Director, Archer Product Owner

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About the role

  • Director, Archer Product Owner overseeing RCIA programs and aligning Governance, Risk, and Controls. Leading collaborative teams to deliver on strategic initiatives at Sun Life.

Responsibilities

  • Scope out and establish the overall vision for the Journey or Archer Platform (“Platform”), creating and maintaining a robust roadmap to deliver on that vision
  • Coordinate and run the governance of the RCIA Program and oversee the financial management of the Journey or Platform
  • Build a clear centralized strategy for the Platform and pipeline of value-creating capabilities to drive continuous improvement for all three RCIA functions
  • Define and measure key metrics to evaluate the success of Journeys and the Platform facilitating continuous measurable improvement
  • Manage multiple, simultaneous priorities through developing project plans and monitoring/ reporting/ influencing traction to ensure implementation is completed on time and within budget
  • Give Platform teams clear direction and guidance so they know what to do but allow them to decide how to do it to accomplish their mission
  • Enable Platform teams to develop strategies and solutions that align with business outcomes, offering guidance along the way
  • Coordinate and review business requirements, solicit feedback, and ensure the project meets the RCIA stakeholders’ needs
  • Liaise with multiple teams and lead communications and relationships to facilitate smooth delivery
  • Ensure consistency and quality in the customer experience (RCIA teams, IT teams, business users) across the Journey or Platform.
  • Be accountable for prioritizing based on the needs of all teams in the Platform by understanding dependencies
  • Make significant contributions to change management to help implement innovative solutions and drive toward achievement of common goals
  • Serve as a thought leader and trusted business advisor to senior management and various stakeholders Leading practices
  • Support RCIA leaders on enhancing process efficiency, education and training, communication, and annual planning of Archer programs
  • Oversee Platform system maintenance including upgrades, outages, and monitoring
  • Work with the RCIA technical leads, Sun Life Technology teams and third parties to strengthen and implement change management protocols and practices
  • Review Platform performance monitoring results periodically to recommend changes to tools, data and processes and assist with implementing the changes
  • Own the role of point person to assist RCIA with cross-function day-to-day challenges in using the Platform
  • Identify integration points and establish connections between Journeys, IT, or Business Platforms and the broader business

Requirements

  • Strong working knowledge of key GRC or IRM systems is a must, e.g., Archer, MetricStream, Refinitiv RCIA
  • Good understanding of Risk, Compliance or Internal Audit practices and standards, process design and regulatory requirements
  • Extensive experience in digital and large-scale company transformations, with the managerial ability to lead and see initiatives through to fruition
  • In-depth understanding of best-in-class digital experiences and knowledge, coupled with expertise in Agile methodologies and Design
  • Assertive approach, capable of making decisions and driving outcomes along with the ability to build trust and rapport with stakeholders and team members
  • Proven track record of setting business vision and strategy, and successfully bringing them to life
  • Exceptional strategic and tactical thinking ability, combined with a strong business sense to challenge the status quo
  • Capability to develop and articulate reliable plans, linking them to functional and business financial plans
  • Strong communication, both verbally and in writing, skills
  • Ability to influence and negotiate across the organization at all levels
  • Excellent organizational skills, with a keen eye for planning and time management

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
  • 20 days vacation per year and an innovative sabbatical program
  • Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the US
  • Great Place to Work® award for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork
  • Flex hours and Flexible hybrid work model including in-country work-from-home if you prefer.
  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Being part of our Product Owner community, where we share best practices and broaden skill-sets
  • Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$110,000 - CA$180,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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