Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager page is loaded## Project Manager locations:
Toronto time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
March 6, 2026 (19 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR100017
** JOB DESCRIPTION
***
* Job Title:

** Project Manager
** Job Status:
** Temporary (12 months) , Existing Position Vacancy
** Team:
** Project Management Office  
*
* Reports to:

** Manager, Project Management Office  
** Job Level:
** 7
* * I. JOB PURPOSE
** Manage and deliver a variety of projects across Businesses and/or Technologies from project initiation to implementation and ensures adherence to established project management methodologies and tools at CNO.
** II.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Lead end-to-end project management and ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices in system integration, deployment and testing processes.
* Serve as a consultative partner with project sponsor, business users, Technology, and vendor to develop project plans that include scope, deliverables, goals, resource needs, dependencies, responsibilities, and timelines; contribute to the development of project business cases, analysis, justification, and budgeting.
* Manage all project components including resource planning, task allocation and coordination, documentation requirements, progress monitoring and reporting throughout the project lifecycle, budget management and variance reporting, communication between technical teams and system partners, risks identification and mitigation.
* Develop and manage relationships with:  + CNO business & technology areas to promote understanding of the project goals and objectives and their required contribution and timelines to achieve project goals.  + External vendors ensuring that the project scope and deliverables are aligned with CNO goals and objectives.
* Lead change management efforts, including user training, documentation, and post-deployment support to ensure smooth adoption of new systems.
* Analyze project outcomes, identify areas for enhancement, and implement lessons learned in future projects.
** III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
**** Education and Experience
*** Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
* Certificate in Project Management.
* A progressive project management career, with at least 7 years of experience, including 5 years in leadership.
* Proven experience as a Project Manager in system integration and deployment projects, preferably in a business-technology-driven environment.
* Experience with using a variety of project management tools to track and manage all aspects of a project.
** Organizational Competencies
** Consistently demonstrate CNO’s Organizational

Competencies:

* ** Innovation** – Curiously cultivate new ideas with a desire to learn and a collective focus on the best outcome.
* ** Integrity** – Conduct every interaction with fairness, honesty, and mutual respect.
* ** Collaboration** – Work with the right people at the right time to make the best-informed decision.
* ** Well-being** – Care for the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of ourselves and others.
** Job Competencies, Knowledge, Skills**
* ** Problem Solving** – Defines and assesses complex issues to identify how various elements influence project outcomes such as analyzing dependencies, resources, system partner engagement, and risks; leverages diverse expertise of system partners, recommends strategies, and adapts as needed; evaluates short- and long-term outcomes.
* ** Project/Program Management** – Applies project management tools and software to lead cross-functional project teams in the successful planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives from initiation to completion; ability to manage complex system integration and deployment projects from start to finish; engages and involves system partners in key decisions; coordinates resources, implements strategies and monitors progress across multiple areas; evaluates impact of highly complex organization-wide projects.
* ** Communication** – Conveys compelling, clear, and concise messages utilizing a variety of communication channels to create…