Senior Manager - Technology & Innovation

Mission Group; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes innovation and community building. As a Senior Manager in Technology & Innovation, you will lead the charge in architecting resilient systems for smart rental properties, utilizing your expertise in network administration and scripting to enhance tenant experiences. This role offers the chance to mentor a talented team while driving strategic initiatives that align technology with business outcomes. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant community. If you're passionate about technology and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Variable pay

Annual merit pay increases

Comprehensive benefits plan

Matching RRSP plan

General education & training program

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• 5+ years in network/system administration with a focus on Cisco and Meraki.
• Proficient in Python and PowerShell scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead network deployments and optimize WiFi connectivity for tenants.
• Mentor IT engineers and manage vendor relationships for smart building projects.

Skills

Network Administration

System Administration

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

API Integrations

Cybersecurity

Project Management

Education

CCNP Certification

CISSP Certification

Microsoft Azure Certification

Tools

Cisco

Meraki

Salesforce

Azure

Procore

Yardi

Job description

Senior Manager – Technology & Innovation

Come join one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers located in the Okanagan!

Mission Group provides team members with a competitive base salary, variable pay, annual merit pay increases, a comprehensive benefits plan, a matching RRSP plan, a general education & training program, and much more. In addition, team members can enjoy paid time off each month to volunteer for causes they care about!

We’re seeking a hands-on technical leader to architect resilient, future-ready systems across our smart rental properties while fostering innovation.

What You’ll Do

Hands-On Technical Leadership

• Direct oversight of Cisco/Meraki network deployments, including firewall configurations, VLAN segmentation, and proactive WiFi optimization for tenant connectivity.
• Build prototypes for smart building solutions (e.g., IoT-based HVAC controls, app-enabled access systems) using Python/APIs.
• Troubleshoot complex outages and lead quarterly cybersecurity penetration tests (e.g., phishing simulations, vulnerability scans).
• Automate SaaS audits (SSO, Salesforce) via scripting tools to enforce least-privilege access.

Strategic Innovation & Vision

• Define KPIs for technology ROI: Reduce building energy costs and process automation.
• Partner with construction teams to pioneer AI/ML applications (e.g., predictive maintenance alerts using BIM data).
• Champion a Zero Trust cybersecurity framework, including quarterly incident response drills.

Resourceful Problem Solving

• Identify cost-effective solutions to modernize legacy systems (e.g., hybrid Cloud migrations, retrofitting IoT sensors).
• Align tech rollouts with fast-paced construction timelines (e.g. pre-configuring network infrastructure for construction projects).
• Host quarterly team hackathons to prototype IoT tools that enhance tenant experiences.

Team & Culture Mentorship

• Mentor IT engineers in cloud migration (Azure/365) and infrastructure-as-code best practices.
• Manage vendor relationships for smart building integrations (e.g., Meraki, Procore, Yardi).
• Promote a culture of technical experimentation: “Fail fast, learn faster” with R&D sprints.

What You’ll Bring

Technical Expertise

• 5+ years in hands-on network/system administration (Cisco, Meraki firewalls, 365, SaaS/IaaS platforms).
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell) and API integrations.
• Certifications: CCNP, CISSP, Microsoft Azure, or equivalent.

Leadership

• Track record of managing cross-functional teams through complex tech deployments.
• Ability to coach engineers while directly resolving tier-3 escalations.

Vision

• Proven success aligning tech roadmaps with business outcomes (e.g., cost savings, tenant satisfaction).
• Passion for emerging PropTech (smart sensors, BIM analytics).

About Mission Group

At Mission Group we create places for people to flourish. We don’t just build homes – we also work hard at building communities, careers, and opportunities. Our team members are not just employees; they are also the current and future workers, experts, entrepreneurs, and leaders in our industry. Whatever path they’re on, we take pride in helping them achieve their goals while they’re helping us achieve ours.

Try a new path. See where it can take you.