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Manager, DevelopmentPayworks • Winnipeg, MB, CA
Manager, Development

Manager, Development

Payworks • Winnipeg, MB, CA
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Doing business to business, person to person. Payworks is a leading workforce management solutions provider and multi-year winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. We are proudly Canadian as well as committed to developing world-class products and providing a progressive workplace culture where Doing Right by People is our purpose.

With clients of all sizes from coast to coast and more than 600 employees, we currently have an exciting opportunity on our Development team for the right candidate. Because when it comes to great people, there’s always room for one more.

Overview

The Manager, Development leads and supports a team of software developers in delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure applications that align with the organization’s strategic objectives. This role ensures effective team performance, fosters collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, and drives process improvements to support operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Why you should choose Payworks

  • Comprehensive employer paid benefits, including a Health Spending Account, for you and your family and excellent pension plan with employer contributions.
  • Plenty of professional development opportunities.
  • Community-minded culture – Receive two paid days per year to volunteer and lots of opportunity to “Pay it Forward”.
  • Time and flexibility to meet your needs – Hybrid work model with flexible work options, plus 3 weeks vacation to start, flex time and parental leave benefits.
  • Cool perks – Annual Lifestyle Spending Account, fun office environment and events, and more!

Manage teams and projects – it’s what you’ll do

  • People Leadership – Lead and mentor a team of software developers and team leads to support professional growth, career development, and high performance. You will conduct performance evaluations, facilitate coaching sessions, and ensure alignment with department and individual objectives. You will lead self and team through HCM (Human Capital Management) platform modernization and Agile transformation by modeling adaptability, enabling new ways of working, and supporting a team of software developers and team leads through uncertainty and transition.
  • Project and Operational Leadership – Oversee day-to-day execution of development activities, ensuring delivery on timelines, budget, and scope. You will identify and implement tools and frameworks that enhance team efficiency and software quality.
  • Technical Strategy & Innovation – You will collaborate with senior leadership and architecture teams to drive the technical roadmap and long-term development strategy. Recommend and evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and coding standards to ensure system scalability and performance.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration – You will work with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, Infrastructure, and Support to align on goals and prioritize initiatives. Communicate development plans, progress, and risks to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Governance & Process Improvement - Define and refine development processes, standards, and best practices to optimize delivery and code quality. You will contribute to strategic planning initiatives and risk management related to software development.
  • What you’ll need to succeed

  • Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in software development, including 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
  • Experience in SaaS product development within the HR / payroll or workforce management domain is an asset.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide technical teams and build cohesive, high-performing groups.
  • Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills to clearly articulate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven experience in Agile development environments with a focus on iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Skilled in project management, backlog prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Proficient in using development tools and platforms, including source control (Git), issue tracking (JIRA), and documentation (Confluence).
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with a focus on results and accountability.
  • Demonstrates creativity, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software products.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), DevOps tools, CI / CD pipelines, and modern cloud-based architectures.
  • Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and project delivery practices.
  • Familiarity with Workforce Management, Payroll, HRIS, or similar enterprise platforms.
  • Experience with languages and frameworks such as C#, .NET, SQL, JavaScript, and RESTful APIs.
  • Understanding of integration technologies and modern software architectures, including microservices.
  • Comfortable working with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and associated DevOps tooling.
  • We are proud to support a Flexible Work Plan that recognizes the diverse needs and lifestyles of our people. The Manager, Development has the option to work fully from a Payworks office or on a hybrid work model, working in the office at least three (3) days a week. This role may require participation in an on-call rotation for after-hours support, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

    Payworks is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, and collaborating with employees, clients and guests to identify and effectively remove barriers, in a manner that respects the principles of independence, dignity, integration, reasonable accommodation and equal opportunity. Payworks welcomes and encourages applications from all persons. Individuals applying for employment with Payworks may request accommodations at all stages of recruitment and employment from Human Resources.

    Employees at Payworks’ come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidate for this opportunity, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered.

    This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

    Payworks does not use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants at any stage of the hiring process.

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