Senior Technology Manager

BMO•Toronto, ON

9d•CA$94,600 - CA$176,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Technology Manager to play a critical leadership role in advancing our technology modernization and cloud transformation agenda. This position is instrumental in driving scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient platform solutions while enabling innovation—including the adoption of AI within the software development lifecycle. You will lead high-performing teams, partner across the organization, and ensure technology delivery aligns with business priorities, customer needs, and financial goals.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant experience in technology leadership, engineering, or platform management.
Minimum 4 years of people management experience.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex initiatives.
Experience managing project financials and delivering within budget.
Strong experience with: Java / Spring Boot
SQL & database design (Oracle preferred)
Solution architecture & system design
API management & microservices
DevOps and test-driven development
Cloud experience (AWS preferred).
Understanding or experience with AI/ML integration in development processes.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments.
Data-driven decision-making mindset.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity, privacy, and platform resilience.

Nice To Haves

Transparent, approachable, and consistent in their leadership style.
Hands-on and technically engaged, leading by example.
Able to balance technical depth with business and financial accountability.
Skilled at aligning distributed teams and external partners around shared goals.
Quickly ramping up on existing platforms and modernization initiatives.
Delivering across multiple streams with tight timelines.
Balancing technical execution with stakeholder expectations and budget accountability.
Driving alignment across a complex, distributed ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for customer-facing and internal platforms.
Ensure platform health, performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud migration (AWS) and architecture evolution.
Oversee platform adoption, track health metrics, and implement continuous improvements.
Champion innovation, including the integration of AI in development processes.
Partner with stakeholders across technology, product, design, security, and marketing to align on priorities and deliver outcomes.
Translate business needs into clear technical requirements, specifications, and solutions.
Manage vendor relationships, including compliance, licensing, and service delivery.
Provide leadership in solution architecture, system design, API management, and engineering best practices.
Ensure adherence to security, risk management, and regulatory standards.
Use data-driven insights to optimize platform performance and user experience.
Drive delivery excellence across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to 15 professionals.
Build an inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with BMO’s values and purpose.
Attract, retain, and grow top talent while fostering collaboration across teams.
Provide hands-on leadership, supporting the team in solving complex technical challenges.