Wenco International Mining Systems (www.wencomine.com), a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM), provides industry leading, innovative technologies to customers in the mining and material movement sectors, enabling sustainable and safe operations.

We are seeking a

Senior Software Engineering Manager, Cloud in Vancouver, BC,

to lead our cloud-based software initiatives. This role involves team management, resource allocation and prioritization, strategic technical planning and execution, mentoring for development teams and professional development of a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities Leadership and Team Management:

Build and manage a high-performing team of software engineers, quality analysts, UX Designers and DevSecOps engineers, including recruitment, training, and performance management.

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the organisation.

Demonstrate efficiency and productivity gains through the application of appropriate AI capabilities

Strategic Planning:

Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for software development aligned with the organization's overall goals and objectives.

Identify emerging technologies and trends to drive innovation and maintain competitiveness.

Collaborate with other departments (such as product management, marketing, and IT) to ensure alignment and support for software development initiatives.

Project Management:

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.

Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.





Allocate resources effectively and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines and goals.

Technical Leadership:

Provide technical guidance and expertise to the development team, including architecture design, coding standards, and best practices.

Stay current on industry trends and technological advancements and evaluate their potential impact on the organization's software development efforts.

Ensure adherence to technical and quality standards along with compliance requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.

Stakeholder Management:

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (such as senior management, product owners, and business analysts) to gather requirements, define project scope, and manage expectations.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, address concerns, and solicit feedback.

Budgeting and Resource Allocation:

Develop and manage the software development budget, including forecasting and tracking expenditures.

Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the software development function.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:

Implement quality assurance processes and methodologies to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of software products.





Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, conducting retrospectives, and implementing process enhancements.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of software development efforts and drive operational excellence.

Evaluate and select third-party vendors, contractors, or outsourcing partners as needed to support software development initiatives.

Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements to ensure deliverables meet quality standards and contractual obligations.

Experience and Knowledge

10+ years in software/systems engineering; 8+ years managing technology teams

Bachelor of Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Experience fostering cooperative, inclusive teams, mentoring, and managing complex projects.

Experience adapting to changes in technology, business requirements, and organizational priorities.

Experience designing, architecting, and deploying applications in cloud environments.

Knowledge of cloud-native development practices and technologies, such as serverless computing, containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), microservices architecture, and cloud-native databases.

Experience with the application of AI tools and services product development and AI augmentation of engineering workflows

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.

Knowledge of and experience utilising software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and tools, particularly agile methodologies like Scrum and enterprise agile methodologies such as L

📌 Senior Software Development Manager, Cloud (Vancouver)
🏢 Wenco International Mining Systems
📍 Vancouver