Technology Manager, Cloud - Waterloo, Canada - Equitable

Equitable

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At Equitable Life of Canada, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential.

Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and customer-responsive staff.

Join Equitable Life today.

Position Title:
Technology Manager, Cloud

Reports To:
Director, IT Infrastructure, Cloud & Service Management

Department:
IT Infrastructure

Term:
Permanent Full-Time

Work Arrangements:

We are currently working remotely, and we will be moving to a hybrid model when our office renovation is complete (approximately September 2023), coming into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, every other week on designated days.

The Opportunity:
Equitable Life of Canada continues to invest deeply in digital capabilities and services.

Our Cloud Platforms team is central to this investment, and we are looking to evolve our maturity and outcomes even further.

To this we are now looking to bring in a hands-on technology manager to lead this group of outstanding people in progressively evolving our cloud capabilities.

Success in this leadership role will require a commitment to continuous improvement, a laser focus on the client and team, and constant striving to build bridges.

We are looking for self-starters that are constantly on the lookout for opportunity and waste, diligent team players that focus on doing the right thing, and detail-oriented individuals ready to analyze complex issues.

Come join one of the Waterloo Region's Top Employers for 2023

What you will be doing:

Manage the enterprise cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and corresponding delivery team
Endtoend accountability of the cloud platforms delivery from research, development, and prototyping of new capabilities, through to implementation and operational excellence, and the ongoing lifecycle management to maintain technical currency and performance
Continuous improvements and delivery in the technology and processes of our cloud platforms
Drive efficient and consistent delivery through automation of the platforms and continuous integration/delivery thinking
Ensure our cloud platforms meet best practice, security, governance, compliance and regulatory requirements

What you will bring:

A deep technical expertise and multiple certifications in cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
Handson delivery capability in the design, engineering and operations for our cloud platforms
Expert knowledge and experience with automation, orchestration and systems configuration tools
A natural leader with a passion for enabling both people and technology.
Strong communicator and influencer that is able to convey complex messaging and simplify for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
You see the big picture but also sweat the details
Strong process orientation design and implementation
Say "no" to sloppy and always on the lookout for better ways of doing things
You let your work results do the talking for you. Your work is a serious matter, but you take yourself a little less seriously

What's in it for you:

A healthy worklife balance with employee wellness top of mind
Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and companypaid benefits program
An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
Immediate enrollment in the company's pension program with employer matching
Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
Tuition support and specialized program assistance
A company subsidized cafeteria with a variety of daily options
Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to: