Associate Vice President, Principal Architect and Delivery

Department: Technology

Location: Toronto, ON

Description

Shape the Future of Technology at Securian Canada

What we do every day to be our very best

Every day at Securian Canada means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. We’re agile and innovative, and we aren't afraid to challenge and create, or bring diverse perspectives to our work.

Who We Need

Securian Canada is making bold investments in digital, data and AI – and we’re looking for a visionary technology leader to help chart our future. As Associate Vice President, Principal Architect and Delivery, you’ll be both architect and strategist: bringing a business-first mindset while delivering deep, hands-on technical expertise. You’ll define and execute our future-state solution architecture, lead high-impact delivery across teams and partners, and coach and develop a team of software development talent. In our cloud and digital-first environment, your leadership will directly influence how we innovate, scale, and create lasting value for the business.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end software delivery — optimizing cost, leveraging Securian Financial Group’s scale, and accelerating speed-to-market with clear visibility into total cost of ownership.
• Shape the future-state architecture — define and drive solution architecture initiatives that enable core business capabilities and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Influence at the highest levels — partner with business, technology, and security leaders to align priorities and ensure technology strategy is business-led.
• Inspire and guide high-performing teams — provide technical leadership to multiple scrum teams and global delivery partners, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Align governance and execution — work closely with Securian US to integrate governance standards into Canadian operations, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, and future-ready.
• Own technical design and performance — ensure all solutions deliver on performance, scalability, extensibility, and resilience expectations.
• Advise and present to executives — build compelling business cases, present trade-offs and recommendations, and champion the right tools and practices for long-term success.
• Develop and grow talent — mentor your team to embrace curiosity, growth mindset, and innovation while delivering exceptional results.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Proven technology leader with 15+ years in technology, including 5+ years in senior enterprise solution architecture leadership — ideally in insurance or financial services.
• Deep expertise in enterprise solutions with hands-on experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle, from design to implementation and operational delivery.
• Cloud-first approach, with AWS cloud-native applications and capabilities as a core focus.
• Have immersed yourself in generative AI, understanding current industry trends, experimenting with tools, and grasping AI architecture.
• Exceptional communicator and influencer with a track record of engaging executives, aligning stakeholders, and driving technology roadmaps forward.
• Sharp analytical thinker who can connect technical requirements to real business needs and measurable outcomes.
• Experienced people and vendor leader skilled at building strong, collaborative teams and managing strategic partnerships.
• Business-first mindset with strong financial acumen and the ability to balance innovation with operational discipline.
• Strategic technologist who stays ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Curious, growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and professional development.
  
  

Why join?

When you’re a part of Securian Canada, you’re a member of an agile and innovative, high-performing, bright-thinking, make-things-happen culture – so that together, we can discover the art of possible.

At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose.

You’ll also be part of a team that’s committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be – both in, and outside, work.

Securian Canada offers a competitive total rewards program with a variety of perks and benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support your work-life balance;
• Generous starting paid vacation time, plus additional vacation days for every year of service;
• Paid volunteer day so you can dedicate time to a cause you are passionate about;
• Paid personal and wellness days to support your total wellbeing;
• Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year (with approval from your manager);
• Flexible health and wellness account (in addition to comprehensive drug and dental coverage) to help pay for a wide range of wellbeing services that are meaningful to you;
• Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program;
• Family-friendly maternity/parental leave and,
• Many more benefits, perks and programs.
  
  

If you have at least 70% of the qualifications we're looking for, want to work in a fast-growing, leading and progressive company, and feel driven to help Canadians and their families build secure futures – we want to hear from you!

Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now.

Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and equal access to employment for all qualified applicants. As such, upon request, Securian Canada will work with applicants that require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] for accommodation requests. All information shared during any accommodation request process will be stored and used only in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Securian Canada/Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company policies.