Director, Technology & Operations Business Management

Purpose.

Performance. People.

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians.

With a long‑term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide.

For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here,you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

The Role

As Director, Technology & Operations Business Management, you will lead strategic financial and business planning initiatives that support Technology & Operations (T&O), with a focus on operational excellence, cost discipline and effective resource allocation.

You will partner with Group Heads and senior leaders to shape the department’s three-year financial plan and forecasts, oversee enterprise‑level planning for Market Data and Cloud, identify cost optimization opportunities, support strategic prioritization, and workforce planning. You will also lead and develop a high‑performing team while providing insights and recommendations that support executive decision‑making.

The Team

Technology & Operations supports CPP Investments by enabling the technology, data and operational capabilities required to execute the organization’s strategy efficiently and effectively. CPP Investments continues to prioritize productivity through process streamlining and automation, fit‑for‑purpose organizational design and effective allocation of resources.

The Strategy & Operating Office within T&O plays a pivotal role in the financial and workforce management of the department. The team is accountable for the planning, execution and oversight of financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reviews and cost optimization.

Accountabilities

• Lead the development of T&O’s three-year financial plan and forecasts, including oversight of the enterprise‑level financial plans for Market Data and Cloud.
• Partner with Group Heads and senior leaders to align financial planning, business strategies and resource allocation with strategic priorities and operational needs.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating findings into clear insights and recommendations for executive decision‑making.
• Strengthen cost discipline by identifying key cost drivers and leading demand, supply and other reviews to identify and implement cost optimization opportunities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and business performance measures, providing clear reporting, presentations and strategic recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing team while fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and professional growth.

What You Bring

• University degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives and complex timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working with diverse data sets, conducting sophisticated analysis and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to partner across functions and synthesize information and perspectives from a diverse range of stakeholders.
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