Avp, Technology Delivery - Toronto, Canada - Canada Life Assurance Company

Canada Life Assurance Company

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description:

We are looking for an

_AVP, Technology Delivery - Advisory Network Technology._

Our Individual Wealth, Insurance Solution and Advisor Network(IWIS&AN) Technology group is looking to hire an Assistant Vice-President, Portfolio Leader who will report to the Vice President - IWIS&AN Technology.

This role acts as the single point of entry and engagement for all technology enablers/services supporting the business unit, with a high degree of collaboration with other business and technology units.

The AVP - Advisor Network Technology is accountable to enable business strategy through the development and delivery of technology solutions.

The AVP contributes to business strategies and sets the technology strategy and culture in the unit. Role is accountable for all aspects of business strategy collaboration, technology planning, delivery, operations and risk.

This role acts as the single point of entry for all technology supporting the business unit, with a high degree of collaboration with other business units.

The role will also include accountability for all work within the scope of the Advisor Network

The AVP - Advisor Network Technology will demonstrate all leadership traits as defined in our Leadership Capability model. For Strategy the incumbent will have an outward focus and drive innovation.

On the People Capabilities the AVP will be developing talent from hire to retire and will be the crucial influencer and adopter of building collaborative partnerships.

In the category of performance, the AVP will execute for results and will lead the organization forward in results.

To be successful the AVP - Advisor Network Technology should have exceptional leadership, communication and management skills and a belief in developing the skills and talents of others.

The AVP will have experience in identifying and navigating organizational changes, a keen interest in trends in digital and leadership.

What you will do:

Develop an integrated and collaborative view with the business leadership team on how technology platforms can best deliver high quality service for our customers and advisors.
Accountable for collaborating and challenging Senior Leaders and BU's to see the needs/functions of technology platforms while maintaining relationships that allows the BU's to meet their priorities for the year.
Be a visible change agent, a champion of diversity, equity & inclusion, and a trusted advisor.
Leads the strategic long term and daily operations of technology activities ensuring the efficient and effective use of financial and people resources.
Drives business and technology innovation through proactive and timely evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies.
Proactively work with internal clients and external business partners to understand their needs and work to deliver creative solutions.
Responsible for financials related to the operations of technology and delivery of solutions/services.
Drives long term and daily operations ensuring the efficient and effective use of financial and people resources and, ensures the ongoing continuity of expertise to support technology delivery and service for the business unit.
Ensure leaders, employees and vendors work together to drive performance and that high expectations are delivered within the values of the organization.
Attract, recruit, retain and motivate a team of high skilled professionals.
Develop a skill upgrade and maintenance plan to ensure talent is current and embraces new technologies that are coming into the marketplace.
Ensure succession and retention plans are developed and executed on.

What you will bring:

High level of innovation required
Familiar with distribution channel and technology eco system
Mobilize the current advisor network to the target business model with full potential of technology ecosystem in digital era
Data integration and data analytics experience are an asset in this role
You will have demonstrated a high level of innovation, the ability to utilize and implement best practices, as well as creating new ways of working, rolling out and implementation across a group.
5+ years' experience in specifically in digital technology, spanning the entire digital stack.
Experience working in a large, complex enterprise organization.
Comp. Science or Engineering degree; or equivalent work experience.

Capabilities:

Demonstrated ability to work through change management as well as the rolling out new ways of working.
Finding the right balance between building relationships and driving necessary change.
Budgeting and financial management consistent with Technology Business Management (TBM).
Implementation of new tools, methodologies, techniques and principles, that will increase effectiveness, staff productivity and customer experience.
Due to high regulations in our industry the individual must be able to navigate these appropriate and collaborate