Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.Make an impact with our Technology - Development team as a Senior Manager, Innovation Development. This diverse team of tech-savvy builders and problem solvers embraces digital transformation, and the possibilities technology brings to the future of our industry. We’re looking for team members who have a strong sense of ownership and drive, and who thrive on delivering high-quality solutions that are redefining the way MNP does business.MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end development lifecycle for recent innovation-driven products and solutions, defining the technical vision, architecture direction, and engineering approachCollaborate closely with Innovation, Solution Delivery, and business stakeholders to translate new concepts and problem statements into clear technical requirements, user stories, and sprint plansCollaborate with Data Engineering and Machine Learning teams with experience to integrate AI/ML capabilities into production applicationsEstablish engineering discipline from day one, ensuring code quality, automated testing, architectural consistency, and documentation practices that prevent the accumulation of technical debt over timeDesign and guide the development of modern, cloud-native applications, leveraging microservices, event-driven patterns, and modern front-end architecturesEnsure solutions are built for scale, reusability, and long‑term sustainability, creating patterns,
frameworks, and shared components that can be used across the firm’s innovation portfolioProvide hands-on architectural and technical leadership, reviewing technical decisions, solution designs, and implementation approachesBuild and lead a high-performing development team, coaching developers, fostering a modern development culture, and enabling rapid learning, experimentation, and high-quality deliveryChampion up-to-date engineering best practices, including DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, test automation, security-by-design, and observabilityCollaborate with Architecture and Cloud Teams to ensure alignment on design patterns, cloud standards, integration approaches, and data strategyDrive continuous improvement, introducing tools, processes, and practices that increase developer velocity, reliability, and consistency of deliveryProactively manage delivery risks, dependencies, and timelines, ensuring innovation initiatives land with predictable quality and business impactStay ahead of emerging technologies, evaluating new capabilities and recommending how they can be incorporated into the firm’s innovation roadmapSkills And ExperienceAt least five years of experience leading modern software development teams, including senior developers, in an Agile, cloud-first environmentProven experience delivering cloud-native applications using modern C#, .NET, RESTful services, Azure,
and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks such as Angular or similarStrong understanding of modern architecture patterns, including microservices, domain-driven design, API-first development, and event-driven systemsExperience with Azure data services (Cosmos DB, Azure SQL) and comfort working across hybrid data environmentsDemonstrated ability to implement engineering practices that prevent technical debt, including:automated testingCI/CD pipelinescode review disciplinearchitectural guardrailsmonitoring and observabilityStrong experience operating in Agile delivery models with the ability to shape backlog structure, refine requirements, and guide teams through rapid iterationExceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts clearlyStrong problem-solving abilities and comfort operating in environments that require creativity, experimentation, and balancing practicality with innovationExperience in early-stage product development, R&D, or innovation environments is a strong assetWith a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment, firm sponsored social events and more!We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Senior Manager, Innovation Development (Calgary)
🏢 MNP
📍 Calgary