Job Description

Permanent Full Time




The Director of Technology Delivery is a highly experienced leader and mentor, tasked with overseeing the delivery and support of applications, spearheading new technology projects, and enhancing key applications.


This position is pivotal in driving innovation within their areas of responsibility, utilizing exceptional skills in interpersonal communication, and problem-solving.

What you will do:

Leveraging leadership abilities and technical knowledge to oversee, direct, and assist with significant and critical applications on daily basis, while leading internal change efforts to keep pace with technological advancements. Managing relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors, ensuring open and ongoing communication to pre-emptively address any issues with application or support performance. Supporting the continuous operation of applications and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with operational standards, managing vendor relationships, and meeting business needs. Building business relationship - Meet with business and cross functional teams to understand their priorities, advise them on solutions, and provide a forward-looking plan. Use your knowledge of Application and Development and Support in corporate areas to help business meet their goals Adapting Change - Be an advocate for change and help minimize ambiguity for the teams during the change. Leveraging technology - Become a technology expert. Share your knowledge by introducing team to new enabling technologies and frameworks to better manage the environment and gain measurable efficiencies.

What you will bring:

Over 10+ years of experience in creating and Delivering solutions that aligns with business needs. Equally Understand ITSM and SDLC frameworks and related processes Experience of SAP environments and applications like SAC, BTP, HANA and Fiory application development and support In-depth knowledge of Client Server, SAAS, IAAS application development and support Understanding of Development using .net, VB and C# with SQL as a DB in the backend Capable of preparing and validating solution design documents, ensuring scope clarity and adherence to technology standards. Drives the modernization of corporate applications, incorporating DevOps/SRE and cloud technologies Proven leadership in delivering application components for projects across varied applications. Acts as a subject matter expert throughout the project lifecycle. Guides a diverse team of technology development and support professionals. Fosters a collaborative work environment and assists team members in solving organizational, operational, and process challenges. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation. Extensive software development experience with robust communication and presentation skills. Overall understanding of IT risk identification and mitigation Leadership in solution delivery, involving multiple stakeholders and teams. Expertise in building and integrating external systems using SOAP/REST API connectors. Involved in the support, stability, and performance of production application systems, including problem resolution and escalation. Deep understanding of Enterprise Delivery Framework, application governance, and controls. Experience with delivering projects involving complex technical infrastructures and critical applications. Continually evolves thinking and methodologies to achieve excellence. Empowers and enables continuous improvement and achievement within the team. Dedicated to understanding and meeting client needs. Committed to going the extra mile to provide the right solutions. Driven by achieving objectives and delivering impactful results. Values meaningful relationships and maintains a diverse network. Engages others with respect and authenticity. Committed to personal growth and expanding knowledge. Should be willing to work off hours/on-call as and when required


The base salary for this position is between

$92,100

- $170,500

annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.



Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.



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Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.



You can be your best here. You're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.



Together, as part of a great team, you'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.



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.



It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.



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



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