Manager, Application Development, Financial Applications

Position Overview

Position Type: Permanent.

As a national health solutions partner, Medavie values a people‑first culture. The Manager, Application Development – Financial Applications will lead a critical portfolio that supports finance, payment, and reporting ecosystems, ensuring reliable and modern solutions for billing, invoicing, procurement, and business intelligence.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and support a team responsible for financial applications, delivery, and ongoing support.
• Build a high‑performing, service‑excellence culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Plan and balance team capacity across operations, delivery, incidents, and strategic initiatives.
• Strengthen team capability in modern application practices, automation, and data‑driven solutions.

Application Portfolio Ownership

• Own the technology direction and roadmap for finance and payment applications.
• Ensure systems supporting billing, payments, invoicing, reporting, and procurement are stable, secure, and scalable.
• Partner with Finance stakeholders to prioritize enhancements and define solutions.
• Provide recommendations on application lifecycle, platform improvements, and investment needs.

Business Partnership, Governance & Risk

• Build strong partnerships with Finance, business, and technology stakeholders.
• Lead clear communication on priorities, risks, and delivery.
• Strengthen governance practices including intake, prioritization, change management, and documentation.
• Support audit readiness, compliance requirements, and operational controls.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage financial and resource commitments across the application portfolio.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and capacity management.
• Align resources to priorities and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Contribute to business cases supporting modernization and long‑term improvements.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and scalability of applications.
• Promote the use of automation, analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Lead modernization efforts to simplify and strengthen the application ecosystem.
• Use operational insights to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: University degree or college diploma in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience: Strong experience in the IT industry with a proven track record leading teams in complex application environments; experience supporting and delivering enterprise applications, including prioritizing operational and project work.
• Knowledge & Skills: Proven people leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities; strong communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills; solid understanding of application development, support, and delivery practices; ability to manage competing priorities across operations and strategic initiatives; strong judgment and decision‑making in complex environments.
• Language: English proficiency is required to perform the duties of the role.

Assets

• Experience with financial systems, payment processing, billing, or reporting tools.
• Knowledge of application modernization, automation, data integration, or cloud‑based solutions.

Security Clearance Requirement

In support of our contract with the Federal Government, this role requires Reliability Status Clearance (Enhanced Level B), including fingerprinting, a criminal record check, and a credit check. The candidate must have resided in Canada for at least five years and hold Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizenship status.

Benefits

• Diverse team of over 8,500 colleagues across multiple fields.
• Flexible and stimulating working environment.
• Bonus programs and employee‑and‑employer matching pension program.
• Comprehensive health and dental plan (100% employer paid) effective first day.
• Strong emphasis on work‑life balance, wellness benefits, health resources, and fitness discounts.
• Opportunities for personal learning and growth and charitable giving.

Compensation

Pay Range: $99,177.30–$132,236.40 (BasePay may vary based on qualifications and experience). Eligible employees may participate in performance‑based incentive programs.

EEO & Accommodations

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We support accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation practices are fair, accessible, and compliant with human rights and privacy laws. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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