Avp, Strategic Initiatives - Toronto, Canada - Canada Life Assurance Company

Canada Life Assurance Company

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

This role requires a self-starter who is constantly seeking opportunities to improve business efficiency, customer experience, and competitive differentiation.

The AVP will be responsible for managing a portfolio of initiatives, working closely with business stakeholders, understanding business functions, and providing operations expertise when strategizing.

What you will do

Develop and execute a winning strategy that aligns with enterprise objectives
Maintain business unit roadmap in collaboration with senior leaders that details the lifecycle of the programs that support the strategy and the growth of our portfolios
Establish a strong working relationship with business teams that enables collaboration & transparency and advise on digital capabilities
Develop presentations and present to senior management and stakeholders used to articulate the vision and influence the strategic direction of the client experience
Establish and communicate business team strategies and business plans to help shape the program roadmaps
Constantly stay updated with the latest technology and digital practices. Advise internal teams and business units on emerging and relevant digital / industry trends
Identify and manage risks and issues, generate detailed timelines and project schedules, and manage budgets

What you will bring

Demonstrated leadership and ability to deliver results with crossfunctional teams in a fastpaced environment

years of program management experience with a proven ability to lead and deliver on strategic and tactical business objectives

Ability to build trusting relationships, credibility, and strong communications skills to influence various stakeholders and connect partners to improve project decisionmaking
A customerobsessed mindset and curiosity. Consultant and clientside experience is a plus
Experience with a platform approach to solving enterpriselevel challenges
Solid technical delivery, testing and production experience
Demonstrated understanding of software delivery lifecycle and agile delivery framework.
Ability to multitask, adapt to a complex, matrix organization and adopt organizational methodologies and processes for effective project delivery, with strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple, often conflicting priorities to successful completion
Experience making decisions based on policies, practices and project requirements
Ability to adapt to a complex, multisite, matrix organization and adopt organizational methodologies and processes
Solid understanding of project management and methodology including the ability to identify and resolve issues
Awareness of emerging technology and financial services industry trends
Willingness to try new things and an appetite for continuous learning
Travel required (1015%)

_ Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg._
**Be your best at Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed.

You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

***Together, as part of a great team, you'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we're one of Canada's leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations._
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee _

- has the opportunity to_
- reach their potential._

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Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted_**LI-Hybrid