Posted 2 months ago
Manager, Software Engineering
@ Calian Group Ltd.
Remote in Canada
Overview
Calian Group Ltd. is hiring a Software Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams delivering defence-focused software programs for military customers. The role balances project delivery and people management, with a preference for candidates with military officer experience. The posting states a salary of $125,000 to $150,000 plus a 5% short-term incentive, and says Ottawa is preferred but remote candidates will be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Lead software engineering teams delivering defence-focused programs
- Manage project plans, schedules, resources and delivery commitments
- Partner with customers and stakeholders on project execution
- Provide coaching, performance management and career development
- Support hiring, workforce planning and succession planning
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
- 10+ years in software development industry
- 5+ years managing software engineering teams
- Experience leading software delivery and cross-functional teams
- Eligible for Canadian Secret security clearance
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Computer Engineering |
| Security clearance | Secret |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Calian Group Ltd.
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Calian helps the world communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives.
Full company description
We help the world communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives. Every day, our employees live our values of customer-centricity, integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork to engineer reliable solutions that solve complex problems. That’s Confidence. Engineered. A stable and growing company for 40 years, we are headquartered in Ottawa with offices and projects spanning North American and international markets. Visit calian.com to learn about the diverse products, services and solutions we offer to healthcare, communications, learning and security sectors. In 2019, the company announced a four-segment structure: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning and Information Technology and Cyber Solutions to better represent our diverse set of solutions. Calian has a long-standing history of financial stability – a feat that has been enabled by our corporate culture and overall commitment to exceeding customers’ expectations. Calian’s continued growth has been both organic and through acquisition. Calian was formed in Ottawa, Canada on September 27, 1982. The company went public in 1993 and became Calian Group Ltd. on April 1, 2016. The company stock is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CGY.
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 770 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K2V, CA
- 18 Innovation Blvd, P.O. Box 1464, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3P7, CA
- 2 Robert Speck Pkwy, 620, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z, CA
- 683 Innovation Drive, Suite 201, #11, Kingston, Ontario K7K 7E6, CA
- 33 Alderney Drive, Suite 120, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N4, CA
- 10020 101A Avenue, Suite 1280, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3G2, CA
- 281 Restigouche Road, Suite 104, Oromocto, New Brunswick E2V 2H2, CA
- 1155 West René-Lévesque Blvd, Suite 2500, Montreal, Quebec H3B 2K4, CA
- 360 Albert St, 1700, Ottawa, Ontario K1R7X7, CA
- 2321 Fairview Street, 100, Burlington, Ontario L7R2E3, CA
- Other recorded names
- Calian Advanced Technologies
- Calian Group
- Specialties
- Health Services
- Training Services
- Information Technology
- Systems Engineering
- Engineering Services
- and Satellite Communications
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We help the world communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives. Every day, our employees live our values of customer-centricity, integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork to engineer reliable solutions that solve complex problems. That’s Confidence. Engineered. A stable and growing company for 40 years, we are headquartered in Ottawa with offices and projects spanning North American and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Strategic Management Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1982 |
| Specialties | Health ServicesTraining ServicesInformation TechnologySystems EngineeringEngineering Servicesand Satellite Communications |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 213 |
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Position Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager with direct military experience as an officer, preferably within Army/Land environments, and experience supporting military capability development, modelling & simulation, C5ISRT, or related defence programs.This role is responsible for leading software engineering teams and overseeing project delivery in support of military and defence customers. You will balance project leadership and people management while ensuring engineering teams are aligned with business priorities, customer requirements, and delivery objectives.
Candidates with military or defence experience would be prioritized.
We are open to talent across Canada. While Ottawa is preferred, remote candidates will be considered.Responsibilities
Lead software engineering teams responsible for the delivery of defence-focused software programs and products.
Manage project plans, schedules, resource allocation, risks, and delivery commitments.
Partner with customers, stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and career development for engineering staff.
Support hiring, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
Drive process improvements and help establish scalable delivery and operating practices.
Ensure alignment between business objectives, customer requirements, and engineering execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of experience in the software development industry.
5+ years of management experience leading software engineering teams.
Experience leading software delivery, project execution, and cross-functional teams.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Ability to operate independently and take ownership of complex programs and teams.
Additional Requirements
Eligible to obtain Canadian Secret Security Clearance.
Defence or military experience is considered a strong asset.
Experience with Military Modelling and Simulation, Training and Operations (C5ISRT) is considered an asset.
Experience working with defence systems, interoperability, communications systems, or military customers is considered an asset.
Travel may be required based on customer and business needs.
Compensation
$125,000 to $150,000 + 5% Short-Term Incentive
Position Type
We have 1 available position.
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