Manager, Software Development

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

Pay Details:

We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description:

Manages / leads a team of technology development / design professionals in providing a wide range of application or system solutions to the organization, ensuring standards are met and business objectives are achieved. Also provides technical leadership and guidance beyond own team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

CUSTOMER

Responsible for leading development teams and the delivery of development solutions and component / unit testing efforts
Oversee and report on project status, managing project team resources and assignment, ensuring project milestones are met and monitoring to keep projects on schedule and to budget within identified standards
Work with LOB TS partners to develop the content of overall development / solutions design deliverables and ensure project estimates account for all activities in the project scope, including project management and application development, software quality assurance reviews, and vendor and contract management activities
Ensure all requirements, project plans, and changes to commitment are communicated to all affected team members
Responsible for defining Application Development Vendor strategy and managing Vendors and SLA’s and ensure work is delivered according to the agreed-upon Service Level and Operational Level Agreements
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to support / develop sound business cases with an on-going focus on reusability, scalability, innovation and enterprise-wide solutions
Oversee and manage escalated issues to ensure resolution or redirect as appropriate ensure

SHAREHOLDER

Ensure that the project team follows all quality assurance processes, including periodic reviews and transitions
Drive stakeholder communication and develop effective stakeholder management required for successful Application Development delivery
Act as an escalation point for all risks and issues affecting the development team, and for working to define and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure full compliance with well-defined enterprise technology delivery practices and standards and project management disciplines by ensuring that recognized system development and project management processes, discipline and controls are consistently applied
Control change to development project scope through accepted change management processes, impact assessment and documentation
Responsible for delivering in line with financial forecast /plan, and achieving benefits targets as defined for Application Development teams
Manage and track costs in line with investment governance to deliver agreed outcomes and service-level within budget
Oversee demand management and project intake process, ensuring the development team can deliver on intake requirements and financial cost estimations are reviewed and approved
Identifies all development related project dependencies and risks and ensure mitigation/contingency plans are in place for identified risks
Represent the development team at project stakeholder meetings and obtain buy-in from senior management for all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, quality assurance plans, budget, schedule, and scope changes
Define and establish appropriate governance structures and processes to ensure that the Development team adopts and adheres to all defined operational and service delivery processes

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

Responsible for management of the overall development /design teams providing both leadership and technical guidance
Set targets and objectives for the team, and deliver results
Grow team expertise to align with enterprise demand and the Bank's technology direction; assess team skills and capabilities and continually look for ways to provide and enhance the value delivered
Foster an environment / culture that encourages productivity, innovation, process improvement, teamwork and a high level of professionalism
Co-ordinate necessary resources to ensure completion by deadlines
Provide coaching, development, succession, recruitment, resource management and overall team leadership for team members and provide regular input into team members’ assessment of performance and development plans
Prioritize and manage own workload in order to deliver quality results and meet timelines
Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency of the business unit and/or team
Establish effective relationships across multiple business and technology partners, program and project managers
Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business units

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate
Graduate degree preferred
7+ years relevant experience
Deep understanding of OOP, Java (Spring Boot), RDBMS, NoSQL (MongoDB)
Experience working in an agile environment
Deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns
Technical leadership
People management
Nice to Have: Project planning, software cost estimations, scope, and risk assessment

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you

Language Requirement:

Ce poste n’exige pas la maîtrise d’une langue autre que le français./ This position does not require proficiency in a language other than French.. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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