Software Development Manager

Create value at TC Transcontinental.
At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.
We are currently looking for a Software Development Manager who will be managing a development team of 8+ developers and will be responsible for ensuring all development activities and project deliverables are met in a timely manner with high degree of quality. This person will be actively collaborating with internal/external stakeholders and will also be required to participate in strategy meetings, lead discovery sessions, coach team members, provide feedback, contribute with process improvements, and provide long term vision for the team.

We have been driving innovation since 1976.
With approximately 7400 employees, TC Transcontinental is a North American leader in flexible packaging, a Canadian retail marketing services provider, Canada's largest printer, and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Respect, teamwork, performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinental's commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner. We take care of our team, support each other and cultivate a sense of belonging for all.

Responsibilities
When your actions lead to success:

• Determine the technical direction and strategy of the software development team in alignment with corporate goals and vision and ensure successful execution.
• Champion writing code that is reliable, maintainable and reusable with a thorough understanding of OOD principals.
• Mentor developers in software engineering and best practices by conducing code reviews, participating in technical review discussions, tutorials and hosting prototype sessions.
• Work closely with diverse customer base to understand requirements, priorities, and processes.
• Work with other teams, architects, product managers and the engineering leaders to align on approach and priorities.
• Lead large technical initiatives to refactor, reuse, redesign, or upgrade current product implementations to meet business requirements.
• Minimize technical debt and ensure the product base is healthy and current.
• Capture and utilize operational metrics, analyze, and identify trends and gaps.
• Make recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business objectives.
• Collaborating with the team to understand challenges the business faces, identify the most impactful opportunities, and craft a roadmap for the team.
• Design and produce regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Break down strategic problems, and analyse data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Build effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage team development objectives and performance deliverables.

Qualifications
When your expertise drives us:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or computer engineering
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering/development, and product development, including 4+ years managing developers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Diverse base of knowledge that allows you to help your team solve complex technical problems
• Adept in variety of programming languages (C#, Java, JS etc.) and have the good technical know-how
• Demonstrated ability to hire the best and brightest developers in a fast-paced job market—and to coach, develop, and retain development talent
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a-fast-paced environment
• Strong business and technical vision, and strong analytical skills with the ability to problem-solve and make well-judged decisions
• Ability to drive major project efforts across teams and within a team
• Demonstrated success working across organizational boundaries, bringing together people with diverse perspectives and experience to find solutions

When Benefits Really Help You Live Better
We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

EEO
TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.

We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environment—promoting dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all, including persons with disabilities. Accommodations, including alternative formats, will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact

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