Technology Manager, Cloud Jobs

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Position Title: Technology Manager, Cloud
Reports To: Director, IT Infrastructure, Cloud & Service Management
Department: IT Infrastructure, Cloud & Service Management
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 [DB1] ), coming into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, every other week on designated days.
The Opportunity: E quitable 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:

• Ensure our cloud platforms meet best practice, security, governance, compliance and regulatory requirements
• 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
• Manage the enterprise cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and corresponding delivery team
• Drive efficient and consistent delivery through automation of the platforms and continuous integration/delivery thinking
• Continuous improvements and delivery in the technology and processes of our cloud platforms

What you will bring:

• 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
• You let your work results do the talking for you. Your work is a serious matter, but you take yourself a little less seriously
• Say “no” to sloppy and always on the lookout for better ways of doing things
• Strong process orientation – design and implementation
• 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

What’s in it for you:

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

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

• Undergo a criminal background check
• Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)

[DB1] Is this not November?
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