Tangerine is Canada’s leading direct bank. We offer flexible and accessible banking options, innovative products, and award-winning Client service. The reason why Tangerine employees come to work each day is to help Canadians live better lives. We focus on making a difference in our communities, and that includes our own internal community. It’s important to us that our employees feel empowered and enthusiastic about belonging to our Orange culture.

The Information Technology (IT) department manages Tangerine’s technology and computer infrastructure, supporting business systems across Core Banking Server Systems, VMware Infrastructure, Contact Center VDI Management, End-User Technical Support, Mobile Management, Network Management, Voice and Data Communications, Business and Web Applications, and Strategic Technical Planning.

The Manager, Technical Services, Applications leads the Technical Services, Applications team in delivering reliable, secure, and optimized enterprise applications and server environments. This role requires deep expertise in administering corporate O365 environments. The manager combines solid technical knowledge, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience in the administration and support of Windows Server OS, MS licensing, vulnerability patch management for operating systems and applications, and core banking infrastructure applications.

Key responsibilities include overseeing Microsoft O365, Teams, Exchange, OneDrive, and SharePoint, while maintaining a highly secure, reliable, and optimized operating environment. The role integrates technical expertise, strategic planning, and people leadership to ensure IT services meet business requirements and support Tangerine’s growth.

This position follows a hybrid work model but requires onsite 4 days per week at our office location.

Is this role right for you?

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Applications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members and analysts in daily operations, troubleshooting, and project delivery.

• Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and support professional growth.

Technical Operations & Service Delivery

• Oversee Lead and manage a team of 6–8 Level 3 engineers responsible for supporting Windows servers and associated infrastructure applications.

• Collaborate with the team to deliver solutions for day-to-day business requirements within the scope of supported applications.

• Oversee the implementation, administration, and support of Tangerine’s Windows Server OS environment and related applications, including O365, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, SCCM, SCOM, CyberArk, Trellix Endpoint Suite, VMware, and others.

• Ensure the availability, reliability, scalability, and security of all Windows servers and storage, including application, file, print, and BCP servers.

• Lead annual Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and maintain DR readiness.

• Manage software currency and maintain the applications portfolio under Technical Services – Applications team.

• Oversee Incident, Request, and Change Management processes for the Applications team.

• Drive evaluation, selection, and deployment of operating systems and infrastructure technologies.

• Manage vulnerability assessments, patching, and compliance for server applications.

• Provide guidance and oversight for audits related to supported applications.

• Monitor and manage alerts and notifications from all supported applications.

• Review and approve requests and changes logged by the team; participate in CAB meetings.

• Set goals for direct reports and conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews.

• Coordinate 24x7 support for critical systems and applications as required.

Strategic Planning & Project Management

• Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices to drive operational excellence.

• Plan and execute technical projects, including migrations, integrations, and capacity expansions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology initiatives with business goals.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues, ensuring prompt resolution and clear communication.

• Build strong relationships with internal business partners, vendors, and external stakeholders.

• Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non- technical audiences.

Risk, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with IT security standards, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, procedures, and incident resolutions.

• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvements and innovation within the team.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending enhancements as appropriate.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

Education & Experience

• University or College Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in technical services, systems administration, or IT operations, including management roles within medium to large enterprise environments. Experience in financial or regulated industries is considered an asset.

• 2+ years of leadership experience with demonstrated success in implementing continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Deep working knowledge of Windows Server OS, Active Directory, O365 administration, SCCM, SCOM, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, VMware, CyberArk, Trellix and endpoint security solutions.

• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple projects.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management.

Attributes

• Logical thinker, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver.

• Results-driven, able to prioritize and manage competing demands.

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Willingness to dive in and take charge, identifying and tackling key issues.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work model (remote and onsite 4 days per week is required).

• May require evening, weekend, or on-call work to support critical systems.

• Occasional travel may be required.