Manager Project Delivery

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$100,200 - CA$146,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Technology Project Management Office (TPMO) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager, Project Delivery to join our team. Reporting to the Director, Technology Delivery, you will be responsible for leading a team of experienced Project Managers to promote and support delivery best practices within the Infrastructure and Operations Portfolio.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years' experience managing technology projects.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience directly and 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 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 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

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed