Manager, Software Development

at  Intact

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.
Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise.
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our growing team is looking for a Manager, Software Development!
As a visionary leader in software development, you will be driving transformative initiatives that align cutting-edge technology with strategic business goals. With your passion for innovation and collaborative approach, you will lead diverse teams to create robust, scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and foster growth.
You will be spearheading complex projects from concept to completion in a fast-paced environment where agility and adaptability are paramount. You will be committed to nurturing talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional value through strategic thinking and hands-on leadership.
Workplace: Hybrid. Our model offers the best of both worlds, and we use our Saint-Hyacinthe office as our preferred space for in-person collaboration and team meetings.
Additional work location possible: Montreal, Toronto
Hiring Leader: Sheryl-Lyn Humeniuk

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• 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.
• Lead project risk management.
• Effectively manage project delivery.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of industry trends and technology innovation, identifying opportunities and suggesting solutions as appropriate, and question the status quo.
• Collaborate with other Software Engineering 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.

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