Associate Vice President – Personal Insurance Technology Leader

1 week ago


Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time
Job Title: Associate Vice President – Personal Insurance Technology

Definity Financial Corporation is a leading insurance company in Canada, and we're looking for a talented Associate Vice President – Personal Insurance Technology to join our team. As a key member of our Technology Solutions leadership team, you will be responsible for developing, evolving, and executing the technology strategy for our Personal Insurance business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead multiple concurrent delivery initiatives and own the development, ongoing maintenance, and support of policy, billing, and rating systems.
  • Negotiate scope, budget, and schedule with senior business and technology stakeholders, including product owners, channel partners, and technology partners.
  • Promote disciplined agile delivery to ensure successful outcomes that meet business needs and technology standards.
  • Ensure solutions are aligned to the technology target state, including decommissioning plans for legacy assets.
  • Identify and engage vendor partners for outsourced efforts and manage vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Talent Management:
  • Establish a leadership structure and adequate delivery capacity to meet growing demands.
  • Partner with HR and Recruitment to identify and recruit top talent.
  • Ongoing talent management to ensure team members have meaningful development plans and rewarding careers.
Support and Operations:
  • Ensure operational processes and support structures are in place for the Personal Insurance technology systems.
  • Establish a model for ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements for the platforms.
  • Drive continuous improvement to ensure optimal availability and resiliency of the platforms.
Requirements:
  • University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Previous executive-level experience in the insurance technology domain leading large teams in a matrixed environment.
  • Experience leading complex technology delivery of Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, Rating, including major upgrades and Cloud migration.
  • Deep technology skills, including architecture, systems design, and systems integration, inclusive of APIs and microservices on Public Cloud (AWS and Google preferred).
  • Proven ability to evaluate technology options and drive technology selection/decisions, including build vs buy scenarios.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing an IT strategy that delivers both near-term results while building for the future.
  • Proven ability to successfully lead transformational change that impacts technology, people, and process.
  • Skillful communicator and influencer to build relationships, advance decision-making, and effect change over time.
  • Strong coach and developer of people with a demonstrated track record in talent management.
  • Demonstrates a high level of quantitative skills and analytical rigor in formulating accountabilities, metrics, and objectives.
  • Highly motivated individual with demonstrated outstanding people management, leadership, and coaching skills.
  • Must be able to work with a pool of experts and ensure high levels of service even when the effort crosses organizational boundaries.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
  • Excellent customer service orientation and a professional approach, including ability to interact with all levels within the organization.
  • Solid understanding of application development approaches, methodologies, and governance models.
  • Proven negotiation and influencing abilities, with contract/vendor management experience an asset.
  • Strong communicator with excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.

Salary range: $104,700 - $214,200

Definity Financial Corporation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions, and the local labour market. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Definity Financial Corporation is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting us.

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).



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