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Manager, Technology Strategic Initiatives

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Canada Life

18d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in managing complex global projects, strategy, governance, and data analysis. Strong storytelling, influence skills, and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint are essential.
  • You will lead strategic projects, manage milestones, research key topics, ensure defined processes, drive change across segments, support data initiatives, and provide consultancy to global teams.

Requirements

  • Positive attitude and a drive to bring the change organization wide
  • Storytelling and deck building is a must have skillset.
  • 5+ years of managing large complex strategic projects Globally
  • 5+ years of previous experience in operating within unstructured and ambiguous environments and Global matrix settings.
  • 5+ years of Strategy, Governance, Reporting experience in any of the Big 4 consulting firms and/or Global reporting and governance experience
  • Must know how to influence leaders in different segments and regions as well as extended functional teams and groups
  • 5+ years of data analysis, data aggregation, data automation, data management process etc.
  • PMP or an equivalent certification is preferred
  • Business and technical acumen along with understanding of how technology operates at a Global level working with different countries and segments is an asset
  • University Degree in Computer Science, Business or Finance & related designation
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Proficient in PowerPoint
  • Understanding of different tooling and data methodologies and ecosystem
  • Creative and strategic thinking with proven analytical and problem-solving skills to identify meaningful solutions
  • Strong business acumen and experience in finance or expense management and planning
  • Effective communication and strong relationship building skills.
  • Well-developed organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Deliver strategic projects end to end including alignment with all the stakeholders involved and taking these projects through discovery, scoping, planning and execution.
  • Take a project and break it down into key milestones with defined timelines to ensure a robust work breakdown structure is established.
  • Perform research on key strategic topics while working closely with consulting organizations such as Gartner, Deloitte, etc.
  • Ensure strategic processes and workflows are well defined including annual strategic priority setting process.
  • Own strategic governance processes to enable strategic foundational enablers so that we can achieve our Strategic priorities.
  • Support data aggregation, data automation and reporting simplification initiatives and projects. Identify new opportunities to improve automation and data flows.
  • Drive change across 3 different segments including change and updates to submission materials, reported metrics and processes for multiple deliverables.
  • Support on initiatives that deliver on our ultimate target state of technology business management while developing mechanisms which will focus on visibility into Total cost of ownership.
  • Provide support, advice and consultancy to multiple Global teams while collaborating and coordinating within a matrix setting.
  • Break down different key projects and big tasks into smaller milestones and measure performance against these milestones.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Manager, Technology Strategic Initiatives role?

The primary focus of this role is on change and transformation strategy, maintaining business-as-usual processes, and handling special requests and ad-hoc tasks from senior stakeholders, including CIOs and VPs.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

The key responsibilities include delivering strategic projects end-to-end, performing research on strategic topics, defining strategic processes and workflows, owning governance processes, supporting data initiatives, driving change across multiple segments, and collaborating with global teams.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a university degree in Computer Science, Business, or Finance, along with 5+ years of experience in managing large complex strategic projects, working in ambiguous environments, and strategy, governance, and reporting experience, preferably from Big 4 firms.

Is there a preferred certification for this position?

Yes, PMP or an equivalent certification is preferred for the Manager, Technology Strategic Initiatives role.

What kind of skills are important for success in this role?

Important skills include storytelling and deck building, data analysis and automation, strong communication and relationship-building, creative and strategic thinking, and advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

What is the base salary range for this position?

The base salary for this position is between $82,800.00 and $137,900.00 annually.

How does Canada Life promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Canada Life is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities served, providing an inclusive, accessible environment where employees feel valued, respected, and supported.

What is the company's approach to career development?

Canada Life encourages employees to excel and develop their careers in their own way, creating opportunities for new and better ways to deliver exceptional experiences.

How does Canada Life handle reasonable accommodation requests during the application process?

A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request reasonable accommodations, and all information shared during this process will be stored and used in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

Will all applicants be contacted regarding their application status?

Canada Life thanks all applicants, but only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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Canada Life

Helping Canadians improve their financial, physical and mental well-being.

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Mission & Purpose

At Canada Life, we’re focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Whether handling policy claims, help growing and protecting clients’ retirement and investment savings, providing workplace mental health support for all employers or helping build stronger communities by investing in community projects, we are committed to putting the customer first in all that we do. That trust is built on the dedication, skill and energy of our employees and advisors and their commitment to our customers and to our communities. Canada Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.