Manager, Solution Development
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Job Summary
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Permanent Full-time
Work Location:Regina on-site
Application Deadline: Tuesday February 24 2026
Join theDigital and Information ServicesPlatformDeliveryteamas Manager Solution Development
General Accountability
Thesuccessful candidateis responsible forleading a team across multiple delivery domains and managing complex systems development activities to support the entire software development process for SGI and SGI CANADA. Leads the development of loosely coupled business applications andestablishesthe tools processes and methodologies for the development and ongoing delivery of microservices enterprise SaaS (software as a service) applications and integrations. Ensures application development activities achieve organizational goals for flexibility availability and scalability according to system requirements in adherence with corporate development standards.
Key Accountability
Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Solutions Development Delivery
Manages the development deliverysupportand maintenance of an ecosystem of loosely coupled microservices enterprise SaaS applications and integrations.
Collaborates with internal and external partners to achieve corporateobjectivesand ensures alignment with other systems practice areas.
Champions change management activities to ensure successful incorporation of organizational changes within SGI and realization of benefits associated with adoption.
Integrates long-term plans and short-term delivery with the architecture roadmaps and ensures SGIs development and architecture standards are met.
Contributes to processesmethodologiesand measurements to enable modern software development practices.
Research and Development
Oversees the research and integration of emerging features and functionality in development tools and SaaS platforms into SGIs technical solutions.
Contributes to the development and insurance software trends both in general and with respect to the insurance industry.
Ensures the continuous improvement of SGIs software deliverymethodologyby incorporating best practices and emerging trends throughmaintainingawareness of software development and insurance and information technology industry trends
Leads the adoption of service oriented and cloud focused application development and integration practices.
Works closely with the Product Owners and other IT business areas to ensure that there is a balanced approach to technology specific work being prioritized alongside the business user stories and ensures in alignment with systems Target Operating Model (TOM).
People Leadership
Builds a high performing workforce by actively leading human resource activities.
Ensures development of divisional succession plans.
Builds a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively deliver on strategic and corporate strategies ensuring integration with employee performance development and career development plans.
Drives performance through team members and is committed to leadership development across the company supporting employees and workforce readiness through mentoringtrainingand developmental opportunities.
Builds a customer-centric perspective for team members.
Partnership Management
Establishesoptimalvendor contracts and partner relationships from procurement to implementation and asduring program and project delivery.
Ensures that vendor delivery (solution services resources) aligns to the needs of the business and the overall program.
Supports the architectural plan in the evaluation of vendor solutions for fit to business needs and within the broader technical environment.
Ensures vendor delivery aligns to the termsset forth incontracts/statements of work from a scope qualitycostand timing perspective.
Corporate Management
Ensures programs and policies are in alignment with corporatestrategicand divisional strategies.
Manages riskin the area ofauthority.
Prepares reviews manages and/or approves departmental/divisional budgets.
Prepares decision requests decision and/or information items and/or SGI board items.
Ensures that the Health Safety and Emergency Management Policyisappliedin the area ofresponsibility including development implementation and managing of program components specific to departmental health and safety requirements.
Makes decisions for departmental operations that are efficient effective and in alignment with strategic direction and priorities.
Ensures department and program policies procedures and guidelinesare in compliance withapplicable federal and provincial legislation and regulations; implements and evaluates changes to legislation and regulationsin the area ofauthority.
Establishes andmaintainsan effective system of internal controls to support reliable financial reporting and compliancein accordance withapplicable laws and regulations within the span of control and communicates the importance of internal controls to staff
Education and Experience
A four-year degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study such as Information Technology Mathematics & Applied Science or Business.
Eight years experiencecomprisedof four years of leadership and four years experience as a leader or project manager in the design and delivery of large systems to support business operations.
KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities
Knowledge of business processes procedures practices and how they interact to support business operations.
Knowledge of IT industry and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices and industry standards.
Knowledge of systems architecture principles bestpracticesand industry standards.
Knowledge of program and agile project management methodologies and techniquesto planmanageand execute programs and projects.
Knowledge of the services provided by the business and partner agencies and associations.
Knowledge of demand and resource planning and people management.
Knowledge of vendor management processes and best practices.
Skill in developing proposals and presenting recommendations.
Behavioural Competencies
Leader Level4 Applies (Department/Division
Accountability -Enables Performance Across Teams/Business Units.
Business Acumen -Formulates Departmental/Divisional Plans in Relation to Internal and External Environment.
Change Agility -Defines Areas for Change and Follows Through.
Leadership -Leads the Department/Division
At SGIwerecommitted to building a workplace where everyone feels seen and heard and where every individual is respected. Our commitment to reconciliation includes actively hiring Indigenous people and creating opportunities for diverse talent to thrive. We offer more than a job; we embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences provide a career with purpose growth and belonging. Join us and help shape a workplace where every voice matters and contributes to our shared success.
If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process we invite you tosubmityour accommodation request to and we will work through your request with you. All information received will be kept confidential.
Posting Close Date:
February 24 2026As you prepare to submit your application and cover letter if applicable please highlight the achievements that demonstrate why youre a great candidate for this role.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Organizational Management
- Presentation Skills
- Agile
- SAFe
- AWS
- Solution Architecture
- Conflict Management
- Data Management
- Scrum
- Team Management
- Pre-sales
- Management Consulting
