Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (12 month contract)

Location:

Hybrid, Canada

Empire life is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager (12 month contract) to join our team!
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for proactively managing the initiation, planning, analysis, design, execution, implementation and close-out of specific projects in support of business objectives. The incumbent is guided by defined goals and objectives, and works under minimal supervision of their manager.
The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $117,600 - $166,880. This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only; fixed-term contract and casual roles are not eligible for annual bonus and would receive only the base salary component.

Why pursue this opportunity
Join a transforming business - we are a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry which is rapidly transforming.
Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.
Have your voice heard - with a fresh perspective, we welcome those that can highlight opportunities for improvement. We encourage creative and innovative thinking and welcome candidates who are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

What you’ll be working on
Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables that support desired business objectives, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Define project tasks and resource requirements
Work closely with resource managers in IT and other business units to acquire necessary project resources and assign specific tasks and responsibilities to project team members
Provide direction, coaching and support to project team
Create and manage project budget; track and report project expenses on a regular basis
Schedule and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
Develop project plans and other communications documents
Monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders on a regular basis
Identify project issues and deal with those that can be resolved within the project team; for larger, more complex issues, escalate to key project stakeholders in a timely fashion
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
Proactively identify and manage project risks and mitigation strategies to minimize risk exposure
Appropriately apply project management methodology, processes and standards
Effectively manage any changes to project scope, budget or timelines following change control guidelines
Define project success criteria and continually manage project expectations with stakeholders and team members
Conduct post-implementation project reviews to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements

What we’re looking for you to have
Advanced expertise in championing, leading and managing large, complex, business transformation projects and/or IT projects usually a result of a minimum of 5 years of progressive project management experience
Knowledge and expertise of Project Management methodologies and development practices (i.e. agile, scrum, waterfall) and tools such as Smartsheets, JIRA and Confluence
Conversant in different platforms, architectures, languages and modern development toolkits
Proven track record of developing and leading dynamic, high performing teams along with a proven ability to drive and influence change through innovation and process improvement
Substantial experience building, developing and growing relationships, at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated experience leading discussions and working effectively with senior leaders
Self motivated with resilience to work independently including managing priorities and setting and guiding plans
Previous consulting experience and/or proven engagement skills, to actively listen and understand stakeholders needs and collaborate to bring clarity to the definition of those needs
Presentation skills
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, applied at all levels of the organization
A University degree or college diploma in Business, Technology or another related field or equivalent experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset
If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.
Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

Beyond the salary
For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance,…