Senior Manager, DevOps and Delivery Platforms, Enterprise Applications, Governance and Engineer[...]

CBC / Radio-Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization based in Montreal is seeking a Senior Manager for DevOps and Delivery Platforms. This hybrid position requires a seasoned leader with a solid background in DevOps practices, strong technical leadership skills, and experience with CI/CD pipelines. The successful candidate will guide a team while implementing best practices and ensuring the stability of the platform. Bilingualism in English and French is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Application Development, with at least 5 years in DevOps.
• Proven track record of implementing deployment pipelines and automation.
• Strong experience with modern programming paradigms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of DevOps specialists.
• Define and implement best practices in DevOps.
• Ensure high availability and performance of platforms.

Skills

Leadership

DevOps Practices

CI/CD Pipelines

Automation

Cloud Infrastructure

Bilingual Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Python

.NET C#

Azure

AWS

Job description

Overview

Senior Manager, DevOps and Delivery Platforms, Enterprise Applications, Governance and Engineering (T & I) (Telework / Hybrid)

Join to apply for the Senior Manager, DevOps and Delivery Platforms, Enterprise Applications, Governance and Engineering (T & I) (Telework / Hybrid) role at CBC / Radio-Canada. This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work; work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Technology and Infrastructures (T&I) is the backbone and the future forward arm of CBC / Radio-Canada. We are the people that make stuff work, connecting media content, systems, people and places as we transform into a modern digital media company.

Position details: Status of Employment — Permanent; Language requirements — English and French; Location — 1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2.

Unposting Date: 2025-08-10 11:59 PM.

Your Role

You are a seasoned DevOps Leader and Subject Matter Expert responsible for all aspects of the DevOps practice and the design, development and support of our platforms. You will establish and operationalize DevOps practices and help evolve software development practices and the modernization of our Enterprise Application Development Strategy. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Application Delivery, you will lead and coach a team of DevOps specialists and platform administrators.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate a clear vision for DevOps adoption, providing expert guidance and driving its successful implementation.
• Provide seasoned technical leadership, directing the growth and development of DevOps and Platform team members through targeted coaching, guidance and mentorship.
• Define, implement, maintain and evolve best practices in DevOps and platform management to strengthen standards of quality and productivity.
• Collaborate with development teams to establish release management strategies and processes.
• Empower the DevOps team to leverage automation as a core principle, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency; provide guidance and support in the design, development, and maintenance of automated processes and infrastructure.
• Oversee reliable and stable operation of platforms and infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance and security; drive proactive monitoring, incident management, and problem resolution.
• Build and foster partnerships with Architecture, Development, Operations and other groups to influence collaboration.
• Oversee key projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with partners, stakeholders and organizational priorities.
• participate in the negotiation of long-term contractual agreements with service providers.
• Participate in the development of business cases and feasibility studies.
• Participate in defining the annual software update plans based on business priorities and technological risks.
• Oversee staff workload and promote a healthy, safe, and productive work environment.
• Set clear expectations and create a positive team culture based on accountability; promote clear communication and cross-functional collaboration.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience in a leadership/management role.
• Ten or more years of experience in Application Development, with at least 5 years in DevOps.
• Proven track record of implementing deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code and automation; hands-on when required.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipeline platforms and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Strong experience with automation and Infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).
• Strong experience with modern programming paradigms (Python, .NET C#).
• Strong experience with cloud infrastructure and capabilities (Azure, AWS) is an asset.
• Strong experience with release management and SDLC is an asset.
• Keen interest in agile methodologies; SCRUM certification is a major asset.
• Creativity, innovation and strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills; good general knowledge and intellectual curiosity.
• Analytical mind and open-minded approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage bilingual/remote teams.
• Ability to travel between Toronto and Montreal (monthly).
• Bilingualism (English and French) is a requirement.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check, including a mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on operational requirements.

Equal Opportunity

CBC / Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. We value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us by emailing [e-mail]. For more information, see our Diversity and Inclusion section.

Primary Location

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Openings & Schedule

Number of Openings: 1

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution