Director, Portfolio Management Office

Job title: Director, Portfolio Management Office

Job description: Job Description

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We are looking for a Director, Portfolio Management – Lifeco Corporate Technology

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, or Winnipeg.

Role description

Our Lifeco Corporate Technology group is looking to hire a Director, Portfolio Management who will report to the Vice President and CIO – Lifeco Corporate Technology. This role is key leader on the Lifeco Corporate Technology management team responsible for managing divisional processes and reporting including; initiative intake, composition of the project portfolio, balancing supply and demand of staff and contract resources, performance reporting and, overseeing Corporate IT risk team.

The Director, Portfolio Management works with closely the Corporate Technology teams, business leadership and peer technology organizations to ensure our Corporate teams are focused on the right priorities. value-maximizing initiatives, balancing development and operations. This includes gathering, preparing, and providing information to support decision making, facilitating communication and interactions across Corporate Technology Teams, business units and the executive level, promoting effective resource utilization and ensuring a balanced approach to IT Risk management and controls are adhered.

What you will do

• Dynamic and collaborative leadership to work with peers in Corporate Technology and partners throughout the global business and technology organizations
• Drive a high-performance culture of multi-disciplines teams and promote culture changes within the organization
• Build strong and trusted relationships with internal and external partners ie: third party vendors where applicable
• Focus on continuous learning and professional development
• Ensure effective and efficient use of financial and people resources
• Identify and invest in opportunities (processes, training, systems) to enhance individual and team effectiveness
• Manage risk and compliance in accordance with Global standards. Ensure alignment/ adherence to enterprise technology standards, vendor management standards, and risk standards.
• Ensure leaders, employees and vendors work together to drive performance and that high expectations are delivered within the values of the organization.
• Drive effective collaboration between cross functional and geographically diverse teams
• Ensure succession and retention plans are developed and executed

What you will bring

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in business or computer science or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• 5+ years’ of managing large complex change initiatives experience
• Drives results and changes processes to improve performance; creates a culture of accountability
• Ability to use knowledge of industry, business and systems to solve business problems
• Solid understanding of delivery enablement and change management techniques
• Proven ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships
• Able to pivot and quickly change direction in response to changing priorities
• Strong communication, collaboration and relationship building skills
• Create high performing teams comprised of cross functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Computer Science, Finance, Management or Engineering degree; or equivalent work experience.

What will set you apart:

• Your leadership experience includes leading teams through change
• You demonstrate approachability, innovation, accountability and thought leadership
• Demonstrated ability to work through change management as well as the rolling out new ways of working.
• Finding the right balance between building relationships and driving necessary change.
• Budgeting and financial management consistent with Technology Business Management (TBM).
• Implementation of new tools, methodologies, techniques and principles, that will increase effectiveness, staff productivity and customer experience.
• Responsible for attracting, retaining and developing employees in a diverse and inclusive environment. Will need to be able to understand the requirements and translate that into the appropriate resources required.

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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.

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

Company: Canada Life

Expected salary:

Location: London, ON – Toronto, ON

Job date: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 23:32:09 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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