AVISO WEALTH:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We’re looking for a Manager, Technology Change Control to join our Technology Operations & Support Partners Team.
Reporting to the Director, Service Delivery and Operational Governance, the Manager, Technology Change Control is responsible for overall Technology Change Control process effectiveness, leading continuous process improvement, and process performance tracking in alignment with business objectives. Acts as a facilitator, responsible for the overall change control process. This position will also be responsible for running and managing releases of critical applications and overseeing the underlying process and policies.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization
• Leadership – You lead your team and provide regular direction, guidance, coaching, and motivation, all while striving for peak performance. You assist them in overcoming obstacles through additional resources, removal of roadblocks, and providing the level of support required for their success. You delegate and deliver feedback based on the in-depth understanding of your individual team members

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 7+ years of experience in Service Delivery, IT service management
• 3+ years of experience in a managerial/ leadership role
• The Change and Release manager needs to be efficient in running critical, major and minor changes as well as releases in the organization
• Accountable for all changes and their outcomes, work closely with stakeholders, and able to persuade and motivate others to achieve optimal outcomes that are mutually beneficial
• Creative person who can demonstrate innovative improvements across a broad spectrum of activities
• Reviews change requests for completeness, encompassing documentation, approvals, and post-implementation review
• Strong team player with the ability to take ownership of work
• ITIL knowledge of Change, Release and Incident management framework. ITIL certification is preferred
• Highly developed analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using technical terms with members from various teams across the organization, adapting easily to changing priorities and needs, and working on multiple projects with tight, sometimes conflicting deadlines are required
• Advanced knowledge of software development, lifecycle, Agile structure, ITIL processes
• Demonstrated customer service, client relations and team leadership skills are required
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Project Management, Knowledge of ServiceDesk/Servicenow, Azure DevOps, Sharepoint and application development lifecycle experience an asset
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision. Requires exceptional organizational skills, problem solving skills, and flexibility in changing priorities
• Be a team player with the ability to share knowledge and develop colleagues for the overall benefit of the team and organization
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.
A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

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