Director, Software Development - Architecture, Portfolio Management & Transformation

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About The Role

We are looking for a Director, Software Development, to join our Personal Lines Policy Admin System department as our leader in architecture, portfolio management and transformation.

Our ideal candidate is a selfless and passionate advocate for our teams, our customers, our success, and the technological vision of our group. Working at the intersection of technology and people, they must balance the long-term direction, stakeholder delivery and individual careers of team members to ensure success in all these dimensions.

In this role the incumbent will partner closely with senior leadership and business partner stakeholders to be the overall leader of the portfolio, develop and lead technology roadmap to meet future business requirements and target architecture strategy ensuring a strong technical product.

Ready to lead transformative change? Apply now if you have a proven track record of spearheading transformation initiatives. Join us to drive improvements in productivity, innovation, quality, and predictability, and make a significant impact!

What You'll Do Here

• Contribute to a great work environment by providing exemplary leadership and by mentoring our emerging leaders and managers.
• Work in close collaboration with other software development directors in various fields while ensuring that best practices are implemented
• Create and promote the long‐term architectural vision that is scalable and aligned with Intact's business needs and industry best practices.
• Leading our Architecture teams and owning our technical product backlog development (health) roadmap and execution
• Lead our portfolio management of prioritisation, close partnership with our business groups, the IT Business Office and finance teams.
• Collaborate with other departments to align software development goals with overall corporate objectives.
• Lead our transformation journey to help transform Intact Financial Corporation IT to a product-centric technology operating model seamlessly integrating feature development, operations, security & reliability.
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience in a management position at a Director-level with experience managing managers and leading transformation.
• Strong ambassador of Intact’s values and Leadership Success Factors
• In-depth knowledge of software engineering principles, processes and practices
• Strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making, problem solving, and attention to details.
• Proven success in budget management of large projects/portfolios, departments and people/team resources.
• Strong overall technologist who has a passion for learning and growing every day.
• Bilingual (French and English) - Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.
• *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 but must have authorization to work in Canada..
  
  

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.