Manager, Artificial Intelligence

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About the role

Are you passionate about cloud technologies, data engineering, and building powerful data pipelines? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills and creativity are valued? Then join our forward-thinking Intact Lab team! We are committed to leveraging the latest cloud technologies to create robust and scalable data solutions. Join a team that prioritizes innovation, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a Manager, Artificial Intelligence.

What you'll here:

• Develop productive and engaged teams by fostering the development of personal and technical skills, as well as collaboration.

• Manage projects by understanding the business partner's strategies, priorities, and challenges.

• Assess capabilities to propose appropriate solutions and deliver the expected value.

• Manage stakeholders and maintain good relationships with internal and external collaborators.

• Divide the project into achievable tasks and establish a functional organizational chart with roles and responsibilities.

• Develop and maintain the strategic demand plan by identifying deliverables and dependencies, estimating associated durations and costs, and participating in the allocation of resources to activities.

• Build, lead, and coordinate, through direct and/or indirect supervision, the activities of multidisciplinary teams.

• Prepare reports on the entire project (progress, issues, costs, closure, etc.) while adhering to established performance indicators.

• Lead project risk management. Effectively manage project delivery.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry trends and technological innovations, identifying opportunities and suggesting solutions as appropriate.

• Collaborate with other Software Engineering directors and project managers to ensure all initiatives are appropriately staffed, balancing business needs with individual experience and career aspirations.

• Anticipate problems and challenging situations and take appropriate action to resolve them.

• Manage stakeholder and senior management relationships and expectations.

• Maintain a strong business focus with an understanding of the current and strategic direction of Intact's technologies.

• Evolve our agile practices based on lessons learned throughout the full development lifecycle, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Master all facets of software development.

• Stay abreast of new technologies and challenge the status quo.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology/software engineering or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience leading IT development initiatives.

• Strong understanding and experience with AWS cloud technologies, with knowledge of S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, VPC, Data Backup, and AWS Backup.

• Experience in a Databricks, Snowflake, or Big Data environment is a strong asset. • Experience in continuous delivery management.

• Experience in change and transformation management.

• Experience in team management.

• Experience in project management skills, including planning, budget and schedule management, scope management, risk management, timely decision-making, and effective team building.

• Leadership skills.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English speaking colleagues across the country. 

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.