Senior Software Engineering Manager
About The Position
As a Senior Software Engineering Manager , you’ll lead cross-functional teams (engineers, product, program management, etc.) to build exceptional digital products for our clients — while also guiding your team members in their personal and professional growth. You’ll set the technical vision, drive adoption of modern engineering practices, and shape the solutions we deliver. Success in this role means leading energized, high-performing teams that deliver high-quality software and create lasting impact for our clients. At TELUS Digital, you’ll work with world-class brands like FOX, HBO, PepsiCo, and Domino's, building transformative digital products that impact millions. Our global reach allows you to collaborate with diverse, international teams, solving complex problems and delivering tech-driven solutions that matter. We thrive on engineering excellence, using the latest technologies in cloud computing, AI, machine learning, DevOps, microservices architecture, and data engineering. Our teams embrace Agile methodologies, continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and a DevOps-first mindset to deliver solutions at scale.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to set and drive technical vision, championing innovation and integrating emerging technologies to solve complex challenges.
- 8+ years of professional engineering experience, with 4+ years leading multiple engineering teams or large functions.
- Proven track record of building, scaling, and developing high-performing teams, including succession planning and coaching other engineering leaders.
- Expertise in modern software delivery practices (CI/CD, Agile, DevOps), with experience scaling these methodologies across teams.
- Strong ability to build trust and psychological safety, navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, and handle difficult conversations with long-term impact in mind.
- Experience owning end-to-end delivery of large-scale digital products or platforms, with a focus on scalability, security, maintainability, and architectural excellence.
- Skilled at translating complex technical and business challenges into actionable strategies and aligning cross-functional teams and executives to a shared vision.
- Experience in a client services or agency environment.
- Background in interviewing, hiring, and consulting teams on best practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Project Manager, Product Manager, or Scrum Master in a leading consultancy or agency.
- Proven ability to guide clients in adopting modern engineering or agile delivery practices.
- Relevant certifications (CSM, CSPO, PMP, SA, SPC, etc.).
- Experience in account planning and growth activities.
Benefits
- Health and dental plan
- Life insurance
- Monthly voucher for meals, culture, education, health, and mobility
- Child care assistance
- Healthcare benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental (Including an option for 100% coverage of individual employee medical premiums)
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401K matching
- Flexible paid time off & paid company holidays
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
