Manager, Software Development, Contact PL

at  Intact

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Manager, Software Development, to join our Contact PL team!
Join our team where you’ll blend your exceptional management skills, deep understanding of software development, and project management. In this pivotal role, you’ll spearhead projects, manage a talented team and drive innovation to deliver cutting-edge software solutions on time and within budget. Your strategic leadership will be instrumental in guiding our software development practice while managing projects from inception to successful delivery. If you’re ready to take the reins in a challenging and rewarding position that bridges the worlds of software development and project management, we invite you to explore this opportunity further.

WHAT YOU’LL DO HERE:

• Provide strong leadership to your software development team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Elevate your team members’ skills and careers through performance evaluations, constructive feedback, and tailored growth plans.
• Develop productive and highly 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.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans by identifying deliverables and dependencies, estimating associated duration and costs, and participating in the assignment of human resources to sub-activities.
• 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 Engineering Managers to ensure all initiatives have appropriate staffing, balancing business needs 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.

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:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• 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