SAP – Senior Architecture Specialist – Migration (SAP Basis & RISE) – Toronto, ON

Company: SAP

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 21 May 2025 22:20:31 GMT

Job description: We help the world run betterAt SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.SummaryWe are looking for an accomplished Senior Architecture Specialist who is well versed in delivering consistent and high-quality results to join our SAP Enterprise Cloud Services team. You will contribute to SAP’s strategy by partnering with our customers with their SAP S/4HANA adoption on their path to the Intelligent Enterprise.The Role

  • As a Senior Architecture Specialist, you will be responsible for the technical and architectural discussions with the customer, solution roadmap development.
  • Analyze and implement SAP support methodology.
  • Bring comprehensive knowledge on SAP S/4HANA architecture, conversion, and migration path.
  • Leverage the SAP high availability or disaster recovery architecture, network, and virtualization technologies (e.g., load-balancer, virtual machine etc.).
  • Ability to own, and lead migration related tasks and activities.
  • Deliver high quality migration service to ensure stable operations.

What you bring

  • Minimum 8+ years of SAP Technical Administration (preferably in the domain of SAP Basis skill)
  • Ability to work effectively as a virtual member of a dynamic, dispersed team (remote).
  • Strong background in SAP Solutions, products, and cloud technologies.
  • Ability to deliver projects as a technical lead in a heterogeneous environment.
  • Good knowledge on S/4HANA architectures and migration paths and tools.
  • Good understanding of capabilities of at least one Hyperscale Clouds (AWS; MS Azure or GCP).
  • Experience on at least 1 Brownfield OS/DB migration to any hyperscalers (AWS, Azure or GCP).
  • Certified on SAP S/4HANA conversion and OS/DB Migrations will be beneficial.
  • Solid understanding as well as experience in SAP HANA.
  • Experience in Technical Architecture/Implementation/Change Management approaches
  • Expert across multiple SAP and non-SAP technologies.
  • Willingness to travel to the customer for migration project related discussions if required.
  • Excellent communication both Verbal and Written in English.

Meet your team SAP Enterprise Cloud Services is part of the SAP Product Engineering board area in SAP. SAP Enterprise Cloud Services is a business unit focusing on delivery of managed private cloud services. To provide our customers with the right level of service, we have technical and customer facing roles within the unit along with technical delivery.#TSMExcellenceCenter#SAPCloudReq#SAPECSCareersBring out your bestSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.We win with inclusionSAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: .For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 102,400 – 214300(CAD) CAD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount, and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: .Due to the nature of the role, which involves global interactions with SAP entities, as well as with employees and stakeholders in Canada, functional proficiency in English is required for positions based in the Quebec.Requisition ID: 425661 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 – 20% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

SAP – Senior Architecture Specialist – Migration (SAP Basis & RISE) – Toronto, ON

Company: SAP

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 21 May 2025 23:25:36 GMT

Job description: We help the world run betterAt SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.SummaryWe are looking for an accomplished Senior Architecture Specialist who is well versed in delivering consistent and high-quality results to join our SAP Enterprise Cloud Services team. You will contribute to SAP’s strategy by partnering with our customers with their SAP S/4HANA adoption on their path to the Intelligent Enterprise.The Role

  • As a Senior Architecture Specialist, you will be responsible for the technical and architectural discussions with the customer, solution roadmap development.
  • Analyze and implement SAP support methodology.
  • Bring comprehensive knowledge on SAP S/4HANA architecture, conversion, and migration path.
  • Leverage the SAP high availability or disaster recovery architecture, network, and virtualization technologies (e.g., load-balancer, virtual machine etc.).
  • Ability to own, and lead migration related tasks and activities.
  • Deliver high quality migration service to ensure stable operations.

What you bring

  • Minimum 8+ years of SAP Technical Administration (preferably in the domain of SAP Basis skill)
  • Ability to work effectively as a virtual member of a dynamic, dispersed team (remote).
  • Strong background in SAP Solutions, products, and cloud technologies.
  • Ability to deliver projects as a technical lead in a heterogeneous environment.
  • Good knowledge on S/4HANA architectures and migration paths and tools.
  • Good understanding of capabilities of at least one Hyperscale Clouds (AWS; MS Azure or GCP).
  • Experience on at least 1 Brownfield OS/DB migration to any hyperscalers (AWS, Azure or GCP).
  • Certified on SAP S/4HANA conversion and OS/DB Migrations will be beneficial.
  • Solid understanding as well as experience in SAP HANA.
  • Experience in Technical Architecture/Implementation/Change Management approaches
  • Expert across multiple SAP and non-SAP technologies.
  • Willingness to travel to the customer for migration project related discussions if required.
  • Excellent communication both Verbal and Written in English.

