Position Title:Head of Technology - Savings and Retirement
Reports To:Executive Vice-President, Chief Information Officer
Department: Savings & Retirement
Term: Permanent Full-Time

Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

The Opportunity:Equitable is growing! We are looking for a Head of Technology - Savings & Retirement to join our Information Technology team!
This role will lead the Savings & Retirement technology team and partner with business leaders to identify and implement innovative technology solutions that create a seamless and frictionless experience for our investment clients, advisors, and business operations.
Now is an exciting time to join one of the Waterloo Area's and Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers for 2024!

What you will be doing:

• Provide leadership in technology strategy and execution of initiatives in collaboration with business and other cross functional teams.
• Manage the portfolio of systems in terms of Technology currency, business agility, technology evolution, business fit, opportunities to improve efficiencies and TCO.
• Provide primary leadership in execution of digital modernization program for line of business.
• Manage interdependencies between projects and prioritise based on business drivers and outcomes.
• Drive technology change management and support business adoption of applications.
• Accountable for managing technology budgets and expenses.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners and technology suppliers.
• Manages the business-capability SLAs to IT SLAs with internal and external technology and service providers.
• Accountable for multiple, technology development and support teams with multidisciplinary roles including direct reporting of Technology platform owners, managers, and architects.
• Leading and engaging the team to deliver strategic objectives through effective coaching and mentoring, identifying, and developing emerging talent, and fostering an innovative, collaborative, and agile culture.

What you will bring:

• 15+ years of experience in leading technology teams and plan, prioritize and implement initiatives consistent with business needs and expectations.
• Experience in implementing technology solutions for large projects with solid understanding of digital frameworks, core administration systems, data platforms, cloud, and API management.
• Adept at implementing modern technology practices and solutions, while keeping up with emerging technology trends and its long and short-term implications on business.
• Ability to develop technology roadmaps, execution plans, resource allocations, and business case.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and communication skills with the ability to synthesize, develop and present clear and concise recommendations.
• Strong leadership skills including change management, mentorship, motivation, coaching and development, and the ability to galvanize support.
• Ability to communicate a compelling vision and inspire business teams to adopt and leverage innovative technology solutions.
• Works exceptionally well in cross-functional teams and is a champion of collaboration, with proven ability to influence business partners.
• Strong program management and organization skills.

What's in it for you:

• A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
• Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program
• An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
• Immediate enrollment in the company's pension program with employer matching
• Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
• Tuition support and specialized program assistance
• An onsite full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
• Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration
  

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

• Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)
• Undergo a criminal background check
• Undergo verification of your educational successes
• Undergo a credit check

To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.
At Equitable, we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at careers@equitable.ca if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.

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