Planning and Execution Leader, Canada - Toronto, Canada - Equifax

Equifax

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Synopsis of the role

As the Head of Planning and Execution (P&E) in the Technology team you will work directly for the Canada CTO leading the P&E team.

This team is responsible for establishing and executing the governance and control framework across the technology portfolio for the Canadian Technology team as a part of the wider Equifax global organization.

What you'll do

Lead, coach and guide the Canadian P&E team to efficiently manage the operations of the Technology team for the Canadian Technology Leaders
Drive "Big Picture Thinking", rigor, consistency & predictability through establishing the appropriate governance and control framework in alignment with the Equifax Global standards.
Manage complex, crossfunctional Technology portfolio that drives strategic and transformational business initiatives, which includes
Definition of program controls and governance
Oversight of program budgeting
Tracking/reporting on program objectives
Statuses, KPIs, RAID, etc.
Portfolio operations management
Communication to both internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate and contribute to the assurance and strategy of the wider Canadian business with close collaboration with teams like Product, Data & Analytics, Enterprise Programme Office, etc. to ensure robust and aligned plans which deliver regional objectives
Working with the Finance teams to ensure the bottomup and endtoend plans are aligned with the Technology team budgets, which includes
Facilitation of the annual Technology budgeting process
Orchestrating the business case process within Technology with close collaboration with the wider Canadian business
Establish joint controls for end to end budget management for business case led investments
Monitoring of the overall Technology operational budgets for people, hardware, software and Cloud
Actuals and Forecasts
Timely reporting/engagement with the Technology leadership team
Lead on the Vendor/Supplier governance framework and establish controls, which includes
Timely engagement and strategy reviews with key suppliers and Canadian Tech leadership
Monthly Governance meetings to review/track SLAs/KPIs and provide escalation support for suppliers and internal teams
Engagement/collaboration with Equifax Global Sourcing
Establish processes with the Canadian Delivery, Corporate Services and global teams to drive transparency and reporting of compliance to Technology assurance measures like Patch/Vulnerability compliance, EOSL reporting, Security initiatives & Audit related activities.
Establish strong working relationships with relevant International and Global stakeholders in P&E and other teams in order to achieve/ensure the success of the programme.
Continually strive to achieve process optimisation/automation of reporting and operations for the teams using industry best practices and/or EFX global standards.

What experience You need

Bachelor's degree in technology, business or related technical field required
10+ years technology delivery experience including management in a dynamic environment, preferably in a financial services or technology services organization
5+ years of management responsibility, preferably including leading a team of project management professionals
Experience in leading and/or establishing Agile PMO processes and governance framework for the departments/organizations previously worked in
Proven experience with strategic planning, project prioritization and reporting in a highlymatrixed environment
Demonstrated experience in influencing, guiding and providing mentorship to varying levels of staff
Excellent organizational skills, adaptability and experience working in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team leader
Excellent stakeholder management (at different levels) using verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create presentations for steering committees and executive leadership
Strong consultative, analytical and problem solving skills

What could set you apart

PMP, Agile or Scrum certification
Prior experience working for a global consulting firm
Passion for and the ability to learn new technologies
Experience in G Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
Data Analysis and dashboarding skills

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.