
Manager IT, Enterprise Development and Operations
- Richmond, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with the leadership, Architecture, Common Engineering, Delivery and Security teams to define and implement quality and secured applications including an action-oriented application modernization strategy that is aligned with business objectives.
- Provide oversight to programs by providing structure, guidance and support to allow teams to achieve their goals and objectives.
- Ensure the application cloud services are optimized and cost-effective, supporting automation, monitoring and reflecting changes to business needs and demand volume.
- Demonstrate problem solving through problem/risk identification, innovative thinking, and mitigation with data to support decision-making.
- Work with the Director, Enterprise Development Operations, Marius de Beer, to develop organizational strategic goals, priorities and roadmaps based on both industry maturation, WorkSafeBC strategic objectives and Innovation & Technology progression.
- Build and maintain relationships with our business partners (Product Managers, Product Owners, other stakeholders) to ensure business priorities, technical stability and business concerns are understood and addressed.
- Working with the Delivery Service Reliability Engineering team (SRE) the incumbent will ensure consistency of the processes concerning the reliability, availability, and performance of the systems and applications, including observability, incident management, monitoring, automation and on-call rotation.
- Work with the Platform teams, Release Train Engineers, Solution Architects, Product Managers and People Development Managers to improve processes, including prioritizing technical debt, ensuring they are managed at an acceptable level.
- Assist in budget preparation and monitor forecasts and spending, including, together with FinOps and Platforms, monitoring Azure spend for applications for which you are responsible.
- Monitor the number of issues or technical debts per product, identifying those requiring modernization to reduce support efforts.
- Manage the operations of the various staff, contractors and service providers reporting to the incumbent in order to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services to internal and/or external customers.
- Represent or stand in for the Director, Enterprise DevOps when required.
- Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.
- Delivery experience - supported by proven track record in successfully overseeing projects, programs and/or product deliveries.
- Technical expertise – a strong foundation in technical disciplines like Cloud Computing, especially Azure, and software delivery processes.
- Team management and leadership experience – guiding and managing medium to large teams.
- We’re looking for someone who can: Grow their team through solid knowledge of Azure, Agile, DevOps and SAFe, knowing when and how to adapt to delivery effectively for WorkSafeBC.
- Drive, through a passion for improvement, the work environment to effectively and efficiently deliver and support our stakeholders, while monitoring and adjusting as we learn.
- Promote a service-oriented approach in providing services to external and/or internal customers. Identify, follow up, and/or respond to clients' needs and areas of concern, taking appropriate action to quickly resolve issues.
- Participate as a member of the management team of the Division in business planning activities and provide input into changes and initiatives. Work closely with other Divisional and/or WorkSafeBC managers in planning, program development or operational activities.
- Manage and direct assigned staff in maintaining high levels of service and in achieving Divisional priorities and objectives. Hire, orient, evaluate, discipline, and terminate staff as required. Assign work, set performance goals and provide feedback, coaching and developmental planning to support and motivate staff in meeting expectations.
- Ensure that WorkSafeBC and Divisional policies, procedures and standards are appropriately implemented within assigned area. Provides advice, guidance and direction to assigned staff and others on plans, processes and operational matters relating to areas of responsibility.
- Manage the financial resources within the allocated budget. Plan, develop and administer annual operating budget for the assigned area. Monitor ongoing financial reporting, investigate variances, and take corrective action as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering or Computer Science.
- A minimum of 5 years of directly related management experience.
- Certifications in Azure, Agile, DevOps and SAFe are assets.
- Consent to a criminal record check and successfully meet the criminal record clearance.
- Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
- 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
- Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account Optional leave arrangements
- Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)
- Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
- Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.