Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Corporate Systems)

Job Requisition ID: 12208

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Toronto (ON); Montreal (QC); Ottawa (ON)

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC

Security Requirement: Secret

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 129,175.28 to $ 161,469.09 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join our dynamic Business Solutions Engineering Team, in the Senior Manager, Software Engineering position. In this leadership role, you’ll guide a team of talented technology specialists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence. Reporting to the Director of Business Solutions Engineering, you’ll be instrumental in shaping software engineering practices, driving delivery excellence, and enabling impactful business outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Leads the development, implementation and maintenance, on multiple technology platforms, of the assigned sectors business systems.
• Responsible for large scale enterprise software solutions, including the implementation of comprehensive suites of purchased software and internally developed applications.
• Leads, organizes, and coaches multiple teams of professional developers, sourced internally and externally.
• Manages the seamless integration of internal resources and external partner resources to create a seamless one team approach/experience.
• Provides leadership, guidance and expertise on technology and related services, to one or more business sectors of the Corporation.
• Provides consulting services to key leaders of business areas to identify opportunities for the improvement of the business sectors operations and business activities.
• Works in partnership with business stakeholders to understand business needs, priorities and objectives.
• Represents IT as a proactive partner in providing innovative, flexible and cost-effective services that are valued by the clients.

What you should have:

• A university degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in the provision of technology solutions with at least five (5) years in leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of modern architectures and ecosystems (SaaS, IaaS/PaaS, APIs, microservices, event-driven).
• Experience delivering solutions using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and tools like Azure DevOps.
• Background in business management systems across finance, HR, procurement, and risk domains.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end solution delivery, including architecture, planning, and estimation.
• Experience building and supporting high-availability, 24/7 enterprise systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences in both French and English, and adapt to evolving technologies.

It would be great if you also had:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and SAP Success Factors platforms considered an asset.
• Experience with web content management systems and Sitecore platform considered an asset.
• Experience with the full range of Microsoft development tools and platform technologies, with experience in Azure being a strong asset.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!