Head Of It Strategy Architecture Job In Dublin

Job Description

Canada Life Assurance Europe plc, a life assurance company with a branch in Germany, is seeking a strategic leader to align technology initiatives with business objectives for sustainable growth. **Job Description:** Canada Life Assurance Europe plc is a life assurance company with a branch in Germany, offering unit-linked pension and protection products to customers through independent brokers. The company has offices in Dublin, Cologne, and Neu-Isenburg, and is part of the Great West Lifeco Group. **Our Values:** • Ambitious: We consistently pursue our goals and constantly look for new opportunities. • Creative: We offer appropriate and flexible solutions that inspire. • Unconventional: We break new ground to offer our customers the best protection for a good life. • Better: We constantly work on our abilities to offer superior products and services. • Strong: We provide the highest security for the future for our customers, partners, and employees. • Collaborative: We move forward together, helping each other to become better. • Responsible: We act transparently and fairly, and are forward-thinking and risk-aware. **What We Offer:** • Hybrid working model with attractive working from home options • Personal Protection: Company Pension, Death in Service Benefit, Health Insurance Allowance, Income Protection Scheme, optional Specified Illness Scheme • Health & Wellness: Top-Class Employee Assistance Programme, Bike to Work Scheme, Policies supporting Work/Life balance, Digital Doctor **Role Overview:** Canada Life Europe is seeking a Head of IT Strategy, Architecture, & Risk to join our Information Services Team. The company has established a fast-growing presence in one of the world's largest and most established markets, offering a full suite of unit-linked pension, savings, and protection solutions. **Key Responsibilities:** • Develop and lead the implementation of Enterprise Architecture practices across software development, application, and infrastructure technologies • Manage the Architecture team and have overall responsibility for the implementation of the technical direction within the company • Work closely with the Head of Engineering and the IS Risk Manager and team to track key risk metrics and produce board-level and Exec-level reports • Provide support and direction to the IS Risk Manager and team as required **Requirements:** • Significant experience and a proven track record of developing, leading, and implementing Enterprise Architecture practices in large complex organisations • Expert level of knowledge of IT Enterprise Architecture • Expert technologist with broad knowledge across modern software development practices, infrastructure, cloud, application, and enterprise architecture • Deep knowledge and understanding of IT governance and risk and operational risk • Direct experience with financial management issues and activities, preparing budgets and forecasts based on operational requirements • Experienced Change Agent – with experience leading organisations through strategic change and innovation cycles • Strong knowledge of product and service life cycles • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a technology-related field; MBA or other relevant master's degree is a plus **Desired Skills & Experience:** • Knowledge of insurance industry applications and products • Working knowledge of German language • TOGAF or equivalent certification • Competencies: Strategic Thinking, Planning and Decision Making, Ability to influence key senior stakeholders/peers, Excellent communication and presentation skills