About the Role
Own the delivery of innovative AI and digital transformation projects in the insurance space, partnering with diverse teams to turn ideas into scalable solutions. This hybrid Toronto-based opportunity offers strong visibility, end-to-end project involvement, and the chance to drive meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects related to process improvement, automation, digitization, and expense reduction initiatives.
- Support functional teams with ad hoc requests and analytical work to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing and protection of customer assets.
- Execute and support company, divisional, and operational strategies.
- Define and manage project scope, strategy, requirements, and implementation in collaboration with clients.
- Develop cost-benefit analyses for project initiatives.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
- Identify, analyze, mitigate, document, and control project risks.
- Manage expenses and ensure budget adherence.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with project teams, stakeholders, sponsors, and management while managing expectations and relationships.
- Identify resource requirements and establish roles, expectations, and objectives for team members.
- Participate in negotiating contract terms and ensure compliance for consultants and vendors.
- Conduct after-action reviews.
- Stay current with AI tools and industry trends through training, self-study, and industry events.
- Share best practices across functional teams.
- Collaborate with IT teams to align on technology initiatives.
- Ensure service delivery from key vendors.
- Manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities with varying deadlines.
- Handle high-volume and complex subject matter as required.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education or equivalent business experience.
- 4 years of project team experience.
- 4 years of experience in financial services.
- Experience across full project lifecycle delivery.
- Experience with SDLC methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of financial products, administration compliance, operations, and systems including business desktop applications.
- Proficiency with project planning and tracking tools.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MURAL.
- Technical knowledge and experience in digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to evaluate short- and long-term impacts and make decisions.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
Skills
- AI tools
- Digital transformation
- Project planning
- Project tracking
- Jira
- Confluence
- MURAL
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Strategic thinking
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Contract
Experience Level
- Senior
- 4 years of project team experience
- 4 years of experience in financial services
Education Level
- Post-secondary education or equivalent business experience
- PMP, CSPM, CCMP, Prince, or similar certifications are considered an asset
Salary/Compensations
- $50-57 per hour (Salaried)
- $60-67 per hour (Incorporated Business Rate)
About the Company
- Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach.
