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. We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.
