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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