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Every day at Securian Canada means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. We're agile and innovative, and we aren't afraid to challenge and create, or bring diverse perspectives to our work.
The AVP, Product and Program Delivery will provide executive leadership over the technology product portfolio for banks.
The AVP, Product and Program Delivery will provide executive leadership over the technology product portfolio for banks.
This role will build and lead an agile team of professionals to drive strategic design and achieve delivery of product milestones and releases based on current and evolving requirements. This includes ownership of product vision, innovation & roadmaps, interoperability with both business and technology teams, governance structures, budgets and client engagements, both internal and external.
- Application Deadline
- April 15, 2024
- Department
- Technology
- Employment Type
- Permanent - Full Time
- Location
- Toronto, ON
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
What you will do
- Provide end-to-end delivery of roadmap for bank technology with a delivery operating model to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and scalability.
- Build a high performing strategic team to execute the roadmap.
- Work closely with banks and SC stakeholders to determine the right innovation and value creation to help us differentiate in the market.
- Make key delivery decisions, aligning technology and business objectives into a shared delivery vision. Delivery decision includes assessment of multiple stakeholder impacts.
- Serve as business sponsor and escalation point with clients and internal stakeholders for delivery of projects and challenge program estimates while supporting the team by removing roadblocks during estimation process.
- Facilitate the breaking down of Product Vision and Product Roadmap into component parts that can be executed through scalable delivery approaches as appropriate. Support Executive Sponsor and Business Owner in structuring and securing approval for business case and funding.
- Establish and execute processes and practices that support the appropriate project-level delivery framework (e.g. Rapid/ TD Agile: cycle measurements, daily scrums, retrospectives, sprint planning, testing, MVP mapping to releases); (e.g. PDLC: requirements package, change management plan, testing plan, control processes for scope/requirements change) as well as program governance structures for effective delivery orchestration, in partnership with technology portfolio team.
- Responsible for executing the program/project across all domains in order to meet the stated success criteria and product(s) value realization, with explicit consideration to business process, change impacts and the transition from delivery to business as usual.
- Anticipate issues, trends and the potential impact and timely resolution of impediments, while effectively managing the program schedule (releases) and financials and ensure continuing review and prioritization.
What you will bring
- A university degree or a combination of education, certifications and 12-15 years of relevant experience required.
- In-depth familiarity with one or more of the following: Project/Program Delivery, strategic product operations, technology.
- Outstanding record of product roadmap and project delivery success, measurable in delivery of strategic and business value.
- High-level of organizational awareness and demonstrated ability to effectively lead/manage projects with wide breadth of cross-stakeholder impacts.
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), including ability to formulate concise and impactful methods of communication.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently apply expert judgment with available information when proposing solutions/recommendations.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and demonstrate resilience under pressure.
- Demonstrates superior interpersonal, conflict resolution, and negotiating skills.
- Flexible and able to quickly adapt to unfamiliar, ambiguous or changing conditions with the innate ability to "course correct".
- Adaptive communication skills.
- Ability to influence all parties while driving delivery forward.
Why join?
When you're a part of Securian Canada, you're a member of an agile and innovative, high-performing, bright-thinking, make-things-happen culture - so that together, we can discover the art of possible.
At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose.
You'll also be part of a team that's committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be - both in, and outside, work.
Securian Canada offers a competitive total rewards program with a variety of perks and benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support your work-life balance;
- Generous starting paid vacation time, plus additional vacation days for every year of service;
- Paid volunteer day so you can dedicate time to a cause you are passionate about;
- Paid personal and wellness days to support your total wellbeing;
- Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year (with approval from your manager);
- Flexible health and wellness account (in addition to comprehensive drug and dental coverage)
to help pay for a wide range of wellbeing services that are meaningful to you; - Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program;
- Family-friendly maternity/parental leave and,
- Many, more benefits, perks and Programs.
If you have at least 70% of the qualifications we're looking for, want to work in a fast-growing, leading and progressive company, and feel driven to help Canadians and their families build secure futures - we want to hear from you!
Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now.
Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and equal access to employment for all qualified applicants. As such, upon request, Securian Canada will work with applicants that require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Please contact hr@securiancanada.ca for accommodation requests. All information shared during any accommodation request process will be stored and used only in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Securian Canada/Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company policies.
About Securian Canada
Who we are - and who we're here for
We're here for all Canadians and their families - however they define family. Our practical, life-ready insurance and protection solutions are designed to help provide financial security, so that Canadians can spend more time making every moment count.
For more than 65 years, we've been giving Canadians the confidence to face life's uncertainties. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Burnaby, Waterloo and Winnipeg, Securian Canada brings together strong local roots and expertise, a North American footprint, and a global perspective - all while innovating at the speed the markets we serve expect.
Together with our U.S. parent company, Securian Financial, we are a leading insurance provider in the Canadian Financial Institution and Association & Affinity markets. We offer insurance solutions built with genuine care - providing specialized experiences to those we serve.
What we do every day to be our very best
Every day at Securian Canada means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. We're agile and innovative, and we aren't afraid to challenge and create, or bring diverse perspectives to our work.
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