Senior Manager, Engineering

TD Bank

Jul 10

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Job
Full-time
Expert Level
Engineering
Toronto

Requirements

Qualifications:
Here are the preferred qualifications for this role:
Technology delivery and management experience
Technical engineering experience developing:
Restful API, Web Services
Java/Spring Frameworks, Python
Microservices Architecture
DevSecOps Pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Cloud (Azure, AWS, etc.)
Relational DBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.)
JIRA / Confluence
Automated Testing Strategies
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience
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Responsibilities

Customer:
Lead / manage a team of Engineers / Technology Specialists and oversee related engineering analysis activities and deliverables
Provide overall team leadership, training, coaching, development, succession, recruitment and resource management, and ensures on-going performance feedback and assessments occur and development plans exist for each team member. Engages team with Platform and Journey leads to ensure 2-way feedback of Practitioners occurs.
Execute introducing engineering tools, methodologies and processes across the enterprise
Accountability to understand the current skills and capabilities within their practice, actively working to close gaps that may exist through additional learning, coaching, supports etc.
Leverage deep technology expertise for own area of specialization to deliver and ensure that all areas across the organization that provision, manage and support various technologies have the necessary tools, processes and documentation required to effectively execute on their respective mandates
Execute on Engineering strategy as it relates to the introduction of tools and the automation of build, test, release and configure activities across Application, Platform and Infrastructure
Partner with the Operations team to automatically integrate with appropriate tools and processes as part of automated/self-serve Application, Platform or Infrastructure releases
Work with partners across Technology and apply in-depth understanding of relevant business needs to identify and leverage synergies across the various areas
Act as the expert or lead innovator and agent of change for the programs and services under management
Lead interface with other technology teams to implement best practices, standards and management
Work with vendor platform providers and engineering peers to keep abreast of trends, products, frameworks, and applications
Identify and effectively manage stakeholder engagement and impacts across the enterprise
Engage executive stakeholders appropriately to review progress and obtain input, validation and approval of key decisions
Anticipate client needs to influence the development of innovative engineering solutions as well as business strategies
Shareholder:
Anticipate internal/external business and regulatory issues; recommends process/product/organizational improvements
Manage resource requirements and assignment, ensuring project milestones are met and monitoring to keep projects on schedule and within budget
Oversee business expenses and FTE plans and ensure controls in place to monitor, effectively track and manage to established plans
Support team in staying knowledgeable on emerging issues, engineering trends and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to the Bank
Proactively identify emerging technologies and innovative solutions for building more robust platform domains
Contribute to the continuous enhancement of knowledge / expertise in own area and keep current with emerging industry trends, new technologies and best practices in the external market that can contribute to delivering effective customer solutions.
May interact with governance and control groups, (e.g. regulatory and operational risk, compliance and audit) to provide subject matter expertise and consult on risk issues / items relating to Engineering technology and tools
Lead teams to deliver solutions in assigned functional area, meet SLA’s, Interface with IT, finance, audit, business unit management and other areas of TD to ensure integrated processes, efficient introduction of new technologies, retirement of obsolete technologies and support for business-led initiatives requiring the capabilities of the Engineering function
Employee/Team:
Cultivate and model the Colleague Promise to support colleague growth, and a culture of care; make an impact at work and in our communities by leading with authenticity and supporting well being to represent TD's brand
Connect the alignment of colleague's contributions with the TD Shared Commitments
Build and retain an engaged and diverse team that embraces diversity of thought, creativity and curiosity; where every colleague and customer are valued, respected, and listened to; committed to a common goal and collaborate to move with speed and get things done
Demonstrate inclusive leadership by taking meaningful action with intention to support colleagues and customers across all dimensions of diversity, including those from underrepresented communities, being actively anti-racist, attracting and retaining diverse slate of candidates, nurturing mutual respect, inclusivity of thought and collaboration to drive successful results
Sustain, identify strong talent, recruit and develop a diverse talent pipeline of qualified workforce to innovate and maximize individual strengths to lead to a better business outcome
Enable colleague growth by encouraging colleague development to achieve career and business objectives; ensuring timely feedback, motivating appreciation and recognition to all colleagues
Enable a continuous learning culture by proactively seeking, listening to and actioning feedback from peers and from colleague listening opportunities to continuously improve the colleague experience and grow your personal leadership
Foster an environment that promotes sharing of knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team; ensure timely management and escalation of issues and create opportunities to collaborate with other functions and teams
Lead your team through change and create an environment where teams feel psychologically safe to challenge current practices by modeling resiliency and flexibility, communicating a compelling vision with clarity and empowering colleagues to drive innovation
Contributes to the development of business segment and/or enterprise functional strategic priorities within their operational area or field of specialty that drive results
Develops annual and/or long-term plans for own area that are aligned with enterprise-wide priorities, reinforcing a focus on results that align to One TD
Foster a high-performance culture by setting team targets and objectives, promoting and facilitating on-going feedback/coaching and conducting Quarterly Check-Ins for all colleagues to drive accountability and business results
Manage employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct
Breadth & Depth:
Deep expertise and knowledge of specific domain or broad range of engineering frameworks, technology, tools, processes and procedures, as well as broader organization issues
Advanced and highly specialized knowledge of TD applications, systems, networks, innovation, design activities, best practices, business / organization, Bank standards, and may fulfill a governance role
Expert technical skills and a strong understanding of the team's product; spends about half their time on technical issues
Provide people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required
Participates in the development of business strategies
Possesses expert understanding of the technology and issues
Ensures solutions are consistent with organizational objectives
Utilize subject matter expertise to introduce new technologies, or new versions of existing technologies, into the organization
Generally reports to an executive

