Manager, Software Engineering

About Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.

We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

Perks

• Flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).
• Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service.
• Hybrid work environment (i.e., a combination of work from office and work from home days).
• Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; depending on the plan that you choose, these benefit premiums can be 100% paid by PBC.
• PBC contributes the equivalent of 8% of your base salary to a Defined Contribution pension plan. No employee contribution or matching is required, giving you more take-home pay.
• Retiree Benefits plan that is available to employees who have at least 10 years of service with PBC and have reached the age of 55.
• Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program!

About the Position

• We are searching for a permanent Manager, Software Engineering to join our Information and Technology Services (IaTS) team.

• PBC’s compensation program is built on a pay-for-performance philosophy, rewarding both individual and organizational achievements. The typical hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 per year, with the starting salary determined based on a combination of skills, education, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, you’ll be eligible for our annual bonus program.

Imagine leading a team that is transforming how technology is delivered across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a technology leader who combines strong people leadership with modern software engineering expertise. You'll lead a team of software practitioners while driving the adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, release management, automation, and modern software delivery practices, alongside cloud capabilities, Agile practices, and continuous improvement initiatives that enable faster, more reliable delivery of business solutions and outcomes for today and the future.

We're looking for someone who can balance strategy and execution, coaching and developing employees while partnering with business leaders to modernize processes, improve operational efficiency, and deliver technology solutions that create real business value.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience as a Software Engineering Manager, Development Manager, DevOps Manager, Technical Lead, Engineering Leader, or Manager, Digital Solutions.

You are a strong communicator, change champion, and trusted leader who thrives in evolving environments. You bring experience leading technical teams, managing software delivery, and driving transformation initiatives that improve how teams work and deliver results. Exposure to AI-enabled development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Bedrock, or similar technologies is considered an asset.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

This role is currently working hybrid from home and from our head office in Burnaby, BC. Apply this week if you would like to take on this role.

Key Ways This Position Makes An Impact

In this role, you'll help shape the future of software engineering at Pacific Blue Cross.

You will lead and develop a team of software professionals, building a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Working closely with business and technology leaders, you'll modernize how technology is delivered by improving engineering practices, strengthening delivery discipline, and enabling more efficient and reliable execution of business priorities.

You will also help advance Agile maturity across teams, strengthen cross-functional alignment, and ensure technology delivery is closely connected to business outcomes.

Success in this role means a more capable engineering organization that delivers with greater speed, consistency, and adaptability while continuously improving how work gets done..

Key Experiences You Bring To This Role

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a major in Computer Sciences, IT, MIS, or an equivalent field including or supplemented by courses in leadership/supervision.
• Excellent knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
• Excellent knowledge of DevOps.
• 5 - 8 years of related experience in computer application support and systems analysis, including:
• • 3+ years of experience in a leadership position; managing and/or directing IT development resources with competing demands to deliver against business objectives.
  • 3+ years of experience managing cross functional resource teams.
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to support a 24/7 environment.

It’s preferred and considered an asset if you have:

• Demonstrated experience managing a team in a unionized environment.

If you’re excited about taking on this opportunity, we invite you to apply today and start the conversation with us about this position.

Please apply via our website this week at https://www.pac.bluecross.ca/careers

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion PBC is an Indigenous Works employer of choice, an Insurance Business Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award winner, one of Canada’s Greenest employers, a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) employer partner, and a Pride at Work partner. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. To request an accommodation in completing this job application, testing, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. These accommodation requests will be reviewed confidentially and, on a case-by-case basis by Human Resources.