Assistant Vice President, Agile Excellence Domain

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Sun Life is executing a large-scale organizational transformation towards digital leadership which focuses on putting clients at the centre of everything we do, being digital at heart, and working faster together. As part of this transformation, this critical role will scale agile delivery and mature Sun Life Canada teams to operate like a digital company.

Reporting to the Vice President, Client Journeys and Agile Excellence Domain, the AVP, Agile Excellence Domain will transform how we work and lead our Agile chapters (practices) of ~180 people (permanent employees and contractors) including Chapter Directors, Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Agile Delivery Leads, Service Delivery Managers and Project Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Establish a clear vision for the Agile Excellence Domain towards agile maturity in alignment with SAFe practices.
• Continuously improve Agile processes and practices to enhance responsiveness and adaptability.
• Work hand in hand with other domain leaders to align agile practices and ensure consistency in how chapters are structured to successfully support SL Canada’s digital strategy.
• Provide hands-on direction to our Agile Coach and Delivery Lead practices so that each business unit sees value in their digital maturity.
• Develop Scrum Master and project delivery leaders that drive business outcomes with speed and quality.
• Oversee resource management, planning, budgeting and talent acquisition across all roles in the Agile Excellence Domain.
• Work closely with journey/platform execution groups to understand their needs and enable successful delivery for Sun Life Canada.
• Develop and execute a talent strategy that enables career progression, mobility and professional development for all employees in the Agile Excellence Domain.
• Partner with Sun Life’s Value Realization Office to support Sun Life Canada’s digital transformation roadmap.
• Enable teams to be successful by providing necessary tools, coaching, change management and other support services.

Accountabilities:

Innovation and Transformation:

• Drive a culture of digital leadership, serving as a change agent and leading innovation and continuous improvement within the Agile Excellence Domain.
• Identify and champion new technologies, methodologies, and approaches that can enhance the organization's digital capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ideate, prototype, and pilot innovative digital solutions.

Competencies:

• Experience leading teams through transformation and in a digital environment.
• Strong business knowledge; demonstrating an understanding of Sun Life, industry trends and customer needs.
• Proven experience delivering Agile at scale (eg SAFe).
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies, processes, ceremonies, and tools.
• Demonstrated track record of driving innovation and leading digital transformation initiatives.

Experience:

• 10+ years of senior business/IT leadership experience, preferably in financial services.
• Proven experience leading digital transformations and improving an organization’s digital maturity.
• Possesses deep understanding of SAFe, Agile, Scrum, Portfolio Management and Project Management best practices.
• PMP designation and/or SAFe certification would be considered an asset.

What’s in it for you?

• Great Place to Work Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada – 2024 and 2023.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Pension, stock and savings programs.
• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: 145,000 - 235,000

Job Category: IT - Application Development

Posting End Date: 27/10/2024