Information Security Advisor conducting cyber - risk assessments and contract reviews for Sun Life, a global financial - services company. Advising business and technology teams on security controls, compliance, and risk remediation.
About the role
- Senior Project Manager leading Technology, Security, and Risk projects at Canada Life. Collaborating with business leaders, driving project success with a focus on risk management and technology control.
Responsibilities
- Lead medium to large, medium to high-risk Technology, Security, and Risk projects, working with business leaders, technology teams, and external partners to ensure successful delivery.
- Apply strong business and technical acumen to ensure outcomes align with project Business Cases and strategic objectives.
- Work with sponsors and delivery leaders to develop Business Cases and Project Charters, including scope, objectives, delivery approach, and success measures.
- Build and manage integrated project plans, including cost estimates, budgets, schedules, and resourcing.
- Oversee project financials—capitalization, amortization, accruals, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Collaborate with governance and risk stakeholders to ensure project alignment with corporate standards, technology controls, and risk frameworks.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments in partnership with Technology Risk and Security teams.
- Monitor progress, manage issues and dependencies, and provide clear, timely reporting to stakeholders at all levels.
- Champion organizational change, support continuous improvement, and contribute to evolving delivery practices.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve team efficiency and project execution.
- Develop strong relationships and manage stakeholders through clear, consistent, and professional communication.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of Project Management experience in an IT environment; experience in Infrastructure, Cyber Security, or IT Risk is an asset.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and skilled at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language for executive audiences.
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities.
- Strong business acumen with a focus on value delivery, risk management, and strategic partnership.
- Advanced financial management skills, including capital project oversight.
- Experience with risk assessment and management practices.
- Proven success delivering medium to high complexity projects with cross portfolio change impacts.
- Experience in resource planning and team performance management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Jira, Confluence, Clarity, and SharePoint.
- Ability to work effectively within a virtual and geographically distributed team.
Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
- Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
- In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
- Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
- 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.
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