Director, Platform Engineering

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario – Hybrid (3 days/week in office)

Company:

Mattamy Asset Management

Department:

Information Technology

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Reports to:

Chief Information Officer

At Mattamy Asset Management (MAM), everyone has an important role to play in our shared success. Developing thoughtfully planned communities is complex work and our diverse teams come together to deliver on that mission in every aspect. We are thoughtful planners, precise project managers and practiced subject matter experts. And in each area of our evolving business, we are trusted to drive results. Here, your opinion will be invited, and your contributions will count. You’ll be surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are. You’ll grow in your area of expertise, learning alongside committed colleagues. With a relentless focus on industry leadership and a deep commitment to sustainability, we’ve got big plans for the future – and for you.

about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture.

What we offer

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Director, Platform Engineering will lead, mentor, and build a talented technology team responsible for the technical integration and operation of internally built and 3rd party digital platforms and repositories servicing Mattamy customers and employees. This role is accountable for partnering with internal and external partners to drive detailed analysis, develop and provide technical direction, define, and execute implementation plans in addition to the day-to-day management of remote teams.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with business and technology leaders to establish strategic direction for Mattamy’s digital platform
• Champion, oversee and ensure the strengthening of key delivery processes and practices including SDLC maturity, Architecture/Design excellence, Quality maturity, DevOps culture, and Operational excellence across all Mattamy technology teams.
• Partner cross-functionally with product teams, vendors, architects, platform engineers and software developers to develop a roadmap and drive implementation of new features to augment the digital experience for Mattamy customers and employees
• Influence and persuade executive leadership in making technology decisions that align with both business and technology goals
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative technology solutions to establish and enhance Mattamy’s digital platform
• Assess emerging technologies to determine where they fill gaps, overlap with existing solutions or extend capabilities. Influence roadmaps of SaaS products.
• Manage multiple tasks / projects in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Oversee planning and execution of workstreams in large, complex programs
• Manage complex troubleshooting efforts that cross multiple platforms (internal and external systems) and technical disciplines
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to find and implement opportunities for automation
• Lead, manage and grow teams of process managers and platform engineers
• Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of associates on your teams
• Develop a deep understanding of the business to influence technical solutions by quickly assessing and articulating risks
• Identify technical obstacles early and work closely with teams to find creative solutions
• Define and track Key Performance Indicators to drive continuous improvement

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of technical project management, process management or software engineering experience preferred
• 7+ years of Platform Engineering experience
• 5+ years of experience with Cloud technologies
• 5+ years of people management experience
• Proven track record of delivering large complex solutions
• Strong analytical skills
• Passion for innovation and proven experience driving continuous improvement

Bonus points

• Preference for candidates with experience in technology that supports the homebuilding and construction industry
• 5+ years of experience with at least one of the following:

• Software Quality Assurance
• Test Automation
• DevOps
• Experience with the following technologies

• Microsoft Dynamics
• Sitecore
• JD Edwards
• Azure Cloud Services

We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.

Who we are

(MAM) is the parent company of Mattamy Homes Canada and Mattamy Homes U.S., which together make up the largest privately held homebuilding platform in North America.

Be yourself. We want it that way.

At Mattamy, we’re passionate about creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues, and communities. From how we build our teams to cultivating our leaders, we’re on a journey toward a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone.

Mattamy Asset Management is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.

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