Position Title: Senior Technology Manager, Cloud
Reports To: Head of Technology - Infrastructure, Cloud, & Service Management
Department: IT Infrastructure
Term: Permanent Full-Time

Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

The Opportunity: Equitable 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 Area's Top Employers for 2024!

What you will be doing:

· Manage the enterprise cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and corresponding delivery team

· End-to-end 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)

· Hands-on 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 non-technical 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 work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind

· Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid 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:

· Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)

· Undergo a criminal background check

#LI-Hybrid

To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.

At Equitable, we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at careers@equitable.ca if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.