technology roadmaps and ensure delivery through secure, scalable, and compliant platforms. Accountable for the end-to-end performance of enterprise application portfolios, driving digital transformation, modernization, and automation initiatives that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and financial performance. Ensure technology investments are prioritized, governed, achieving business outcomes and executed in alignment with enterprise standards, while embedding strong program governance, risk management, and value realization practices across all technology initiatives.AccountabilitiesServe as strategic technology partner to Customer, Operations, and Support Function executives (Finance, HR, Legal, Regulatory, EHS, Supply Chain, Facilities)Translate business strategy into integrated, multi-year technology roadmaps aligned to enterprise prioritiesLead enterprise demand governance and capital prioritization across portfoliosEnsure technology investments deliver measurable outcomes in customer and employee experience, regulatory compliance, and financial performanceOwn enterprise platform portfolio across customer, operations, and back-office systemsEnsure applications are reliable, secure, compliant, and cost-effectiveDrive modernization, automation, and digital transformation initiativesOversee vendor strategy, performance, and total cost of ownershipEstablish and enforce enterprise governance, stage gates, and delivery standardsProvide executive portfolio oversight (risk, financial performance, benefits realization)Lead PMO assurance and reporting across all major technology programsDrive continuous improvement of delivery maturity and outcomesEnsure alignment with regulatory, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk standardsProactively manage enterprise-level risks, dependencies, and compliance requirementsLead continuity planning, incident response coordination, and post-incident improvementsEmbed organizational change management practices across all major initiatives and drive collaborative cultureDrive stakeholder engagement and adoption strategiesMinimize disruption and ensure sustainable realization of business outcomesEducation and ExperienceBachelor degree or equivalentMinimum 15 years in enterprise technology Minimum 10 years as startegic enterprise leader, increasingly responsible for the end-to-end performance of enterprise application portfoliosOwnership of large-scale, enterprise application portfolios (budget, lifecycle, and vendor management)Demonstrated success leading enterprise technology transformation initiativesStrong capability translating business strategy into executable technology roadmaps and measurable KPIsExtensive experience in portfolio management, governance, and delivery assuranceExpertise in risk identification, mitigation, and continuity planningStrong executive communication and influencing skillsExperience with enterprise architecture, ITIL/ITSM, and cybersecurity frameworksProven ability to drive cross-functional alignment and accountabilityData-driven, continuous improvement mindsetOur purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.As the successful candidateOur MissionWe provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.Our VisionWe better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.Our Guiding PrinciplesCustomer CentricIntegrityEntrepreneurialTeamworkOwner mindsetOutcome focusedContinuous learningWhat we offer Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy401k Plan with matchingShare purchase/match planLeadership Development ProgramVolunteer paid days offEmployee Assistance ProgramAchievement fund Free parkingVariety of Health & Wellness programsDiscount and Perks programWe are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.