AVP Technology Delivery
Permanent Full Time
-
The AVP, Corporate Functions Technology is accountable for the successful delivery of large-scale, complex business and technology transformation programs. The role provides strategic technology leadership, ensuring delivery outcomes align with enterprise objectives while balancing scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and organizational change.
The AVP serves as the senior technology leader responsible for program execution across multiple workstreams, partnering closely with executive business stakeholders, architecture, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure, operations, and vendor organizations. The role drives end-to-end delivery of transformational capabilities while ensuring operational stability and long-term business value.
What you will do:
-
Translate business strategy into executable technology roadmaps and delivery plans
-
Lead technology execution for multi-year transformation program with significant organizational impact
-
Provide thought leadership on technology modernization, digital transformation, cloud adoption, data, and platform strategies
-
Influence executive stakeholders and build alignment across business and technology leadership teams
-
Ensure program decisions support enterprise architecture and strategic objectives
-
Accountable for delivery of technology outcomes across multiple interconnected projects and workstreams
-
Establish and govern technology program plans, milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and delivery metrics
-
Drive execution excellence
-
Ensure effective management of scope, budget, resources timelines, risks, and issues
-
Lead program recovery and mitigation activities when required
-
Function as the primary technology partner for executive sponsors and business leaders for the program
-
Prepare and delivery executive-level communications, steering committee materials, and board-ready updates
-
Build strong relationships across business, technology, and external partners
-
Facilitate decision-making and resolution of complex cross-functional challenges
-
Oversee solution delivery across applications, integration, infrastructure, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and operational readiness
-
Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for scalability, reliability, performance, security, and compliance
-
Facilitate architecture and design governance throughout program lifecycle working with technology partners
-
Champion modernization and automation opportunities that improve business outcomes
-
Manage large technology budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
-
Ensure transparent reporting of investment, benefits realization, and cost optimization opportunities
-
Lead strategic vendor relationship and hold partners accountable for contractual commitments and delivery outcomes
-
Negotiate scope, commercial arrangements, and delivery expectations with external providers
-
Identify, assess, and manager technology delivery, operational, regulatory and technology risks
-
Ensure compliance with enterprise policies, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations
-
Escalate critical issues proactively and drive timely resolution
-
Lead team of technology leaders, architects, and delivery professionals
-
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
-
Build organizational capabilities required for future transformation initiatives
What you will bring:
-
15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience
-
7+ years leading large-scale enterprise transformation programs
-
Proven experience delivering programs exceeding $50-100M in budget and involving multiple business units and technology domains
-
Experience leading complex digital, cloud, data, core systems modernization, ERP, or platform transformation initiatives
-
Demonstrated success managing executive stakeholders and steering committees
-
Experience leading global teams and third-party delivery partners
-
Ability to flex between and be comfortable with influencing, advising, and collaboration
-
Ability to provide insight into the relationship between technology and business strategy
-
Ability to use knowledge of industry, business, and systems to solve business problems
-
Strong communication and relationship building skills
-
Promotes innovation with customer centric outward thinking
-
Ability to deal with ambiguity and flexibility of approach
-
Drives results and changes processes to improve performance; creates a culture of accountability
-
Has a bias to action
-
Bachelor of Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
-
Project delivery experience
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.
Grow with Canada Life
We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.
We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!
What we offer:
We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:
- Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
- Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
- Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
- Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
- Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
- Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
Learn more about Canada Life.
We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-Hybrid
Toronto, ON, CA London, ON, CA Winnipeg, MB, CA