Learning And Development Manager Jobs in Vaughan, ON

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.

At a Glance

The Development Manager is a critical technical leader within the Product Operating Model (POM), accountable for building high-performing engineering teams and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality data solutions. This role serves as the primary connector between Product Managers, Architects, and Developers to align technical execution with business outcomes.

Why this job's a big deal:

As a Development Manager, your focus is on enabling teams to succeed by removing blockers and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. You guide the technical foundation for critical products-such as search platforms or marketing systems-influencing platform architecture and long-term strategy while ensuring systems are reliable and performant.

You will lead the modernization of our central Fintech Data Platforms, driving the evolution of data pipelines into GCP while shaping long-term data strategy for secure, high-scale financial systems. Crucially, you will balance this future-state vision with a commitment to maintaining the stable, high-quality delivery of our current data solutions

In this role, you will get to:

• Team Leadership & Talent Development: Hire, mentor, and coach engineers to foster career growth and technical excellence.

• Delivery & Execution Management: Oversee timelines and commitments, facilitate Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning), and proactively identify and remove blockers.

• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers to balance technical feasibility with business priorities and translate strategies into actionable technical roadmaps focusing on Data products.

• Quality & Standards Guardianship: Enforce accountability for software quality, ensuring solutions meet security, performance, and scalability standards through CI/CD and code reviews.

• Technical Innovation:

  • Lead the team in maintaining legacy pipelines while aggressively driving migration and development into modern GCP cloud data environments.

  • Drive the adoption of emerging technologies, such as Generative AI or Machine Learning, to enhance product capabilities and user experiences.

Who you are:

• Proven Leader: An experienced engineering manager with a track record of hiring and developing talent in fast-paced, Agile environments.

• Pragmatic Problem Solver: A "crafty" solver who can balance technical excellence with delivery pressure and find win-win solutions.

• Data & Cloud Expert: Proficient in data warehousing methodologies and modern cloud data stacks (GCP ecosystem).

• Legacy & Integration Knowledgeable: Familiar with Oracle dbms(SQL & PL/SQL), Informatica pipelines and enterprise systems like Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12/R12.2

• Collaborative Communicator: Skilled at building alignment across cross-functional stakeholders and translating complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Values-Driven: An individual with an illustrated history of living core organizational values: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability, and Trust.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• Experience: Significant experience leading data engineering teams and driving the architecture of scalable pipelines and large-scale data warehouses.

• Technical Proficiency:

  • Deep knowledge of cloud data warehousing (GCP BigQuery preferred), ETL/ELT pipeline design, and data modeling and architecture.

  • Strong experience with enterprise integration platforms (Informatica) and/or custom-built data integration frameworks.

  • Exposure to Java-based applications or codebases is a plus.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.

The salary range for this position is $130,000-155,000 CAD.

WE ARE PRICELINE.

Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it's a dream vacation, your cousin's graduation, or your best friend's wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.

Our culture is unique and inspiring (that's what our employees tell us). We're a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn't stabilized.

We're on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.

If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!

Priceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.

Our benefits are designed to support your health, wellbeing, and life inside and outside of work. Eligible Priceliners have access to:

Health & wellness coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources

Generous time off including PTO, holidays, a company-wide Priceline Pause reset week, and paid volunteer days

Work/life support including the ability to work up to 4 weeks per year from anywhere, parental leave, dependent care and family support resources, Summer Fridays, and office perks like stocked kitchens and catered meals (varies by location)

Financial security programs such as retirement plans with company contributions, life and disability coverage, and tax-advantaged accounts

Signature travel perks including employee-only discounts on hotels and flights, VIP deals, and Big Deal Bucks credits

Additional perks & discounts like travel and partner discounts, tuition support, legal support, and pet benefits

A people-first culture with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), social events, recognition programs, and service awards that help you connect, grow, and celebrate together

Specific benefits and programs vary by location.

To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, we believe our team should reflect the broad range of customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.

Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We'd love for you to join us and help shape what makes our team extraordinary.

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