Senior Project Manager

The Canada Life Assurance CompanyToronto, ON
CA$79,100 - CA$131,800Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead complex technology and digital transformation initiatives that deliver strategic business value. This role is responsible for managing high-impact projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring successful delivery while aligning outcomes with organizational goals. The Senior Project Manager partners closely with business and technology leaders, vendors, and project teams to drive execution, remove obstacles, and achieve results. About You You’re a proactive and collaborative leader who thrives in complex environments and excels at stakeholder engagement. You bring a servant-leadership mindset, enabling teams to perform at their best while maintaining focus on project objectives. You are comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels, stepping in when needed to help teams navigate challenges, resolve issues, and maintain delivery momentum.

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Business, MIS, or a related field
  • 7–10+ years of experience managing large-scale technology projects in waterfall, agile and hybrid delivery environments.
  • Proven success delivering complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience managing significant project budgets, schedules, risks, and resource plans.
  • Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Solid understanding of digital transformation initiatives, enterprise technology solutions, and agile methodologies.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance strategic objectives and day-to-day execution.
  • Resilient problem-solver with a collaborative and results-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to business and executive audiences.

Nice To Haves

  • PMP certification or equivalent project management designation preferred.
  • Knowledge of insurance systems or policy administration platforms is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Build trusted relationships with business, vendor, and technology stakeholders.
  • Partner with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and delivery plans.
  • Lead large-scale technology and digital transformation projects from initiation through completion.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
  • Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests proactively.
  • Facilitate decision-making and resolve conflicts to keep projects on track.
  • Communicate project status, key milestones, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, budget, quality, and timelines.
  • Monitor project performance and provide reporting against established KPIs and success measures.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance, risk management, and project delivery standards.
  • Support and mentor project team members while promoting project management best practices.
  • Champion continuous improvement and high-quality project delivery.
  • Ensure teams understand and follow corporate project management methodologies.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Access to industry-leading learning programs
  • Up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement
  • Flexible health and dental benefits
  • $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
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • Mentorship programs
  • Social clubs and events
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