Meet your team SAP Enterprise Cloud Services is part of the SAP Product Engineering board area in SAP. SAP Enterprise Cloud Services is a business unit focusing on delivery of managed private cloud services. To provide our customers with the right level of service, we have technical and customer facing roles within the unit along with technical delivery.#TSMExcellenceCenter#SAPCloudReq#SAPECSCareersBring out your bestSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.We win with inclusionSAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: .For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 102,400 – 214300(CAD) CAD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount, and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: .Due to the nature of the role, which involves global interactions with SAP entities, as well as with employees and stakeholders in Canada, functional proficiency in English is required for positions based in the Quebec.Requisition ID: 425661 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 – 20% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-HybridRequisition ID: 425661Posted Date: May 20, 2025Work Area: Information TechnologyCareer Status: ProfessionalEmployment Type: Regular Full TimeExpected Travel: 0 – 20%Location:Toronto, ON, CA, M5K 1B7Job alert

Deloitte – Senior Information Architecture, Deloitte Global Technology – Toronto, ON

Company: Deloitte

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $85000 – 156000 per year

Job date: Fri, 23 May 2025 22:08:49 GMT

Job description: Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Remote
Reference code: 129335
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Ottawa, ON; Vancouver, BCOur PurposeAt Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

  • Have many careers in one Firm.
  • Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
  • Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

—Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.What will your typical day look like?In this interesting and diverse role, you will play a key role driving the determination of our content structure to support appropriate user access to our content. You will be conduit between our global Audit & Assurance business stakeholders, our development and content production teams.Working with the Information Architect Lead this role will be responsible for developing and deploying the Deloitte Way of content creation and curation, interacting with senior business stakeholders, working with a team of Information Architects, conveying information architecture requirements to development teams, supporting the strategy for testing and content transition from legacy content systems for multiple content streams.Key activities:

  • Contributing to and supporting the business vision as it relates to content strategy and content delivery objectives
  • Identifying the necessary elements for the DITA content model and their proper usage, including working with the content authors and editors and/or user experience designers to deliver content to consumers
  • Determining if and how the content model will be customized (e.g., applying constraints or specializing topics or elements).
  • Defining content organization standards including identifying proper reuse strategies for content within and outside of the storage system
  • Creating and maintaining common reusable content (e.g., approved boilerplate text, warnings, product names, glossary terms, note usage, etc.).
  • Creating content authoring templates and developing examples of content structures and appropriate element usage.
  • Defining content access requirements, such as a faceted browser search support via taxonomy or index term requirements.
  • Assessing content delivery requirements for each consuming system in collaboration with the Product Owners of each of the consuming systems.
  • Identifying content for conversion from legacy systems and developing conversion specifications for the necessary source formats

About the teamDeloitte Technology works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect Deloitte around the world. In this truly global environment, we operate not in “what is” but rather “what can be” to help Deloitte deliver and connect with its clients, its communities, and one another in ways not previously conceived.Enough about us, let’s talk about youRequired skills:

  • 8+ years of information architecture experience, especially DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture) expertise demonstrated on multiple projects
  • Key contributor roles on strategic and complex development programs for large scale enterprises in a global, decentralized environment
  • Vision to identify, define, and refine the “Big Picture” for content usage for global content creation and usage.
  • Strong communication skills to gain support for cross-product team initiatives from global stakeholders.
  • Comprehension of business drivers and their impact on content creation, reuse, and delivery.
  • Analysis of content structure for its semantic value.
  • Strong training skills to train others in proper element usage.
  • Collaboration with other roles to create, manage, reuse, customize, and deliver content.
  • Ability to coach or mentor others.

Total RewardsThe salary range for this position is $85,000 – $156,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people’s unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as “Deloitte Days”, dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.Be yourself, and more.We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.You shape how we make impact.Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.Be the leader you want to beSome guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.Have as many careers as you want.We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.The next step is yoursAt Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our , and the .We encourage you to connect with us at if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte experience globally.Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.

