Senior Technology Manager

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We are seeking a Senior Technology Manager to play a critical leadership role in advancing our technology modernization and cloud transformation agenda. This position is instrumental in driving scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient platform solutions while enabling innovation—including the adoption of AI within the software development lifecycle.

You will lead high-performing teams, partner across the organization, and ensure technology delivery aligns with business priorities, customer needs, and financial goals.

What You’ll Do

Platform Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for customer-facing and internal platforms.
• Ensure platform health, performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud migration (AWS) and architecture evolution.
• Oversee platform adoption, track health metrics, and implement continuous improvements.
• Champion innovation, including the integration of AI in development processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with stakeholders across technology, product, design, security, and marketing to align on priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Translate business needs into clear technical requirements, specifications, and solutions.
• Manage vendor relationships, including compliance, licensing, and service delivery.

Technical & Strategic Execution

• Provide leadership in solution architecture, system design, API management, and engineering best practices.
• Ensure adherence to security, risk management, and regulatory standards.
• Use data-driven insights to optimize platform performance and user experience.
• Drive delivery excellence across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to 15 professionals.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with BMO’s values and purpose.
• Attract, retain, and grow top talent while fostering collaboration across teams.
• Provide hands-on leadership, supporting the team in solving complex technical challenges.

What You Bring

Experience & Leadership

• 7+ years of relevant experience in technology leadership, engineering, or platform management.
• Minimum 4 years of people management experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex initiatives.
• Experience managing project financials and delivering within budget.

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience with:
  • Java / Spring Boot
  • SQL & database design (Oracle preferred)
  • Solution architecture & system design
  • API management & microservices
  • DevOps and test-driven development
• Cloud experience (AWS preferred).
• Understanding or experience with AI/ML integration in development processes.

Core Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments.
• Data-driven decision-making mindset.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity, privacy, and platform resilience.

Leadership Style & Success Factors

The ideal candidate is:

• Transparent, approachable, and consistent in their leadership style.
• Hands-on and technically engaged, leading by example.
• Able to balance technical depth with business and financial accountability.
• Skilled at aligning distributed teams and external partners around shared goals.

Key Challenges in This Role

• Quickly ramping up on existing platforms and modernization initiatives.
• Delivering across multiple streams with tight timelines.
• Balancing technical execution with stakeholder expectations and budget accountability.
• Driving alignment across a complex, distributed ecosystem.

Additional Details

• Team Size: Up to 15 team members
• Budget Responsibility: Yes – accountable for managing project financials
• Work Model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in office)

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.