IA Financial Group

Associate Director, IT Solutions Delivery - Data Management

IA Financial Group$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of relevant IT and management experience.
  • University degree in computer science, business administration, actuarial science, analytics, or related discipline.
  • Proficiency in delivering data management and digital transformation solutions.
  • Strong analytical skills to define strategies and implement solutions.
  • Intermediate proficiency in French and English for communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mobilize teams, including recruitment, development, and performance evaluation.
  • Accountable for IT solutions delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Define and implement strategies and action plans for business objectives.
  • Oversee tactical and operational management of IT services and escalation processes.
  • Manage budgets, ensuring adherence to costs, timelines, and scope.

Benefits

  • Learning and development opportunities within a collaborative environment.
  • A safe, fair, and inclusive workplace that supports expression and growth.
  • Hybrid work environment with flexible arrangements and innovative workspaces.
  • Flexible group insurance and competitive pension plan.
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As Associate Director, IT Solutions Delivery - Data Management, you will play a key role in the implementation, evolution, and maintenance of data management IT solutions that support business intelligence and advanced analytics.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise and fully leverage your potential within a caring and trusted organization. You will be responsible for solution delivery, service performance, and the success of a team specialized in data management, while contributing to the establishment of a high-performance management framework. As a trusted partner to business sectors, you will help ensure data accessibility, availability, quality, and optimal usage to support decision-making and value creation across the organization.

What You Will Accomplish With Us

As Associate Director, IT Solutions Delivery - Data Management, you'll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
  • Leading and mobilizing resources (employees and contractors), including recruitment, development, performance evaluation, and retention, while planning, organizing, and optimizing the unit's workload to ensure effective resource allocation and alignment with business priorities.
  • Being accountable for the delivery of IT solutions and services, including operational performance, quality of deliverables, and client satisfaction.
  • Defining and implementing strategies, action plans, and activities required to achieve business unit objectives, as well as data management orientations.
  • Overseeing the tactical and operational management of IT services, including escalation management, coordination with IT partners and business sectors, acting as a first-line IT representative for supported sectors, and representing the department in various forums.
  • Contributing to budget management and ensuring adherence to costs, timelines, and scope, while acting as an IT asset owner responsible for the health, evolution, and performance of the systems, applications, and platforms under your responsibility.


What Could Help You Succeed in This Role

We're looking for someone who:
  • Is recognized for their ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams while effectively managing change and conflict.
  • Demonstrates expertise in delivering data management, business intelligence, analytics, or digital transformation solutions, as well as strong knowledge of software development lifecycles and DevOps, Agile, and Lean methodologies.
  • Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to define strategies and implement effective solutions in collaboration with partners and vendors.
  • Is known for excellent communication, knowledge-sharing, and influencing skills with a variety of IT and business stakeholders, both internal and external.
  • Has at least eight years of relevant experience in information technology and management, combined with a university degree in computer science, business administration, actuarial science, analytics, or a related discipline. Experience in the financial services and insurance industry is considered an asset.
  • Has an intermediate level of proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written, as the role requires daily communication with internal and external partners and suppliers, including unilingual English-speaking partners and vendors.


Why you'll love working with us
  • A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
  • A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
  • Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!


Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply - your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Location(s)
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date
2026-08-01

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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