Deloitte – Senior Information Architecture, Deloitte Global Technology – Toronto, ON

Company: Deloitte

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $85000 – 156000 per year

Job date: Sat, 24 May 2025 07:51:22 GMT

Job description: Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Remote
Reference code: 129335
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Ottawa, ON; Vancouver, BCOur PurposeAt Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

  • Have many careers in one Firm.
  • Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
  • Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

—Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.What will your typical day look like?In this interesting and diverse role, you will play a key role driving the determination of our content structure to support appropriate user access to our content. You will be conduit between our global Audit & Assurance business stakeholders, our development and content production teams.Working with the Information Architect Lead this role will be responsible for developing and deploying the Deloitte Way of content creation and curation, interacting with senior business stakeholders, working with a team of Information Architects, conveying information architecture requirements to development teams, supporting the strategy for testing and content transition from legacy content systems for multiple content streams.Key activities:

  • Contributing to and supporting the business vision as it relates to content strategy and content delivery objectives
  • Identifying the necessary elements for the DITA content model and their proper usage, including working with the content authors and editors and/or user experience designers to deliver content to consumers
  • Determining if and how the content model will be customized (e.g., applying constraints or specializing topics or elements).
  • Defining content organization standards including identifying proper reuse strategies for content within and outside of the storage system
  • Creating and maintaining common reusable content (e.g., approved boilerplate text, warnings, product names, glossary terms, note usage, etc.).
  • Creating content authoring templates and developing examples of content structures and appropriate element usage.
  • Defining content access requirements, such as a faceted browser search support via taxonomy or index term requirements.
  • Assessing content delivery requirements for each consuming system in collaboration with the Product Owners of each of the consuming systems.
  • Identifying content for conversion from legacy systems and developing conversion specifications for the necessary source formats

About the teamDeloitte Technology works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect Deloitte around the world. In this truly global environment, we operate not in “what is” but rather “what can be” to help Deloitte deliver and connect with its clients, its communities, and one another in ways not previously conceived.Enough about us, let’s talk about youRequired skills:

  • 8+ years of information architecture experience, especially DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture) expertise demonstrated on multiple projects
  • Key contributor roles on strategic and complex development programs for large scale enterprises in a global, decentralized environment
  • Vision to identify, define, and refine the “Big Picture” for content usage for global content creation and usage.
  • Strong communication skills to gain support for cross-product team initiatives from global stakeholders.
  • Comprehension of business drivers and their impact on content creation, reuse, and delivery.
  • Analysis of content structure for its semantic value.
  • Strong training skills to train others in proper element usage.
  • Collaboration with other roles to create, manage, reuse, customize, and deliver content.
  • Ability to coach or mentor others.

Total RewardsThe salary range for this position is $85,000 – $156,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people’s unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as “Deloitte Days”, dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.Be yourself, and more.We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.You shape how we make impact.Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.Be the leader you want to beSome guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.Have as many careers as you want.We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.The next step is yoursAt Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our , and the .We encourage you to connect with us at if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte experience globally.Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.

Sun Life Financial – AVP, GenAI Architecture & Services – Toronto, ON – York, ON

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Toronto, ON – York, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 10 May 2025 23:24:22 GMT

Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:We seek a visionary leader with deep expertise to spearhead architectural design and acceleration of cutting-edge Generative AI solutions across Sun Life globally. The Assistant Vice President, GenAI Architecture & Services will report into the Global Chief Enterprise Architect and will also lead a team of Architects that partner with Business Groups across Canada, U.S., Asia, Corporate and SLC Management offices.The AVP will play a critical role in aligning GenAI initiatives with enterprise goals, ensuring scalable and compliant architectures, and driving innovation through collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between strategic vision and technical execution to deliver business outcomes using enterprise GenAI architecture patterns.Responsibilities:Strategy and innovation

  • Ability to orchestrate business and strategic knowledge and technology knowledge to understand how to generate business value from the use of GenAI
  • Contribute to the inclusion of GenAI solutions in business and IT strategies to achieve business outcomes, including quantifiable business value
  • Evolving and maturing a culture that trusts and uses GenAI in the right places at the right time in the right amounts of human versus machine talent mix
  • Contribute to the growth of a GenAI and Data-literate employee population at Sun Life
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to identify opportunities for GenAI driven innovation and define a roadmap for implementation.
  • Stay abreast of emerging GenAI technologies, trends, and innovations, recommending and integrating them where appropriate.
  • Be a thought leader in the responsible and ethical use of GenAI at Sun Life to achieve our purpose

