AMS Lead - PWGSC Portal

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Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Application Management Services (AMS) Lead to oversee the support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a critical enterprise portal application. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise across Linux environments, PHP development, Oracle databases, and production support operations, while providing leadership for application stability, incident management, and service delivery excellence.
Please note: Active Canada Security Level II Secret Clearance is mandatory for this position.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead Application Management Services (AMS) activities for a mission-critical portal platform.
• Act as the primary point of contact for application support, maintenance, and operational governance.
• Manage incident, problem, and change management processes to ensure high application availability and performance.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors to resolve production issues.
• Monitor application health, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Oversee application deployments, patches, upgrades, and operational releases.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, security, and user experience.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to support and development team members.
• Maintain operational documentation, support procedures, and service-level reporting.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and governance requirements.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Development Technologies: PHP 8.1, Symfony 5.4 Framework
Database: Oracle Database 12c
Proven experience leading AMS/Application Support teams within enterprise environments.
Strong hands-on expertise with Linux, PHP, Symfony, and Oracle technologies.
Experience supporting business-critical web applications and portals.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with government or highly regulated environments.
Familiarity with automated deployment and monitoring tools.
Knowledge of application security best practices.
Experience managing SLAs, KPIs, and service delivery metrics.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work environment; 3-days a week onsite
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $124,488 - $152,152 CAD.
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The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
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It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
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