Senior Project Manager

The Canada Life Assurance Company•Toronto, ON

9d•CA$70,000 - CA$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager, Technology Project Management Office – Information Security Technology and Risk (ISTR). Technology is redefining the way we work to meet business needs and elevate the customer experience. You’ll be part of a world class organization that is embracing modern technology, innovation and agile ways of working. Our Technology, Canada & Great-West Life Co, team is a strategic partner in our business – with an ambition to be a forward-thinking, agile organization delivering secure, resilient and leading solutions that support the well-being of millions of Canadians. Reporting to the Manager, Project Delivery, this role leads large, high-risk infrastructure projects with significant business impact. The Senior Project Manager ensures projects are clearly defined, planned, and delivered, while managing scope, cost, schedule, and risk. They drive collaboration across business and technology teams, promote best practices. This role leads the implementation of solutions that may require the modification of business processes, systems, and/or products, and can require significant departures from traditional approaches.

Requirements

5-10 years managing large infrastructure-related projects
Demonstrated experience using various project management frameworks, including Waterfall, Hybrid and Agile, understanding how to best apply and adapt within high complexity projects
Experience in business and technical executive stakeholder relationship management across diverse areas with converging interests, including the ability to informally lead and influence those stakeholders in a complex environment
Business, technical and financial acumen with the ability to apply it to the project and business landscape
Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to control standards, audit practices, compliance etc.
University or College education in Project Management, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification is considered an asset
Competency with Clarity preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and execute infrastructure-related projects, as assigned, ensuring they are aligned with business and technology goals, with all projects managed and executed according to established plans, project standards and controls
Manage the relationship with senior stakeholders, partnering in the development of strategic and operational plans
Ensure the expected outcomes of the project are effectively communicated and considered in optimizing the pursuit of its intended benefit and value
Oversee the management of resources, crossing multiple projects or initiatives
Resolve scope, cost, schedule, resource, quality and risk issues within a shared governance structure
Develop and manage an effective delivery network across project managers and other leaders, including providing feedback to people leaders on performance, development, resource assignment, etc.