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    Director, Strategy - Toronto, Canada - Sun Life

    Sun Life
    Sun Life Toronto, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    : Director, Strategy & Enablement – SLC Management What is in it for you: You will be responsible for formulating strategy and executing it. In this role you will help solve the company's most difficult challenges through thoughtful, strategic and analytical recommendations. The role will drive the development of growth strategies, manage processes and delivery execution of strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for a candidate who wants to grow as an "operator" by providing strategic recommendations and delivering operational improvements. What you will do:
  • Elevate Value Articulation: Spearhead our efforts in articulating the value we deliver, encompassing comprehensive end-to-end measurement and tracking.
  • Master Risk and Financial Performance: Take the reins in managing risk and financial performance for the SLC IT department, contributing to work prioritization through Agile Prioritization Management (APM). Play a vital role in the financial planning cycles, from strategic planning to budgeting, forecasting, and monthly analysis.
  • Define and Track Objectives: Define clear departmental objectives with key results that align perfectly with our organization's strategic goals (define 3-5 year organizational structure and goals e.g., OKRs, KPIs, Board presentation material, strategic plans).
  • Drive Effective Communication: Establish a robust communication strategy for key stakeholders and leaders, showcasing the value and cost of our services through insightful metrics and dynamic dashboards. Prepare and deliver executive level presentations as required.
  • Lead Change Management: Develop a nuanced understanding of the scope, thoughtful stakeholder engagement, and a strategic implementation plan on initiatives that necessitate hands-on support.
  • Execute Strategic Initiatives: anticipate needs and proactively problem-solve.
  • Forge Powerful Partnerships: Build valuable relationships with key business partners, enhancing the effectiveness of our business management.
  • Competitive Intelligence: Compile from a number of internal and external sources a knowledge base view of competitive intelligence related to: Digital, Data, Industry trends, Products, Artificial Intelligence.
  • Cultivate Workforce Agility: Craft a visionary workforce strategy for SLC IT, anticipating future needs and enhancing team agility. Foster skill development, employee engagement, and knowledge transfer, eliminating skill gaps to ensure a highly skilled team.
    • What you will need to succeed:
  • 10+ years of experience in business management and/or leadership experience in an Information Technology environment, managing processes, and finances.
  • Strong financial acumen, with good knowledge of business management practices and financial management skills, along with demonstrated consultative skills.
  • Proven experience with business and strategy development processes.
  • Ability to apply technology to improve timeliness, accuracy, quality, and cost effectiveness of services.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complexity in the face of ambiguity or uncertainty.
  • Ability to manage and work through tight deadlines and pressure associated with a highly visible role.
  • Prior experience in a shared service or organization matrix model with the ability to work with teams across multiple locations and vendors.
  • Demonstrated planning and Project Management skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills (written and oral). Writing skills include an ability to simplify complex or technical concepts into easy-to-understand plain language consumable by senior executives (e.g., C-suite, Board of Directors). Broad set of communications modalities (slides, models, written word).
  • Sound judgment and decision making skills with an eye on operational excellence at all times.
  • Must be a self-starter with proven capability to adapt to changing demand and priorities.
    • Preferred skills
  • Financial education or certifications.
  • Experience working in an asset management organization.
  • Prior industry experience and up-to-date knowledge of relevant trends.
    • Why SLC Management?
  • Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
  • Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading maternity, parental and adoption leave top up program, a partially-paid sabbatical program and much more
  • Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
  • Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., "Best Places to Work" by Glassdoor, Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work, "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pension & Investments
    • SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

    Job Category:

    Project Management - Systems Salary Range 110,000/ ,000/180 000
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