Team and Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Build strong partnership with Enterprise Data & Analytics Enablement team and the Data & Analytics Enterprise architecture team in defining and delivering the target state capabilities associated with the GenAI strategy.
  • Partner with business leaders, application architects, solution engineers and platform owners in the adoption of GenAI services, patterns and best practices to achieve business outcomes
  • Advocate for GenAI adoption and educate the Enterprise Architecture & Engineering community as well as stakeholders on its value and implications.
  • Mentor and guide architects and engineers with respect to GenAI capabilities and patterns, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Scale the use of GenAI capabilities by training team members, supporting skill development and maintaining focus on change management and adoption.
  • Build strong relationships with external vendors, research organizations, and technology partners.
  • Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating business needs into technical requirements.
  • Partner with IT, governance, and security teams to ensure robust and compliant solutions

AI Architecture Design and Development

  • Work to continually improve the Sun Life architecture framework and governance processes to drive the consistent and responsible use of GenAI.
  • Own/Advise and maintain key deliverables to direct the evolution of GenAI capabilities, services, tools, and platforms to support and inform build vs. buy decisions. Key deliverables including but not limited to:
  • Enterprise Capability Model aspects for GenAI.
  • Personas and Journeys to support aligning GenAI development and use across Sun Life.
  • Roadmap of foundational GenAI services, tools, and platforms.
  • Taxonomy of GenAI functional uses.
  • Data & Analytics supported reference architectures for GenAI systems (buy and build).
  • Oversee the design of GenAI frameworks and solutions, including foundation model training / tuning, deployment pipelines, and integration with existing systems.
  • Ensure seamless integration of foundation models / LLMs with data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise applications.
  • Guide the selection of Foundation Models (LLMs, SLMs), GenAI services, tools, and frameworks to meet enterprise needs.
  • Drive the adoption of best practices in the use of GenAI, foundation models and LLMs in application development

Operational Excellence

  • Develop and communicate architectural blueprints, standards, and guidelines to support enterprise-wide GenAI adoption.
  • Establish metrics and KPIs to evaluate the success and performance of GenAI solutions and value realization.
  • Optimize costs and resource utilization while ensuring high performance and scalability of GenAI services.
  • Monitor emerging GenAI and trends, ensuring the organization stays ahead of the curve.
  • Promote the use of rapid prototyping using GenAI services to safely test new uses of GenAI in the enterprise.

Key Deliverables

  • Build GenAI architecture frameworks for scalable and safe application development using GenAIAdvise on /Identify on strategic GenAI initiatives aligned with enterprise goals.
  • Enhanced collaboration between business units, delivery teams and governance teams for optimized outcomes.
  • Scalable data pipelines and governance systems for GenAI solutions.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • At least 5 years in a strategic technology leadership role
  • 10+ years of experience in application architecture or data architecture at an enterprise level.
  • 3 to 5 years or more specializing in Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Proven track record of delivering enterprise AI, ML and GenAI solutions at scale.
  • Strong expertise in data ecosystems, including data lakes, data warehouses, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Management and development of enterprise architects

Technical Expertise

  • Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks and application development processes
  • In-depth knowledge of AI / ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and data processing tools (Spark, Kafka etc).
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, Java, or Scala.
  • Expertise in designing AI pipelines, MLOps practices, and model deployment strategies.
  • Expertise in the use of AI / ML and GenAI in application development
  • Thought leader in the use of prototyping and experimentation to test new ideas including rapid deployment and rapid UI development

Soft Skills

  • Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • A passion for innovation and leveraging technology to create business value.

Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s or Ph.D degree is preferred).

Preferred Certifications:

  • TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty, Azure AI Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer
  • Agile / Scrum certifications

As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position includes managing both French and English-speaking staff (Quebec and outside Quebec) and providing daily support to the team.What’s in it for you?

  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada – 2025, 2024 and 2023
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2025
  • Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work® certification from Excellence Canada. Sun Life is one of only four companies in Canada to ever receive this certification – 2024
  • Top Work Places® for Remote Work – Monster Canada – 2024
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2024 and 2022
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces for Women in Canada – 2024
  • Flexible hybrid work model. #LI-Hybrid
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 145,000/145 000 – 235,000/235 000Job Category: IT – Application DevelopmentPosting End Date: 25/05/2025

Sun Life Financial – AVP, GenAI Architecture & Services – Toronto, ON – York, ON

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Toronto, ON – York, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 11 May 2025 05:41:11 GMT

Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:We seek a visionary leader with deep expertise to spearhead architectural design and acceleration of cutting-edge Generative AI solutions across Sun Life globally. The Assistant Vice President, GenAI Architecture & Services will report into the Global Chief Enterprise Architect and will also lead a team of Architects that partner with Business Groups across Canada, U.S., Asia, Corporate and SLC Management offices.The AVP will play a critical role in aligning GenAI initiatives with enterprise goals, ensuring scalable and compliant architectures, and driving innovation through collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between strategic vision and technical execution to deliver business outcomes using enterprise GenAI architecture patterns.Responsibilities:Strategy and innovation

  • Ability to orchestrate business and strategic knowledge and technology knowledge to understand how to generate business value from the use of GenAI
  • Contribute to the inclusion of GenAI solutions in business and IT strategies to achieve business outcomes, including quantifiable business value
  • Evolving and maturing a culture that trusts and uses GenAI in the right places at the right time in the right amounts of human versus machine talent mix
  • Contribute to the growth of a GenAI and Data-literate employee population at Sun Life
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to identify opportunities for GenAI driven innovation and define a roadmap for implementation.
  • Stay abreast of emerging GenAI technologies, trends, and innovations, recommending and integrating them where appropriate.
  • Be a thought leader in the responsible and ethical use of GenAI at Sun Life to achieve our purpose

Team and Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Build strong partnership with Enterprise Data & Analytics Enablement team and the Data & Analytics Enterprise architecture team in defining and delivering the target state capabilities associated with the GenAI strategy.
  • Partner with business leaders, application architects, solution engineers and platform owners in the adoption of GenAI services, patterns and best practices to achieve business outcomes
  • Advocate for GenAI adoption and educate the Enterprise Architecture & Engineering community as well as stakeholders on its value and implications.
  • Mentor and guide architects and engineers with respect to GenAI capabilities and patterns, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Scale the use of GenAI capabilities by training team members, supporting skill development and maintaining focus on change management and adoption.
  • Build strong relationships with external vendors, research organizations, and technology partners.
  • Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating business needs into technical requirements.
  • Partner with IT, governance, and security teams to ensure robust and compliant solutions

AI Architecture Design and Development

  • Work to continually improve the Sun Life architecture framework and governance processes to drive the consistent and responsible use of GenAI.
  • Own/Advise and maintain key deliverables to direct the evolution of GenAI capabilities, services, tools, and platforms to support and inform build vs. buy decisions. Key deliverables including but not limited to:
  • Enterprise Capability Model aspects for GenAI.
  • Personas and Journeys to support aligning GenAI development and use across Sun Life.
  • Roadmap of foundational GenAI services, tools, and platforms.
  • Taxonomy of GenAI functional uses.
  • Data & Analytics supported reference architectures for GenAI systems (buy and build).
  • Oversee the design of GenAI frameworks and solutions, including foundation model training / tuning, deployment pipelines, and integration with existing systems.
  • Ensure seamless integration of foundation models / LLMs with data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise applications.
  • Guide the selection of Foundation Models (LLMs, SLMs), GenAI services, tools, and frameworks to meet enterprise needs.
  • Drive the adoption of best practices in the use of GenAI, foundation models and LLMs in application development

Operational Excellence

  • Develop and communicate architectural blueprints, standards, and guidelines to support enterprise-wide GenAI adoption.
  • Establish metrics and KPIs to evaluate the success and performance of GenAI solutions and value realization.
  • Optimize costs and resource utilization while ensuring high performance and scalability of GenAI services.
  • Monitor emerging GenAI and trends, ensuring the organization stays ahead of the curve.
  • Promote the use of rapid prototyping using GenAI services to safely test new uses of GenAI in the enterprise.

Key Deliverables

  • Build GenAI architecture frameworks for scalable and safe application development using GenAIAdvise on /Identify on strategic GenAI initiatives aligned with enterprise goals.
  • Enhanced collaboration between business units, delivery teams and governance teams for optimized outcomes.
  • Scalable data pipelines and governance systems for GenAI solutions.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • At least 5 years in a strategic technology leadership role
  • 10+ years of experience in application architecture or data architecture at an enterprise level.
  • 3 to 5 years or more specializing in Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Proven track record of delivering enterprise AI, ML and GenAI solutions at scale.
  • Strong expertise in data ecosystems, including data lakes, data warehouses, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Management and development of enterprise architects

Technical Expertise

  • Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks and application development processes
  • In-depth knowledge of AI / ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and data processing tools (Spark, Kafka etc).
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, Java, or Scala.
  • Expertise in designing AI pipelines, MLOps practices, and model deployment strategies.
  • Expertise in the use of AI / ML and GenAI in application development
  • Thought leader in the use of prototyping and experimentation to test new ideas including rapid deployment and rapid UI development

Soft Skills

  • Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • A passion for innovation and leveraging technology to create business value.

Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s or Ph.D degree is preferred).

Preferred Certifications:

  • TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty, Azure AI Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer
  • Agile / Scrum certifications

As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position includes managing both French and English-speaking staff (Quebec and outside Quebec) and providing daily support to the team.What’s in it for you?

  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada – 2025, 2024 and 2023
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2025
  • Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work® certification from Excellence Canada. Sun Life is one of only four companies in Canada to ever receive this certification – 2024
  • Top Work Places® for Remote Work – Monster Canada – 2024
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2024 and 2022
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces for Women in Canada – 2024
  • Flexible hybrid work model. #LI-Hybrid
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 145,000/145 000 – 235,000/235 000Job Category: IT – Application DevelopmentPosting End Date: 25/05/2025

Sun Life Financial – AVP, Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Execution – Toronto, ON – York, ON

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Toronto, ON – York, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 11 May 2025 05:14:23 GMT

Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:The Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Execution will be a visionary thinker with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams globally to influence and drive towards the delivery of measurable business outcomes. Reporting to the Global Chief Enterprise Architect, the AVP will be a key advisor in shaping the global technology landscape at Sun Life.The AVP, Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Execution will lead the strategic planning process across Enterprise Architecture (EA), as well as ensure linkage and alignment to the business strategies and operational planning processes. This role is key in providing guidance in partnership with country Chief Architects, platform and portfolio level architects on large strategic initiatives that span across multiple markets, business units and platforms. The AVP will also be responsible for communicating strategy to a variety of audiences, including senior management across the Business as well as IT and other supporting areas.Responsibilities:Strategy and innovation

  • Lead key Enterprise Architecture strategies that have global leverage and span across multiple markets, business units and platforms working closely with respective Enterprise Architecture peers, Business group CIOs, IT Platform Owners and Business Strategy groups to drive the vision of future architectures.
  • Develop, document and communicate the overall Enterprise Architecture strategy, by partnering with peers across the Enterprise Architecture, Business group CIOs, IT Platform Owners and Business Strategy groups alike.
  • Work closely with IT leaders and other Sun Life Business Units to obtain knowledge of their strategic direction.
  • Act as a thought leader, provide guidance on industry best practices and architecture frameworks.
  • Remain abreast of external trends in the digital space by participating in the start-up, FinTech and InsurTech communities.
  • Connect with vendor partners, attend external conferences, and nurture existing relationships with the goal of informing on trends to be presented to Business & IT partners through key executive communications and the planning and execution of the global enterprise Technology Summits.
  • Support the Country CIOs, Technology executives, Enterprise Architecture leaders, and business partners to define and advance the Enterprise Architecture strategic ambitions. Provide input to strategic plans and plan development, understanding 2-3 year business requirements and strategies.
  • Plan Enterprise Architecture Summits and Roadshows: Organize and lead summits, roadshows, and forums to showcase how architecture initiatives drive business value and outcomes, foster global collaboration, and engage stakeholders.

Enterprise Architecture metrics

  • Lead the planning and development of Enterprise Architecture metrics including objectives and key results (OKRs), and balanced scorecard that provide insights on the progress towards operational and transformational technology ambitions.

Enterprise Architecture practices & processes

  • Work closely with the Enterprise Architecture governance teams to drive towards EA excellence by maturing the EA practice and driving measurable efficiencies from the EA processes.
  • Lead the evolution of Data and Analytical products (including but not limited to Enterprise Knowledge Graphs, Digital Twins of the Organization, and GenAI solutions) that improve EA design, documentation, governance, and maintenance processes.

Qualifications:Education and Experience

  • 15+ years of experience in IT, with 7+ years in Enterprise Architecture or a related leadership role.
  • Proven experience in defining Enterprise Architecture strategies for large-scale technology transformations in a complex, global organization.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Preferred skills:Technical Expertise

  • Expertise in authoring industry white papers and conducting technology trend analyses.
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, or similar).
  • Knowledge in cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), data architecture, and emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain.
  • Understanding of modern development practices, including DevOps, Agile, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to define and implement enterprise architecture and best practices across large, complex organizations.

Leadership and Communication

  • Proven ability to define and track team OKRs, ensuring measurable impact on organizational goals.
  • Strong understanding of global collaboration, with experience partnering with geographically dispersed enterprise architects.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with a proven track record of building high-performing hybrid teams of enterprise architects.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to drive organizational change.
  • Experience with executive communications, e.g., workshops, reporting to C-Suite or external audience.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Experience planning and executing summits, roadshows, or similar initiatives to promote architecture strategies and demonstrate the value to delivering business outcomes.
  • Excellence in the presentation process to key and executive stakeholders (storyboard to finished product and speaker notes).

