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Senior Manager, Software EngineeringD2L • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, CA
Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

D2L • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, CA
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Future Consideration

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead : to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team - yes, a real person looks at your resume! While we use AI tools internally to streamline tasks like meeting notes, summaries, and administrative work, these tools never rank resumes, make hiring decisions, or influence candidate evaluations.

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering is crucial to the success and the productivity of the department. A successful Senior Manager, Software Engineering ensures teams are working effectively to deliver high quality software at a predictable cadence, while developing the individuals to their full potential.

You are passionate about people leadership and leading effective teams, and put the development of the team above yourself as an individual.

As you grow in this role, you continue to keep up-to-date and innovate with the latest in web, mobile and software technologies. You continuously learn best practices for managing teams to high performance. You take pride not just getting things done but getting them done well.

HOW WILL I MAKE AN IMPACT?

  • Help team make good engineering decisions by providing ongoing guidance on building solutions with simple, clean, robust designs
  • Develop and enable the growth of your people and team
  • Remove friction and barriers from your team’s work
  • Define and maintain clear priorities for the team, and create reliable plans for delivering on the priorities
  • Play key role in the hiring process when needed
  • Act as Scrum Master and / or Agile coach to ensure the team is operating effectively
  • Evaluate and compare ROI of different types of work
  • Assess new technologies and determine how to utilize them to improve product lines
  • Drive a culture of high quality and innovation
  • Improve how we deliver software, both within your own team and more broadly as a department / company
  • Produce and actively participate in knowledge sharing

WHAT IS D2L LOOKING FOR FROM ME?

  • Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with other teams and roles to ensure alignment and achievement of higher-level goals
  • Enable effective process improvements for the team
  • Demonstrate adaptability towards changing needs of the team
  • Define the vision of future, connect the team’s day to day accountabilities to D2L’s mission and company-level objectives
  • Anticipate trends and keep up to date with other teams’ work, and ongoing initiatives across the company
  • Effectively manage relationships with other D2L teams
  • Advocate for time to invest in good engineering work
  • Skills :

  • Sound architectural principles and design patterns
  • Effective feedback communication and coaching skills
  • Mapping out goals and development opportunities
  • Ability to apply a variety of estimation and risk analysis techniques
  • Translate business goals into concrete pieces of software development work
  • Lead and / or participate in a variety of cross-functional initiatives related to professional development, process / technology improvement, or other areas
  • Acumen with Artificial Intelligence tools
  • Drive productivity and efficiency, and hold team accountable for high quality outcomes
  • Suggested Qualifications / Experience :

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Proven experience of successfully managing and leading Agile teams.
  • Deep understanding of software engineering best practices.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in Agile methodologies.
  • Experience managing people to high performance and reaching their potential
  • Hands on experience building software.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Please note - this is a hybrid role - working out of D2L's Kitchener office 3 days per week or D2L's Toronto office 1 day per week

    This posting is not for a current vacancy; it is for future candidate consideration>

    The expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below. The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.

    Base Salary Range

    $120,000 — $160,000 CAD

    Don’t meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!

    Why we’re awesome :

  • Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
  • Learning and Growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
  • 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
  • Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
  • Competitive Benefits Package
  • Home Internet Reimbursements
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition
  • Social Events
  • Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.
  • D2L is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires and attracts talent regardless race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases. We draw on diversity of thought and experience to reflect the rich array of cultures representing our broad customer base and we seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives from around the world. If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us atcareers@d2l.com and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. D2L maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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