Senior Technology Strategy Manager (6 month Contract)

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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
107K-157K Annually
Senior level
Insurance • Financial Services
The Role
Lead development and evolution of Technology Solutions AI strategy; monitor market and AI trends; identify and recommend AI and automation opportunities; produce executive-ready presentations and Board materials; facilitate stakeholder sessions and QBRs; coordinate messaging and support executive events to align technology investments with business priorities.
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The Opportunity

Senior Manager, Technology Strategy is a highly visible leader responsible for shaping and advancing Technology Solutions' strategic direction. Reporting to the AVP, Technology Strategy & Communications, this role partners with senior leaders to evaluate emerging opportunities, provide strategic insights, and develop recommendations that drive long-term business value and competitive advantage. 

The role plays a key part in the development and evolution of Definity's technology strategy, bringing together market intelligence, industry trends, business priorities, and technology capabilities to inform investment decisions and future direction. Through rigorous analysis, structured problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement, the Senior Manager helps translate strategic objectives into actionable priorities and investment decisions. 

As a trusted advisor to Technology Solutions leadership, the Senior Manager develops executive communications, strategic narratives, and Board-level materials that support decision-making, organizational alignment, and effective communication of technology priorities across the enterprise

What to Expect

  • Lead the development and ongoing evolution of the Technology Solutions AI strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives, business priorities, and industry trends. 
  • Monitor external market developments, emerging technologies, competitive benchmarks, and AI advancements to identify opportunities and risks and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership 
  • Identify, assess, and recommend AI opportunities across the enterprise, including agentic AI, automation, and technology productivity initiatives 
  • Research, analyze, and synthesize internal and external technology trends to inform strategic direction and investment decisions 
  • Facilitate strategic working sessions with a broad range of functional stakeholders  
  • Develop strategic recommendations and executive-ready materials that support executive decisions and strategic direction 
  • Support technology quarterly business reviews (QBRs), strategy reviews, and executive forums through storyboarding, content development, and executive-ready materials 
  • Lead development of executive communications that support Technology Solutions priorities, strategic initiatives, and organizational objectives 
  • Create compelling presentations, briefing materials, speaking notes, reports and leadership updates for the CTO, ELT, Board of Directors, and other senior stakeholders 
  • Coordinate messaging across Technology Solutions and key partner teams to ensure consistency, alignment, and stakeholder engagement 
  • Support executive events, town halls, strategy sessions, offsites, and employee communications that strengthen organizational understanding and adoption of strategic priorities 

What you Bring

  • 7+ years of technology strategy experience from a top-tier management consulting firm  
  • Management consulting experience is required 
  • Experience in key technology domains; AI, Cloud and Tech Operations is an asset 
  • Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders without direct authority 
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and gain expertise in new functional areas 
  • Acute attention to detail and strong commitment to producing excellent work products 
  • Experience in evaluating new opportunities and the ability to connect technical concepts to business concepts 
  • Strong business and technology acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical, and critical thinking 
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to facilitate discussions, challenge thinking, and influence decision-making with senior leaders 
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel is required 
  • P&C insurance industry experience is desired but not necessary 

Salary Range: $106,500-$156,500

About Us

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter. 

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references). 


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About the Team
Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. 

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here. 

Skills Required

  • 7+ years of technology strategy experience from a top-tier management consulting firm
  • Management consulting experience
  • Experience in key technology domains: AI, Cloud, Tech Operations
  • Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment across multiple teams without direct authority
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and gain expertise in new functional areas
  • Acute attention to detail and strong commitment to producing excellent work products
  • Experience evaluating new opportunities and connecting technical concepts to business concepts
  • Strong business and technology acumen with strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills
  • Strong executive presence with ability to facilitate discussions and influence senior leaders
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
  • P&C insurance industry experience
  • Successful clearance of a background check (criminal checks and leadership references)
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The Company
HQ: Waterloo, ON
4,356 Employees

What We Do

Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities. Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here. If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.

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