Not necessary, but considered an asset:

  • Management or technology consulting experience.
  • Experience in FinTech, InsurTech or traditional financial services.
  • Specialized experience in any of the following enterprise technologies: application programming interface (API), data & analytics (“big data”), cloud infrastructure, DevOps, cyber security, web or mobile development.
  • Experience with Agile delivery methodologies.

As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position includes managing both French and English-speaking staff (Quebec and outside Quebec) and providing daily support to the team.What’s in it for you?

  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada – 2025, 2024 and 2023
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2025
  • Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work® certification from Excellence Canada. Sun Life is one of only four companies in Canada to ever receive this certification – 2024
  • Top Work Places® for Remote Work – Monster Canada – 2024
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2024 and 2022
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces for Women in Canada – 2024
  • Flexible hybrid work model. #LI-Hybrid
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 145,000/145 000 – 235,000/235 000Job Category: IT – Application DevelopmentPosting End Date: 25/05/2025

Sun Life Financial – AVP, Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Execution – Toronto, ON – York, ON

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Toronto, ON – York, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 11 May 2025 03:38:48 GMT

Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:The Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Execution will be a visionary thinker with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams globally to influence and drive towards the delivery of measurable business outcomes. Reporting to the Global Chief Enterprise Architect, the AVP will be a key advisor in shaping the global technology landscape at Sun Life.The AVP, Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Execution will lead the strategic planning process across Enterprise Architecture (EA), as well as ensure linkage and alignment to the business strategies and operational planning processes. This role is key in providing guidance in partnership with country Chief Architects, platform and portfolio level architects on large strategic initiatives that span across multiple markets, business units and platforms. The AVP will also be responsible for communicating strategy to a variety of audiences, including senior management across the Business as well as IT and other supporting areas.Responsibilities:Strategy and innovation

  • Lead key Enterprise Architecture strategies that have global leverage and span across multiple markets, business units and platforms working closely with respective Enterprise Architecture peers, Business group CIOs, IT Platform Owners and Business Strategy groups to drive the vision of future architectures.
  • Develop, document and communicate the overall Enterprise Architecture strategy, by partnering with peers across the Enterprise Architecture, Business group CIOs, IT Platform Owners and Business Strategy groups alike.
  • Work closely with IT leaders and other Sun Life Business Units to obtain knowledge of their strategic direction.
  • Act as a thought leader, provide guidance on industry best practices and architecture frameworks.
  • Remain abreast of external trends in the digital space by participating in the start-up, FinTech and InsurTech communities.
  • Connect with vendor partners, attend external conferences, and nurture existing relationships with the goal of informing on trends to be presented to Business & IT partners through key executive communications and the planning and execution of the global enterprise Technology Summits.
  • Support the Country CIOs, Technology executives, Enterprise Architecture leaders, and business partners to define and advance the Enterprise Architecture strategic ambitions. Provide input to strategic plans and plan development, understanding 2-3 year business requirements and strategies.
  • Plan Enterprise Architecture Summits and Roadshows: Organize and lead summits, roadshows, and forums to showcase how architecture initiatives drive business value and outcomes, foster global collaboration, and engage stakeholders.

Enterprise Architecture metrics

  • Lead the planning and development of Enterprise Architecture metrics including objectives and key results (OKRs), and balanced scorecard that provide insights on the progress towards operational and transformational technology ambitions.

Enterprise Architecture practices & processes

  • Work closely with the Enterprise Architecture governance teams to drive towards EA excellence by maturing the EA practice and driving measurable efficiencies from the EA processes.
  • Lead the evolution of Data and Analytical products (including but not limited to Enterprise Knowledge Graphs, Digital Twins of the Organization, and GenAI solutions) that improve EA design, documentation, governance, and maintenance processes.

Qualifications:Education and Experience

  • 15+ years of experience in IT, with 7+ years in Enterprise Architecture or a related leadership role.
  • Proven experience in defining Enterprise Architecture strategies for large-scale technology transformations in a complex, global organization.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Preferred skills:Technical Expertise

  • Expertise in authoring industry white papers and conducting technology trend analyses.
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, or similar).
  • Knowledge in cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), data architecture, and emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain.
  • Understanding of modern development practices, including DevOps, Agile, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to define and implement enterprise architecture and best practices across large, complex organizations.

