Manager, Application Development, Financial Applications

Medavie • Montreal, PE

3d • CA$99,177 - CA$132,236 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a national health solutions partner, Medavie puts people first in everything they do. They are looking for a Manager, Application Development – Financial Applications to lead a critical portfolio that supports their finance, payment, and reporting ecosystems. This role provides leadership across a team responsible for delivering and supporting applications that enable billing, payments, invoicing, procurement, financial reporting, and business intelligence. The Manager will play a key role in strengthening operational reliability while advancing modernization through automation, data, and scalable technology solutions. Working closely with Finance and Technology leaders, the Manager will guide priorities, improve processes, and ensure the application portfolio supports evolving business needs and long-term sustainability.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong experience in the IT industry with a demonstrated track record leading teams in complex application environments
• Experience supporting and delivering enterprise applications, including prioritizing operational and project work
• Proven people leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills
• Solid understanding of application development, support, and delivery practices
• Ability to manage competing priorities across operations and strategic initiatives
• Strong judgment and decision-making in complex environments
• English proficiency is required
• Must have resided in Canada for at least 5 years
• Must hold Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizenship status

Nice To Haves

• Experience with financial systems, payment processing, billing, or reporting tools
• Knowledge of application modernization, automation, data integration, or cloud-based solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team responsible for financial applications, delivery, and ongoing support
• Build a high-performing team culture focused on service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Plan and balance team capacity across operations, delivery, incidents, and strategic initiatives
• Strengthen team capability in modern application practices, automation, and data-driven solutions
• Own the technology direction and roadmap for finance and payment applications
• Ensure systems supporting billing, payments, invoicing, reporting, and procurement are stable, secure, and scalable
• Partner with Finance stakeholders to prioritize enhancements and define solutions
• Provide recommendations on application lifecycle, platform improvements, and investment needs
• Build strong partnerships with Finance, business, and technology stakeholders
• Lead clear communication on priorities, risks, and delivery
• Strengthen governance practices including intake, prioritization, change management, and documentation
• Support audit readiness, compliance requirements, and operational controls
• Manage financial and resource commitments across the application portfolio
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and capacity management
• Align resources to priorities and identify opportunities for cost optimization
• Contribute to business cases supporting modernization and long-term improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and scalability of applications
• Promote the use of automation, analytics, and emerging technologies
• Lead modernization efforts to simplify and strengthen the application ecosystem
• Use operational insights to drive continuous improvement
• Lead with accountability and foster a culture of trust and collaboration
• Develop and support team performance, growth, and engagement
• Align team priorities to business outcomes and operational excellence
• Communicate clearly and build strong cross-functional relationships
• Drive continuous improvement and embrace innovation

Benefits

• Bonus programs
• Employee and employer matching pension program
• Comprehensive health and dental plan (100% employer paid), effective on your first day
• Wellness benefits
• Health resources
• Fitness discounts
• Opportunities to support charitable causes and give back to the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree