Senior Project Manager

Canada Life

$70K — $110K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years managing large infrastructure-related projects
  • Proficient in project management frameworks: Waterfall, Hybrid, Agile
  • Experience with executive stakeholder relationship management
  • Strong business, technical, and financial acumen
  • Understanding of control standards and compliance practices
  • Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field
  • PMP certification preferred; ACP certification considered an asset
  • Competency with Clarity preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute infrastructure projects aligned with business goals
  • Manage relationships with senior stakeholders for strategic planning
  • Communicate project outcomes effectively to stakeholders
  • Oversee resource management across multiple projects
  • Resolve scope, cost, and risk issues collaboratively
  • Develop a delivery network among project managers and leaders

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities and education reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
  • Flexible health and dental benefits, plus $5,000 mental health benefit
  • Paid time off including volunteer days for community involvement
  • Company-matching pension plan and share ownership program
  • Employee recognition programs and discounts
  • Supportive workplace with ERGs, mentorship, and social events
Full Job Description
Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager, Technology Project Management Office - Information Security Technology and Risk (ISTR)

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.

What you will do:

  • 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.


What you will bring to the role:

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


The base salary for this position is between $70,000 - $110,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

What we offer:

We're committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here's what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:
  • 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.

Learn more about Canada Life.

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Requisition ID: 6474

Category: Digital Technology

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