Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Manager (AVP) to lead our Digital Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, outstanding leadership skills, and a passion for building scalable and robust digital solutions. As the AVP Digital Engineering, you will be responsible for guiding the team to deliver high-quality digital solutions that meet the needs of our customers and drive the success of our products.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the Digital Engineering team, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure digital solutions using modern technologies.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to define and prioritize digital features and enhancements.
• Ensure the digital platform meets high standards of performance, reliability, observability, and security.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in digital design, development, and documentation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the team.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful delivery of digital initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the digital platform.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within an engineering team, preferably focused on digital development.
• Strong technical expertise in digital design, development, and integration.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous projects and priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.

What You’ll Get

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
• Hybrid flexible work model.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.