Engineering Manager(s), Manulife Bank

Manulife•Waterloo, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manulife Bank Technology Team is seeking two Engineering Managers for their squads. One manager will lead the Backend Data squad, and the other will lead the Vendor System production squad. The role involves leading squads and mentoring hands-on teams.

Requirements

Prior experience leading all aspects of diverse technical teams.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to handle and lead multiple initiatives across multiple teams.
Responds well to ambiguity and works efficiently to clarify situations and outcomes.
Awareness of cloud technology, and experience implementing in cloud infrastructure (Azure preferably).
General knowledge of technology stacks (Java, .Net, Python).
Collaborative approach to work with team members; able to coach, participate in code reviews, support or drive design sessions.
Constantly learns from both success and failure.
Good problem-solving skills that enable you to lead through creative abrasion.
Good verbal and written communication; able to effectively articulate technical vision, possibilities and outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Financial institution experience an asset

Responsibilities

Lead a team of technology Software Engineers, Quality Engineers and IT Business Analysts across multi-squad, regulatory, or other cross-cutting initiatives.
Mentor your team to continuously develop and grow technical and non-technical skills through mentorship, training and providing opportunities within the program.
Foster team engagement and build an impactful team.
Performance management including clear expectation setting, tactical and stretch goal setting, performance evaluations and development strategies.
Recruitment and onboarding for technology team members.
Own the overall health of the technical asset(s) in its entirety.
Develop, maintain and implement the assets technical roadmaps in alignment with Manulife’s technology strategy.
Handle and resolve issues and risks as applicable.
Partner with Product collaborators on prioritization; influencing PO to align with Asset Ownership and Health.
Management and governance for technology vendors, and/or provide support from a technical perspective to business partners as they collaborate with vendors.
Collaborate to develop patterns and documentation to ensure ongoing maintenance of technical and regulatory solutions.
Collaborate to evaluate and define existing technology standards to ensure compliance with program-level requirements.
Ensure progress against key priorities and landmarks.
Active participant in Program and Squad planning discussions, providing input on technical solutions and technical decision making.
Participate in agile ceremonies, as appropriate.
Collaborate with other Engineering Managers, Engineering Directors, Architecture and Product Managers on interdependent technology work.

Benefits

health insurance
dental insurance
mental health insurance
vision insurance
short- and long-term disability insurance coverage
life and AD&D insurance coverage
adoption/surrogacy benefits
wellness benefits
employee/family assistance plans
retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
financial education and counseling resources
paid holidays
vacation
personal days
sick days
full range of statutory leaves of absence