Project Manager

Permanent Full Time

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The Project Manager plays a critical role in leading digital transformation projects within the Technology PMO, delivering innovative solutions that modernize insurance benefits and operations while elevating client experience. This role combines strategic project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and change management to drive impactful outcomes across enterprise platforms and emerging technologies.

Working on the front line with our business partners, vendors, and other stakeholders, this role is highly visible and collaborative to deliver initiatives on time and within budget. It is a professional role that combines strong Project Management, Business Relationship, and Change Management skills to drive strategic outcomes and transformation. This role reports to the Manager, Project Delivery, within the Workplace Benefits & Retirement portfolio.

What you will do

• Accountable for end-to-end delivery of complex digital initiatives, driving innovation and transformation while ensuring alignment with PDLC, governance standards, and organizational objectives.
• Develops and executes project plans in partnership with internal and external stakeholders and works with third-party vendors to integrate plans and align deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, stakeholder matrix, RAID logs, cut-over plans, and financial summaries and executive steering presentations and dashboards, as required.
• Manages overall project governance including stakeholder communication, meeting facilitation, documentation, resources, financials, scheduling and status reporting.
• Collaborates with security, risk, and compliance teams for required assessments and artefacts and manages all technical project risks, ensuring compliance with established cyber and risk controls.
• Tracks projects in internal systems; monitors resource usage vs. budget and prepares and updates cost plans regularly.
• Coordinates internal and external resources and monitors deliverables.
• Works proactively to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Adjust plans and communication to achieve desired outcomes.
• Delivers projects on time and monitors outcomes.
• Ensures project documentation is complete and current.
• Builds and fosters productive relationships with stakeholders.
• Conducts post-implementation reviews and documents lessons learned.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participates in internal community of practice project management events and development opportunities.
• Guides resources and other PMs on processes and tools.
• Acts as backup to other Project Managers.

What you will bring

• Minimum 3+ years of experience managing complex projects, including digital transformation initiatives, software implementations, integrations, and data migration.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong track record of stakeholder management, influencing and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, simplify complex situations, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Understanding of Project Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC) and governance frameworks.
• Experience with digital platforms, AI, cloud technologies, and data-driven solutions considered an asset.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms for executive audiences.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with confidence in formal speaking situations.
• Ability to build and foster productive relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong client-centric focus while balancing technology and business expectations.
• Results-driven, collaborative, and adaptable to change.
• Ability to accommodate flexible schedules when required.

Nice to have

• PMP or equivalent certification preferred or in progress.
• Other relevant credentials such as PMI-PBA, Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or SAFe Agilist considered an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Iterative) and tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint).
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

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The base salary for this position is between $65,800 - $109,700 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.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

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.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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