Manager IT Applications
Manager IT Applications
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Job Description
Position Type:
PermanentIf youre looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life and the lives of others youve come to the right place.
As a national health solutions partner we put people first in everything we do and that begins with our team of 8000 professionals who bring a crosssection of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together our employees are creating industryleading solutions in insurance primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest and its reflected in our awardwinning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth flexible work options meaningful experiences and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves feel they belong and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.
The Opportunity
The Manager Application Development is responsible for leading and delivering IT services to internal Medavie departments across all locations. This role requires a highly motivated individual who values superior customer service understands our technologies and possesses strong leadership management and coordination skills. The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement adept at managing complex projects and skilled in fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. They will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability security and performance of our applications while also driving strategic initiatives to support the organizations longterm goals.
This role can be workfromhome or hybrid with expectations of travel to the Moncton NB Head Office and the Etobicoke ON office location several times per year. Ideally the incumbent is located in Ontario or Eastern Canada.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership:
Support and guide a team of Technology Professionals.
Foster excellent communication collaboration and high performance.
Ensure capacity for operational activities and strategic initiatives.
Monitor and communicate team progress.
Plan and oversee team activities and project delivery.
Develop necessary competencies within the product line.
Technology Ownership:
Identify system needs and assist in setting priorities.
Inform users of requirements for initiatives.
Act as a key stakeholder in corporate projects.
Ensure adherence to departmental methodologies.
Provide stable secure and performant applications.
Maintain a prioritized product roadmap.
Make product decisions in the best interest of the business and users.
Present recommendations to stakeholders and senior leaders.
Collaborate to create business cases and secure funding for improvements.
Collaboration with Business and IT Partners:
Build strong relationships with business partners.
Collaborate with IT partners for cohesive service delivery.
Identify user needs and product gaps.
Understand business goals and product requirements.
Develop the products longterm vision and strategy.
Financial Responsibility:
Manage within assigned budget.
Optimize capital resources for projects.
Support Change Request/Enhancement work and product line growth.
COMMUNICATION: Engage frequently with internal teams including business partners analysts architects developers quality analysts technical services incident management infrastructure partners team leaders project managers managers directors and senior management teams (SMT). Additionally interact with external contacts such as vendors/providers and clients as required.
INNOVATION: The Manager Application Development is dedicated to delivering highvalue innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the business. This role involves facilitating process reviews with team members and subject matter experts to identify areas for improvement. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively conveying ideas through emails documentation and presentations. The Manager will leverage their subject matter knowledge to formulate and recommend process improvements ensuring that decisions are balanced and enhancements are implemented effectively.
SUPERVISION: Directly supervise 510 team members including Team Leaders Analysts Senior Developers/Architects and External Consultants.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education: University degree or Community College diploma in Computer Science or a similar program.
Experience: 10 years experience in the IT industry with a proven track record in leading and supervising IS professionals in a complex and diverse systems environment.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong collaboration communication facilitation and presentation skills.
Working knowledge of Software Engineering Process.
High attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and activities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Highly effective listening skills.
Proficiency in English (written & spoken) required Bilingual (English & French) an asset.
Security Clearance Requirement: In conjunction with our contract with the Federal Government you will be required to have Reliability Status Clearance (Enhanced Level B).This includes Fingerprinting Criminal Record Check Credit Check and you must have resided in Canada for at least 5 years and hold Permanent Resident or Citizenship Status.
Whats in it for you
What makes us a different kind of employer Our awardwinning culture a team who really cares unmatched training and support are all dedicated to ensuring you are set up for success. What we offer:
Permanent fulltime position with opportunity to grow in a wellestablished organization
Flexible work arrangements and emphasis on worklife balance
Remote and hybrid work options
Comprehensive health vision and dental plan that is 100% employer paid effective on your first day
100% employermatched Defined Contribution Pension Plan Annual Incentive Bonus which recognizes your contribution to our success.
In addition to paid vacation we offer a gifted week of vacation in your first year and an optional Vacation Purchase Program.
An organization where we encourage personal learning and growth with opportunities for career development
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We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment retention advancement and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
