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Job Description:
Associate Director – Innovation Change, Communication and Technology Adoption
We are seeking a dynamic, creative and forward-thinking individual that will help to push boundaries and drive Sun Life US innovation initiatives as part of the Sun Life US Innovation Program Office.
The role will be crucial in fostering a culture of 'Try Fast/Learn Fast' and will do this by creating compelling narratives that showcase Sun Life's journey of transformation, supporting our teams to lead with curiosity and building tools to ensure the successful adoption of new ideas and technologies across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Foster a culture of '
Try Fast/Learn Fast'
* Create and deliver novel ways to communicate innovation initiatives, tools, and methodologies
* Amplify success stories that inspire and motivate others to lead with curiosity
* Identify potential barriers to change and develop mitigation strategies
Support our teams to '
Collaborate by default'
* Design and facilitate cross functional ideation workshops to help solve business problems
* Develop and support a peer-to-peer network of innovation champions across Sun Life's business
Architect the future of technology learning & adoption
* Pioneer methods for seamlessly integrating emerging technologies into the daily operations of our people
* Craft new approaches to knowledge acquisition and skills development, leveraging a highly active peer to peer learning network across our SL US IT organisation.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field
* 5+ years of experience in change management, innovation, or organisational development roles
* Proven ability in facilitating cross functional ideation sessions
* Experience with technology adoption and learning methodologies
* Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills
* Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies
Required Skills:
* Creative thinker with the ability to challenge conventional approaches
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
* Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
* Proactive and self-motivated with a bias for action
* Familiarity with emerging technologies and their potential business applications
This role presents a unique opportunity to help drive innovation and make a significant impact on Sun Life's growth and culture.
If you are passionate about innovation, have a talent for managing change, and excel at facilitating learning and adoption of new technologies, we want to hear from you
Job Category:
Business Analysis - Process
Posting End Date:
29/10/2025