Technical Product Manager

Aviso :

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community.

Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic oneaviso’ culture sets us apart.

If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at

The Opportunity :

We’re looking for a Technical Product Manager to join our Information Technology team.

Reporting to the Senior Technical Product Manager, the Technical Product Manager will provide management oversight to a multidisciplinary Information Technology Team working in an Agile delivery environment and Product lifecycle management for technology assets developed in-house.

This role will also be responsible for the planning, execution, delivery, and stakeholder communication / reporting of large technology projects.

Who you are :

Service You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first.

You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner

Execution You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on getting things done , as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.

You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes

Collaboration You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority.

You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

Leadership You lead your team and provide regular direction, guidance, coaching, and motivation, all while striving for peak performance.

You assist them in overcoming obstacles through additional resources, removal of roadblocks, and providing the level of support required for their success.

You delegate and deliver feedback based on the in-depth understanding of your individual team members

What your day looks like :

• Provide technical and people leadership to members of a software delivery driven Project / Product team
• Oversee the Product Management lifecycle including the development and continuous management of Product / API roadmaps, capability analysis, and delivering reports for technical and non-technical audiences
• Translate feature requests into actionable requirements with acceptance criteria for the engineering team
• Manage project-based delivery initiatives including the development of cost and time estimates, and detailed work plans to meet business and technology objectives.
• Define and track on key performance indicators / success metrics for technology-driven projects; Proactively analyze for issues and / or opportunities
• Assess and provide recommendations to mitigate risk to delivery milestones using proven risk management methods
• Ensure that Engineering standards and Secure SDLC policies are followed

Requirements

Your experience and skills :

• A degree or diploma in either computer science or engineering from a recognized institution
• 5+ years of experience in managing technical and software development focused project delivery; Enterprise technology modernization experience preferred
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, secure coding concepts and DevSecOps practices
• Knowledge of Cloud Development (Azure), Microservices architecture and Container technologies (Docker) an asset
• Strong background in stakeholder and team management focused on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Familiar with Agile based software development processes and code management tools like Azure DevOps
• Either one or multiple of Agile / SAFe, PMP, PRINCE2 or similar professional certification
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.

Here are a few things that set us apart :

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview :

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $125 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees.

We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors.

We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers.

Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry.

Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly.

Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach.

Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg.

Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners : the credit union Centrals, Co-operators / CUMIS, and Desjardins.

We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors .

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development.

If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $90,000 - $111,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.