Sr. Leader Operational Optimization

Aviva

Markham, Canada
Base: $120,000 to $140,000; bonus/equity: eligibil...
Hybrid
Operational strategy & optimization
Insights, data & reporting
Leadership, coaching & stakeholder engagement
Lead the execution of operational optimization initiatives aligned with business and strategic priorities

Job Summary

  • Lead the execution of operational optimization initiatives aligned with business and strategic priorities.
  • Strengthen organizational capability to use MI, performance insights, and operational data to inform decisions.
  • The salary band for this position ranges from $120,000 to $140,000.

Matching Summary

Lead the execution of operational optimization initiatives aligned with business and strategic priorities.

Salary

Base: $120,000 to $140,000; Bonus/Equity: eligibility for annual bonus, share plan; Benefits: retirement savings, health benefits, personal wellness, volunteer opportunities, competitive vacation package, option to purchase 5 extra days off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operational Strategy & Optimization
  • Insights, Data & Reporting
  • Leadership, Coaching & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Change Delivery & Technology Enablement
  • Leverage Management Information (MI)
  • Improve underwriting workflows

Nice-to-have

  • Care, Commitment, Community, Confidence values
  • Data literacy and insight interpretation coaching
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Employee-driven inclusion programs

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years in operations, transformation, or optimization roles
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
  • CIP/FCIP or analytics-related training (assets)
  • Experience using MI, performance insights, or BI tools (Qlik, PowerQuery)
  • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills
  • Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive change
  • Strong analytical capability and comfort with operational data
  • Solid understanding of underwriting workflows and operational processes
  • Excellent problem-solving, prioritization, and project management skills
  • Ability to coach teams in data literacy and performance management
  • High professionalism, urgency, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

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