Assistant Vice President

Description:

Sun Life is seeking a dynamic and visionary Assistant Vice President, Digital & Innovation Lead to head its in-house accelerator team focused on driving rapid innovation and end-to-end solution delivery. This leadership role combines innovation strategy, product development, and execution to create transformative solutions that shape the future of Sun Life’s digital products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vision & Strategy:

  • Define and implement the accelerator’s vision in collaboration with the Chief Digital Experience Office (CDXO).

  • Identify high-impact opportunities and align them with organizational goals.

  • Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and customer-centricity.

• Execution & Delivery:

  • Lead cross-functional teams through discovery, prototyping, MVP delivery, and scaling.

  • Manage the full product lifecycle with measurable business outcomes.

  • Develop and implement metrics to assess business value and innovation impact.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Build strong relationships with executives, business units, and technology teams.

  • Communicate innovation strategies effectively to senior leadership.

  • Navigate governance, compliance, and funding processes.

• Team Leadership:

  • Mentor a diverse team of engineers, designers, and product owners.

  • Foster collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.

  • Attract and onboard top talent for the accelerator program.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in digital product leadership, innovation management, or venture building.

• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, design thinking, and lean startup principles.

• Experience in corporate innovation labs, startups, or accelerators.

• Knowledge of AI, DevOps/DevSecOps, CI/CD, microservices, and scalable architecture.

• Background in business or digital strategy, product design, or software engineering (MBA/MEng preferred).

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and strategic execution skills.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.

• Pension, stock, and savings programs for financial security.

• Flexible hybrid work model.

• Certified as a Great Place to Work® and recognized for mental health, inclusivity, and women’s workplace excellence.

• Opportunities for career growth, networking, and professional development.