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Division: IGM-Tech

Location: Winnipeg

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements.  The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals.  Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. 

Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy, we’re IG Wealth Management. For over 90 years of business, we have grown to become one of the largest most respected companies in Canada. We are a leader in providing the best advice, experience and outcomes for our clients, personalized throughout their lifetime.

At IG Wealth Management, our vision is to inspire financial confidence.

This is your opportunity to build a career with a leading organization where you can learn, grow and thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and center.

You will join a team that believes our success starts with the success of our clients, while working together as a team to realize our greatest potential.  You will join a team that strives towards excellence while developing and sharing skills and knowledge. You can make a difference for our clients, the world around us and be part of a team that cares. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

IG Wealth Management is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

 
The Role:

As a member of our Infrastructure Delivery team, you will part of a highly collaborative group with experience in and passion for delivering innovative cloud solutions across all three major cloud providers, with a particular focus on Azure and GCP. The Director of Cloud Architecture is an individual contributor role and will oversee the direction, design and service affinity of cloud infrastructures to ensure they are secure, scalable, and efficient. This role requires a strategic mindset coupled with technical expertise in cloud architecture and management.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with the organization’s objectives and regulatory requirements.

Oversee the solution development of cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Ensure high availability and reliability of the cloud infrastructure, including direction on deep-level incident and problem management, if required.

Design cloud services and monitoring to prevent, detect, and respond to incidents and ensure continuous performance and security with our operational partners.

Support other application and technology architects in developing solutions to meet business requirements.

Help lead the development of policies and procedures for cloud architecture, security best practices, and site reliability planning.

Collaborate with various stakeholders to align cloud initiatives with technology and business needs.

Keep abreast of new technologies and cloud risks; recommend and partner-to-lead improvement and innovation initiatives.

Work closely with the InfoSec department to ensure the cloud infrastructure meets all regulatory and internal requirements and standards.

Collaboratively manage vendor relationships and be part of the team that negotiate contracts for cloud-related products and services.

Report to senior leadership on the status and risks of the cloud infrastructure.

Core Competencies and Experience:

Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, or a related field.

Relevant professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, etc.

Extensive experience in cloud system design, implementation, and management.

Effective communication skills and the ability to present complex subjects to technical and non-technical audiences.

Strong leadership skills and experience in partnering with highly technical teams.

Excellent understanding of the current and near-term cloud landscape and architectures.

Proficiency experience in incident response, data protection, and disaster recovery.

Demonstrated ability to develop strategies and participate in large-scale projects.

Additional Competencies:

Risk Management: Capable of identifying potential risks and creating contingency plans to mitigate them.

Facilitation:  Guide and manage group discussions and activities effectively, ensuring that meetings are meaningful, productive, and focused on achieving common goals.

Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial management principles to manage budget effectively.

Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to solve problems that may arise during the project or solutions lifecycle quickly and efficiently.

Adaptability: Flexible and able to adapt to changes or issues that may arise.

Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure that all aspects of the solution are considered, and nothing is overlooked.

Time Management: Ability to manage their time and the team’s time effectively to ensure that deadlines are met.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and management, with a focus on Azure and GCP.

Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.

Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and regulatory requirements.

Experience with hybrid cloud environments.

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation.

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.ig.ca/en/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

IG Wealth Management is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

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