VP Development

Fidelity Canada • Toronto, ON

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Vice President, Development will work closely with senior leadership to drive innovation, strategic planning and an overall technology first approach. Acts as the IS owner for major/critical/strategic projects, oversees the development and success of Fidelity’s critical projects. Provide follow-up on project advancement, communicate with all parties and ensure support of new products and services is seamlessly transitioned to the appropriate support team. Engage and build relationships with senior business leaders, external partners and with other Fidelity companies to reach a common goal for standards, processes, expertise, development and project delivery. Establish, manage and control budget, yearly objectives and long-term planning for the development of the team. Continually find new and innovative ways to use technology to drive enhancements, business improvements and/or IT cost efficiencies.

Requirements

• Completion of University degree (in computer Science or related field) or equivalent experience
• 7+ years’ experience in senior level management position(s)
• Experience overseeing complex IT systems and platforms, including experience in the administration of management information systems and enterprise technologies.
• Thorough knowledge of hardware, software and current and emerging information and technology services.
• 7-10 years’ experience within the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated ability in business technology planning, including collaborative decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively, innovate, prioritize and improvise as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and adoption of best practices.
• Ability to create and manage an integrated development life cycle; ability to integrate technological innovations into ongoing practices.
• Strong written, verbal and listening skills to enable the formation and communication of information technology vision and implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience using AI within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) would be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the IS owner for major/critical/strategic projects, oversees the development and success of Fidelity’s critical projects.
• Provide follow-up on project advancement, communicate with all parties and ensure support of new products and services is seamlessly transitioned to the appropriate support team.
• Engage and build relationships with senior business leaders, external partners and with other Fidelity companies to reach a common goal for standards, processes, expertise, development and project delivery.
• Establish, manage and control budget, yearly objectives and long-term planning for the development of the team.
• Continually find new and innovative ways to use technology to drive enhancements, business improvements and/or IT cost efficiencies.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in office options
• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $6000 annually for mental health services and therapy
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
• Up to $650 for home office equipment
• Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree