Automation Manager ( Full Time Contract - 12 Months)

Mackenzie Financial Corporation

$69K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Financial Services; familiarity with front and back office operations is a plus.
  • Project management expertise, with a track record of successful delivery.
  • Proficient in RPA technologies like Blue Prism, and programming languages such as SQL, JAVA, or Power Automate.
  • Experience in client relationship management and proactive issue resolution for enhanced satisfaction.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to facilitate group discussions effectively.
  • Excellent analytical thinking with problem-solving capabilities.
  • Detail-oriented while maintaining an understanding of broader strategic goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage automation project lifecycles from planning to closure.
  • Conduct opportunity assessments and document current workflows for optimization.
  • Design future state processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement automated solutions through coding and testing.
  • Analyze data to inform decision-making and process improvements.
  • Communicate updates and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the project.
  • Validate post-implementation outcomes and identify solutions for defects or exceptions.
  • Maintain oversight of deployed automation solutions to ensure compliance with service level agreements.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and disability insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off, including wellness days.
  • Commitment to an inclusive culture through community engagement and employee resource groups.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Referral Level: Level 1

Team Summary:

As an integral function within IGM's Enterprise Operations Enablement Division, the Business Managed Technology Solutions (BMTS) team operates in close alignment with their clients' divisional priorities, delivering agile, business-led technology solutions-including robotic process automation (RPA)-that enhance operational efficiency, client and employee experiences. By collaborating across business units and technology partners, BMTS bridges the gap between strategic objectives and practical execution, enabling scalable innovation and fostering continuous improvement across operations.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Managed Technology Solutions, the Automation Manager will be responsible to lead and execute upon knowledge-based functions for business transformation initiatives leading to automation solutions. The Automation Manager will actively engage and collaborate with business partner subject matter experts and stakeholders to achieve IGM's business mandates while delivering on key objectives related to information gathering, investigation, analysis, developing and overseeing automated solutions.

Duties Include:
  • Lead end-to-end project management for automation initiatives, including planning, execution, monitoring and closure
  • Perform opportunity assessments and document current state manual processes
  • Document future state design
  • Code development (Robotic Process Automation), testing and implementation of the automated solution
  • Analyzes data/information that will support decision making process
  • Collaborates, communicates and provides updates to stakeholders/project managers/working groups/delivery teams, to deliver on client expectations throughout the project management cycle
  • Reviews and validates post implementation business outcomes, as required, and identifies sound solutions for exceptions and/or defects
  • Oversees automation solutions in production and supports client achievement of SLA targets
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across teams


Qualifications:
  • 5 years or more experience in the Financial Services Industry; experience and/or exposure to front and back office servicing an asset
  • Proven experience in project management
  • Blue Prism, SQL, JAVA or Power Automate coding knowledge
  • Demonstrated experience in managing client expectations, resolving issues proactively, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; effective working group facilitation
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to focus on detail while understanding and connecting to the big picture
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external business partners to meet the project mandate or key objectives
  • Deep knowledge of the MS Office Suite and alternative communication/analytical tools


Education:
  • University Degree, ideally Business or Technology related
  • Coding certification is an asset


The expected annual base salary range for this role is $69,500 - $100,500, which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.

Benefits:
  • COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.
  • EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.
  • RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.
  • WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
  • INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).


How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply by August 12 2026.

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