Manager Project Delivery

The Canada Life Assurance Company•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$102,000 - CA$152,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The TPMO (Advice Canada & Shared Services team) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager, Project Delivery to join our team. Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Management & Governance, you will be responsible to lead a team of experienced Project Manager & Program Managers and to promote delivery best practices within the organization.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years' experience managing technology projects
Minimum of 5 years' experience directly and/or indirectly managing teams of senior level professionals
Strong flexibility, resiliency, and adaptability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare communications and interact effectively with all levels, technical and non-technical within the organization
Experience with PMO tools including Clarity (high), planning tools including but not limited to as JIRA, MS Project & Smartsheets
Expert multi-tasker, juggling priorities and working in a fast paced/ demanding environment
Demonstrates objectivity, putting organizational direction ahead of their own interests/agendas
Encourages innovation, thinks outside boundaries and apparent limitations
Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility

Nice To Haves

Designations in project management, scrum, Agile or related fields is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Project Managers, including staff and contingent labour, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure effective execution of Delivery methodologies across initiatives
Support and promote Delivery best practices and techniques within the organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Provide coaching and training to teams and stakeholders on Delivery methodologies, roles and responsibilities
Support the initiative annual planning process including establishing the annual budget submission
Support the initiative budgeting process, using metrics to make decisions on managing and forecasting Initiative spend throughout the year.
Support the adoption of continuous improvement in portfolio governance processes to enhance portfolio agility and responsiveness to changing business needs
Support Program Managers, Project Managers on all aspects of our Project / Product Delivery Lifecyle
In collaboration with the Director, Portfolio Management & Governance, partner with senior leadership to align and deliver the Insurance portfolio of work
Establish a high level of trust and credibility with business and technology leaders by maintaining relationships and ensuring a high quality of service
Support the ongoing development and learning of your team, taking a continuous improvement approach to implement their ideas and recommendations on ways to enhance productivity and effectiveness
Support the maintenance and quality checks of project & program data supporting regular status reporting
Support the maintenance of practitioner onboarding material
Ensure all team members have performance objectives and a personal development plan, ensuring team maintain certifications and/or accreditations
Support and enhance current tooling used for delivery including leading and championing change and training as required
Provide continuous feedback and/or coaching to all staff and contractors

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement
Access to industry-leading learning programs
Up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement
Flexible health and dental benefits
A $5,000 mental health benefit
In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day
Company-matching pension plan
Share ownership program
Additional investment options
Employee recognition programs
Service milestone celebrations
Employee discounts
Workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events