Senior Technology Lead

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This contributor plans, prioritizes and delivers solutions that represent the best value technology spend while observing technology governance within prescribed limits. Manages and maintains the ongoing solutions delivered to the designated business/group. Acts as a platform or application owner. Manages the end-to-end development process to ensure that the right solutions are delivered and addresses any operational concerns once in production. Delivers on time and one budget and adheres to required standards.

About the role:

Strategic / Thought leadership:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key business partners and provide strategic input and direction into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Participate in the development of business/group strategic plans to enable annual results as well as results over a longer timeframe.
• Provide support to determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
• Drive and implement changes in response to shifting trends.

Technology ownership:

• For internal stakeholders, be an effective primary point of contact and ownership for planning, delivery, and management of technology solutions.
• Help negotiate technology priorities; develop and maintain a financially sound integrated investment plan and drive results.
• Help to evaluate external vendor offerings and select cost-effective service providers who will deliver (when required).

Project delivery:

• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
• Prioritizes and coordinates development team activities for multiple initiatives of varying complexity to meet client demands, while maintaining defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and technical stewardship over platform application

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the completion of project deliverables and support of applications maintains alignment with the Lines of Business (LOBs) strategies.
• Must have experience and been involved with large-scale migration and transformation projects.
• The role will identify key business objectives and provide solution recommendations. Will manage scope of projects from inception to closure and define, develop and manage implementation schedules and project budgets. Will also be responsible for coordinating resources, preparing project teams for kickoff and ensure effective completion of project milestones, control project scope and mitigate risks. 
• Liaises with stakeholders, such as internal teams, vendors, the business teams, and corporate technology partners, to understand problems and opportunities and, recommends solutions to enable the achievement of organizational goals. Builds exceptional relationships with business partners and internal stakeholders.  
• Acts as a thought leader in development, builds deeper relationships with key stakeholders, and demonstrates expert-level skills in coding across multiple languages, LOB's, and/or technology areas.
• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Ensures ongoing viability of technology platform assets.

Qualifications:

Advanced level of proficiency:

• System design and implementation.
• Application programming interface (API) management.
• Product design.
• Test driven development.
• Devops.
• Cloud computing.
• Building and managing relationships.
• Product management.
• Value propositions.
• Continuous improvement management.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

We’re here to help

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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