AVP IT Operations

Job title: AVP IT Operations

Job description: Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are seeking a positive and collaborative AVP IT Operations for Information Technology.

What you’ll do

· Provides operational, strategic and consultative services to the CIO

· Enables effectiveness by providing: 1) research and analysis, timely reporting, and BU updates 2) preparation and background information for meetings 3) communication and messaging

• Creates compelling business communications
• Understands how IT operations work and interface with the business

· Enables effectiveness through meeting management & facilitation, follow up on IT Leadership action items, and design support for strategic and event planning

· Supports CIO in facilitating team effectiveness by providing timely updates and agenda prioritization & alignment. Ensures clear communication between all internal stakeholders.

· Influences and shapes design of strategy and event planning for the CIO by collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to determine issues, opportunities and topics requiring Leadership Team attention

· Executes events for the Senior Leadership Team to assist in delivering Aviva’s key strategies and objectives to shareholders, employees and the industry

· Leads internal to IT project management for the IT Senior Leadership Team including. Ensures timely reporting of key issues and risks.

· Position recognized internally and externally as trusted advisor to the CIO

• Acts as delegate for the CIO as required

· Members of the Senior Leadership community rely on this role to provide valued and trusted guidance, coaching, advice and support

What you’ll bring

• Degree/equivalent, preferably MBA or similar broad-based qualification/experience
• Strong knowledge of technology and financial services particularly GI
• Familiarity with our business lines, products, distribution channels and market focus
• Expert capabilities with MS Office- particularly powerpoint and Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong business acumen, coupled with excellent project management/facilitation skills
• Strong ability to influence and communicate across all areas of the business
• Ability to make decisions, use independent judgment, establish priorities, and work effectively on multiple initiatives
• Capacity to consider, process and filter large amounts of complex information quickly and identify appropriate actions
• Expansive business experience gained within progressive leadership and individual contributor roles
• Led/participated on initiatives that translated a strategic vision and business strategies into tangible plans and deliverables
• Played key role in successfully completing major change
• Led development and implementation of high profile strategic and tactical projects
• Experience in participating on initiatives that translate strategic visions and business strategies into tangible plans and deliverables.

What you’ll get

• Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Exceptional Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.

Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Talent Acquisition Partner who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

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