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Manager, Engineering?

The main responsibilities of a Senior Manager, Engineering include leading and managing a team of Engineers, overseeing engineering analysis activities, providing overall team leadership and development, introducing engineering tools and processes, ensuring alignment with business needs and technology strategies, and staying knowledgeable on emerging technologies and industry trends.

What qualifications are needed for a Senior Manager, Engineering role?

Preferred qualifications for a Senior Manager, Engineering role include a university or post-graduate degree, strong academic background in computer science or engineering, and at least 10 years of relevant experience in technology delivery and management. Technical engineering experience in areas such as Restful API, Java/Spring Frameworks, Microservices Architecture, and Cloud platforms is also desired.

How does a Senior Manager, Engineering contribute to the organization's strategic priorities?

A Senior Manager, Engineering contributes to the organization's strategic priorities by developing annual and long-term plans aligned with enterprise-wide goals, fostering a high-performance culture within their team, introducing new technologies and innovative solutions, and ensuring solutions meet organizational objectives. They also participate in the development of business strategies and collaborate with other technology teams to implement best practices and standards.

What is the role of a Senior Manager, Engineering in talent management and employee development?

A Senior Manager, Engineering plays a critical role in talent management and employee development by recruiting and retaining a diverse talent pipeline, setting team targets and objectives, providing ongoing feedback and coaching, conducting Quarterly Check-Ins for all colleagues, and promoting a culture of learning and collaboration. They also enable colleague growth by encouraging development to achieve career and business objectives, fostering an environment that promotes sharing of knowledge and skills, and leading their team through change to drive innovation.

What technical skills are essential for a Senior Manager, Engineering?

Essential technical skills for a Senior Manager, Engineering include a deep expertise and knowledge of engineering frameworks, technology, tools, and processes, as well as advanced understanding of TD applications, systems, networks, and design activities. They should have expert technical skills in areas such as Restful API, Java/Spring Frameworks, Microservices Architecture, DevSecOps Pipelines, Cloud platforms, and Automated Testing Strategies.

TD Bank

Finance

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD). TD had CDN$1.9 trillion in assets on July 31, 2023. TD also ranks among the world’s leading online financial services firms, with more than 16 million active online and mobile customers. TD offers a full range of financial products and services to over 27.5 million customers worldwide through four key business lines: - Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking including TD Canada Trust, Business Banking, and MBNA - U.S. Retail including TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, TD Auto Finance (U.S.), TD Wealth (U.S.) and TD’s investment in Schwab - Wealth Management & Insurance including TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance - Wholesale Banking including TD Securities and TD Cowen