Manager, Application Maintenance

Winnipeg, MB

Manager, Application Maintenance

At the University of Manitoba our strength lies in our community — individuals who are driven by curiosity and work together to shape a better world.

Our commitment to discovery encompasses everything we do; from the education we offer students to the workplace we offer employees. Experience top benefits, world-class facilities and a community that inspires one another to carve their own path.

Recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for nine consecutive years and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, UM is ready to help you take the next step in your career!

The opportunity:

Are you considered an expert at managing large application portfolios? If you have the strong management skills, broad technical skills with the experience to drive innovation and automation in a modern software development team apply at the University of Manitoba!

Reporting to the Director, Technology Services the Manager, Application Maintenance leads a team of software developers and systems analysts meeting the University’s need to operate and maintain modern software solutions. You will manage all activities related to the operational support, maintenance and enhancement of modern software systems utilizing standard practices like Agile and DevOps. Responsibilities include motivating staff to excel in their careers, ensuring business needs are met and that work is performed on schedule and within budget.

The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:

· University degree or college diploma in a related discipline, or equivalent experience and education.

· Minimum of 8 years experience working in an application maintenance or support role including systems analysis, application design, development, testing and release.

· Minimum of 4 years previous supervisory/managerial experience is required.

· Demonstrated knowledge and experience with application software, application administration, and database management.

· Must have a strong knowledge of project management methodologies and experience leading teams to analyze, identify and correct application problems.

· Must be able to support multiple concurrent activities in a fast-paced environment

· Strong presentation, communication, negotiation, customer service and organizational skills are required.

· Demonstrated staff management, assessment and development skills.

· Demonstrated workload organization and prioritization skills.

· Demonstrated skills in setting and attaining goals and objectives.

· Demonstrated teamwork/collaboration skills.

· Demonstrated skill in communicating clearly and concisely with a variety of audiences.

· Demonstrated analytical skills required.

Why the University of Manitoba?

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

Comprehensive group benefits program and pension plan.
Employee and Family Assistance Program.
A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

Apply today through the University of Manitoba’s recruitment site, UM Careers where you will find the full job specifications for this opportunity: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=19217

Closing Date: January 17, 2022

Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers.

All members of the University of Manitoba community are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. For more information, please visit the University of Manitoba COVID website (https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus).

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.