Senior Strategy Consultant

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.

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The Team

Sun Life is a leading global financial services organization dedicated to helping Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As part of our Digital Business & Technology Solutions (DBTS) group, you will be at the forefront of Sun Life's exciting digital transformation, working with a diverse and talented team to drive innovation and excellence.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, DBTS Strategy & Planning, the Senior Strategy Consultant will play a crucial role in the enablement and execution of key strategic initiatives. The Senior Strategy Consultant will work closely with DBTS executives and senior technology leaders to shape and advance our Digital Leadership ambitions.

We are seeking an analytical problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a results-driven mindset. The ideal candidate can navigate complex issues, translate them into actionable insights, and collaborate effectively to implement solutions. They should demonstrate strong critical thinking abilities and a hands-on attitude to drive projects from conception to completion.

What will you do?

The Senior Strategy Consultant's main accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategic initiative enablement and execution

• Lead the execution of a broad range of technology initiatives to advance our strategic priorities

• Collaborate with the Director to translate problem statements into pragmatic plans, roadmaps, and continuously prioritized backlogs

• Coordinate large, cross-functional teams that span global Business Groups and technical teams (e.g., API, Cloud, Data & Analytics, DevOps)

• Develop measurement strategies to quantify the value and impact of initiatives

Communication and relationship management

• Effectively communicate key insights, ideas, and strategies to executive-level audiences in a clear, compelling, and concise manner

• Adapt communication style to effectively engage diverse audiences and foster collaborative partnerships

• Proactively seek out storytelling opportunities and work with Communications partners to develop content

Internal consulting / special projects

• Design and facilitate problem solving sessions, workshops, and interviews with cross-functional teams and subject-matter experts

• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to distill key insights

• Act as a strategic advisor for senior executives - both within the context of strategy project execution and on an ongoing basis

• Stay informed about company and industry trends by proactively reviewing internal reports and following external market news and research

What do you need to succeed?

• Five or more years of experience in strategy consulting, digital transformation, or project management roles

• A post-secondary or equivalent degree with a focus in one of the following: Business, Communications, Economics, Engineering, Humanities, or Technology

• Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects with measurable business impact

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Outstanding communication skills with significant experience simplifying technical concepts into plain language

• Strong eye for detail, with a proven ability to spot inconsistencies and errors in complex documents and datasets

• Demonstrated understanding of digital technologies and their application in financial services

• Well-developed ability to self-organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• A continuous learning mindset with a passion for staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies

Not necessary, but considered an asset:

• MBA or other relevant post-graduate degree

• Management consulting experience

• Professional project management training and/or PMP designation

• Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies

• Experience working on deliverables for executive audiences (e.g., C-suite)

What's in it for you

• We're honoured to be recognized as a 2024 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada.

• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health.

• We're proud to be recognized as a company with a 2023 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to Work® Canada.

• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health - mental, physical, and financial.

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.

• As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office.

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 thebrightside@sunlife.com.

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.

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