Associate Director, IT Solutions Delivery - Data Management

iA Financial Group•Montreal, QC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Associate Director, IT Solutions Delivery - Data Management, you will play a key role in the implementation, evolution, and maintenance of data management IT solutions that support business intelligence and advanced analytics. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise and fully leverage your potential within a caring and trusted organization. At iA Financial Group, people and professional development are at the heart of everything we do, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. You will be responsible for solution delivery, service performance, and the success of a team specialized in data management, while contributing to the establishment of a high-performance management framework. As a trusted partner to business sectors, you will help ensure data accessibility, availability, quality, and optimal usage to support decision-making and value creation across the organization.

Requirements

Is recognized for their ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams while effectively managing change and conflict.
Demonstrates expertise in delivering data management, business intelligence, analytics, or digital transformation solutions, as well as strong knowledge of software development lifecycles and DevOps, Agile, and Lean methodologies.
Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to define strategies and implement effective solutions in collaboration with partners and vendors.
Is known for excellent communication, knowledge-sharing, and influencing skills with a variety of IT and business stakeholders, both internal and external.
Has at least eight years of relevant experience in information technology and management, combined with a university degree in computer science, business administration, actuarial science, analytics, or a related discipline.
Has an intermediate level of proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written, as the role requires daily communication with internal and external partners and suppliers, including unilingual English-speaking partners and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the financial services and insurance industry is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Leading and mobilizing resources (employees and contractors), including recruitment, development, performance evaluation, and retention, while planning, organizing, and optimizing the unit’s workload to ensure effective resource allocation and alignment with business priorities.
Being accountable for the delivery of IT solutions and services, including operational performance, quality of deliverables, and client satisfaction.
Defining and implementing strategies, action plans, and activities required to achieve business unit objectives, as well as data management orientations.
Overseeing the tactical and operational management of IT services, including escalation management, coordination with IT partners and business sectors, acting as a first-line IT representative for supported sectors, and representing the department in various forums.
Contributing to budget management and ensuring adherence to costs, timelines, and scope, while acting as an IT asset owner responsible for the health, evolution, and performance of the systems, applications, and platforms under your responsibility.