Manager, IT Service Delivery

iA Financial Group • Montreal, QC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Manager, IT Service Delivery – Industrial Alliance, Auto and Home Insurance, you will play a key role in delivering technology solutions, managing the lifecycle of information assets, and supporting business partners in achieving their objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to showcase your leadership, strategic vision, and expertise in information technology management. You will thrive in an environment where people, collaboration, performance, and innovation are top priorities, while contributing to large-scale technology initiatives that have a tangible impact on the organization.

Requirements

• Holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field of equivalent standing.
• Has 15 years of relevant and extensive experience in information technology.
• Possesses significant experience managing multiple project teams as well as large-scale projects.
• Demonstrates expertise in preparing and presenting business cases for major IT initiatives, as well as in the strategic planning of corporate IT development directions.
• Excels at managing relationships with business leaders and stakeholders to support the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Has a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, DevOps practices, Agile methodologies, Lean principles, and IT operating and capital budgeting processes.
• Is recognized for strong leadership, learning agility, intellectual curiosity, communication skills, the ability to mobilize teams through change, and a strong interest in people development.
• Has an intermediate level of English proficiency and an advanced level of French proficiency, as the role requires communicating with unilingual English- and French-speaking external vendors on an almost daily basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the property and casualty insurance industry is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary point of contact for all IT services provided to the Industrial Alliance, Auto and Home Insurance sector.
• Advising internal partners on the selection and implementation of IT solutions, including the acquisition and integration of software packages, shared and reusable services, and cloud-based solutions.
• Overseeing the performance of solution delivery under your responsibility, including security, vendors, financial data, project health, production environments, and compliance.
• Leading the delivery of IT services and solutions in alignment with business needs, Information Technology Vice-Presidency objectives, quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and standards, particularly in project management, design, development, procurement, configuration, testing, and compliance.
• Managing business needs, applications, information, data, infrastructure, and services while maintaining ongoing communication with business sector leaders.
• Planning and overseeing the financial, material, and human resources of your department, and reporting on performance to senior management.

Benefits

• A work environment where learning and development go hand in hand with a shared pursuit of excellence.
• Artificial intelligence tools are available to everyone, enhancing personal effectiveness and supporting organizational growth.
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where people can thrive and reach their full potential.
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.
• A culture that values human skills, professional growth, and collaboration.
• The chance to contribute to strategic technology initiatives that have a meaningful impact on business needs across the organization.
• A leadership role where you can foster career growth, motivation, and retention among specialized professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager