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About the role
We’re looking for a Manager, Software Development, to join our growing team!
Our software development team consists of a group of talented, diverse, and open-minded professionals who are working towards transforming systems using new modern technology stack. We are looking for leaders who are driven, enthusiastic, and innovative to lead high-performing multidisciplinary software development teams that deliver initiatives to support Intact’s distribution and related technologies.
You are passionate about building scalable enterprise software with high quality. You are a strategic thinker and a proven development leader delivering complex software integrated with enterprise services to provide a high-level user experience aligned with the best industry standards. You are always ready to roll-up your sleeves and dive into technical and architecture challenges helping your team make the right, forward-thinking decisions for our business stakeholders and the organization.
What you'll do here:
- Develop productive and engaged software development teams, fostering the development of personal and technical skills, as well as collaboration.
- Manage projects by understanding the business partner’s strategies, priorities and challenges. Assess capabilities to come up with appropriate solutions and deliver the expected value.
- Manage stakeholders and maintain good relationships with internal and external collaborators.
- Divide the project into achievable tasks and establish a functional organization chart with roles and responsibilities.
- Develop strategic requests and keep them up to date by identifying deliverables and dependencies, estimating duration and associated costs and helping to assign resources to activities.
- Build, direct and coordinate, in direct/indirect supervision mode, the activities of multidisciplinary teams, including Project Managers (PM), Coordinators, Scrum Masters and PCOs.
- Write reports on the entire project (progress, issues, costs, closing, etc.) while respecting the key performance indicators established. Lead project risk management.
- Effectively manage project delivery.
- Maintain the dashboards periodically and progressively throughout the program/projects.
- Maintain proficient knowledge of industry trends and technology innovation, identifying opportunities and suggesting solutions as appropriate.
- Collaborate with other Software Development Managers and Project Managers to ensure all initiatives have appropriate staffing, balancing business need with the individual’s experience and career aspirations.
- Anticipate problems and difficult situations and take necessary measures to resolve them.
- Manage ongoing relationships and expectations of stakeholders and senior management.
- Maintain a strong business focus with an understanding of the current and strategic direction of Intact technologies.
- As we strive for continuous improvement, evolve our agile practices based on learning throughout the end-to-end development lifecycle.
- Master all the facets of software development.
- Remain on the lookout for new technologies and question the status quo.
What you bring to the table:
- A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Software Engineering or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Solid understanding and experience with web application technologies (Java, JavaScript, Angular, Application Frameworks, CSS, HTML, REST, JSON)
- Experience in continuous delivery management
- Experience with object-oriented development and software debugging
- Experience in change management and transformation within a project/program context
- Experience managing teams
- Experience in project management competencies including planning, budget and timeline management, scope management, risk management, timely decision-making, effective team building
- Leadership
- No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
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What we offer
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:
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A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
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An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
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An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
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Flexible work arrangements
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Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
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An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
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Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
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A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
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Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
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Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
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A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
Click here to review other important information about the hiring process, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Contact People.
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