Leadership and Communication

  • Proven ability to define and track team OKRs, ensuring measurable impact on organizational goals.
  • Strong understanding of global collaboration, with experience partnering with geographically dispersed enterprise architects.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with a proven track record of building high-performing hybrid teams of enterprise architects.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to drive organizational change.
  • Experience with executive communications, e.g., workshops, reporting to C-Suite or external audience.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Experience planning and executing summits, roadshows, or similar initiatives to promote architecture strategies and demonstrate the value to delivering business outcomes.
  • Excellence in the presentation process to key and executive stakeholders (storyboard to finished product and speaker notes).

Not necessary, but considered an asset:

  • Management or technology consulting experience.
  • Experience in FinTech, InsurTech or traditional financial services.
  • Specialized experience in any of the following enterprise technologies: application programming interface (API), data & analytics (“big data”), cloud infrastructure, DevOps, cyber security, web or mobile development.
  • Experience with Agile delivery methodologies.

As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position includes managing both French and English-speaking staff (Quebec and outside Quebec) and providing daily support to the team.What’s in it for you?

  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada – 2025, 2024 and 2023
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2025
  • Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work® certification from Excellence Canada. Sun Life is one of only four companies in Canada to ever receive this certification – 2024
  • Top Work Places® for Remote Work – Monster Canada – 2024
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2024 and 2022
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces for Women in Canada – 2024
  • Flexible hybrid work model. #LI-Hybrid
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 145,000/145 000 – 235,000/235 000Job Category: IT – Application DevelopmentPosting End Date: 25/05/2025

Gartner – Senior Director Analyst, Security Architecture and Cloud Security (Remote Canada and EMEA) – Toronto, ON

Company: Gartner

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 04 May 2025 22:20:51 GMT

Job description: What makes Gartner Research and Advisory a great fit for you?You are a team player who values expert insights, bold ideas, and intellectual courage.You are always learning and looking to discover what’s next in technology.You believe that good technology needs to be balanced with good governance, planning and process.You pursue personal excellence through team collaboration and consensus.If this describes you, Gartner is looking for you! Gartner is an upbeat culture based on collaboration, teamwork, integrity, and objectivity that values creativity and innovation. As a Gartner analyst, you’ll not only help clients solve complex challenges and deliver on key initiatives, but you’ll also grow your career and the scope of your impact across industries. We work hard — and we reward success with exceptional opportunity.About this roleGartner Analysts help clients in different industries all around the world address their greatest challenges and continue to innovate through the delivery of best practice research and insights. This role will work with security technical professionals (e.g., security architects, security engineers, security operations managers) to implement and execute best practices.What you’ll doAs a Gartner analyst, you will be required to be both a thought leader and partner – share frame-breaking ideas but also provide actionable guidance. The expectations of your Gartner peers and clients are the following:Develop new research and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client’s needs and requests that accelerate the client’s ability to act.Create innovative, thought provoking, actionable, and highly leveraged “must-have research” content.Present best practices and emerging trends to security technical professionals in virtual meetings and conferences.Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events and briefings.Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community.Remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within these specified areas as well as applicable adjacent areas.What you’ll needIt helps to be obsessed with your topic! Gartner analysts are correctly viewed as THE experts. This means you need to know your technologies, architectures, markets, vendors, trends, management practices, etc. and be able to see the forest and the trees. Most Gartner analysts have many years of experience and enjoy solving puzzles.Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in enterprise security architecture and architecture frameworks such as SABSA and NIST CSF.Experience with applying security architecture end-end; from business analysis to technical component selection.Subject matter expertise in cloud security, with the ability to demonstrate understanding of the business requirements and opportunities in that market.Knowledge of the native security controls for the leading infrastructure-as-a-service providers.Knowledge of CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, SSE and related cloud security control technologies as well as container security concepts.Knowledge of the global landscape, and the competitive interplay between incumbents, emerging providers, disruptors and outsourcers in the cloud security market.Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables.Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability.Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.Strong communicator who is able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply.Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements.Demonstrated superior analytical skills, applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns while drawing and defending conclusions.Minimum of 12 years of experience in a security architecture/engineering/operations or technology related role.Bachelor’s or equivalent experience, master’s degree preferred.Ability to conduct occasional travel, regionally and globally.#LI-remote#LI-EH1Who are we?At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.What makes Gartner a great place to work?Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a .What do we offer?Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it’s productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. 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