Technology Delivery Lead (Wealth)

Permanent Full Time 

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The Technology Delivery Lead will participate in all aspects of project delivery, from the perspective of technology owner within the Individual Wealth Technology team at Canada Life. This position demands an excellent knowledge of Wealth business and technology systems, and the ability to lead and work effectively as a member of a larger, multi-disciplinary team.

What you will do:

Technology Delivery Leads are responsible for the technology aspects of project delivery. This role involves the following activities:

• Work with business and technology owners, business leads, project managers, other technology leads and subject matter experts to understand WHAT is required, and then own HOW the works gets done
• Facilitate the development of end-to-end solution designs and the identification of impacted applications
• Define technical design (with architecture patterns and input) and scope of the solution with business and technology alignment across all workstreams / projects / application teams within the scope
• Offer forward thinking technology strategy, with an end-to-end solution from a strategic perspective to project execution and ensure it aligns to enterprise solution
• Develop solid technology delivery roadmap, view, and plans in partnership with program and project managers
• Deliver key messages that explain the solution, outline the approach, and defend the options, estimates, and delivery plan
• Articulate business or technology factors/constraints and pre-requisites that need to be considered; identify potential areas of concerns with implications factored into the business case
• Act as first point of contact for technical escalations to the project team, and remove blockers for technical teams to ensure successful delivery
• Escalate (as appropriate) to sponsor leadership team of any risks and issues along with possible options
• Engage and collaborate with governance stakeholders to ensure compliance towards corporate risk profile and organizational governance processes

What you will bring:

• Degree/diploma in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• 10+ years technology delivery experience, with the ability to understand and effectively work with various business lines and technology ecosystems
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity, ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong understanding of how to impact and influence, and the ability to challenge
• Strong communication skills, including communicating with senior leadership, peers, business partners, vendors, and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as part of a team

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The base salary for this position is between  $80,700.00 - $141,400.00 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

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. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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