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About the Role

Empire Life is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Project Management Office team. This role is responsible for managing projects from initiation to close-out, supporting business objectives with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Work closely with resource managers to acquire project resources and assign tasks.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to the project team.
• Create and manage project budget; track and report project expenses.
• Schedule and track project timelines and milestones.
• Develop project plans and other communication documents.
• Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project issues, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Apply project management methodology, processes, and standards.
• Manage changes to project scope, budget, or timelines.
• Define project success criteria and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Conduct post-implementation project reviews.

Requirements

• Advanced expertise in managing large, complex, business transformation and/or IT projects.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive project management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Project Management methodologies and development practices (agile, scrum, waterfall).
• Proficiency with tools such as Smartsheets, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with different platforms, architectures, languages, and modern development toolkits.
• Proven track record of developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to drive and influence change through innovation and process improvement.
• Substantial experience building and developing relationships at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated experience leading discussions and working effectively with senior leaders.
• Self-motivated with resilience to work independently, manage priorities, and guide plans.
• Previous consulting experience and/or proven engagement skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• English language proficiency required for communication across Canada.

Skills

• Project Management
• Agile
• Scrum
• Waterfall
• Smartsheet
• JIRA
• Confluence
• Team Leadership
• Change Management
• Relationship Building
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Negotiation
• Influencing
• Presentation

Location

• Hybrid: Kingston/York Mills

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• 5-7 years

Education Level

• University degree or college diploma in Business, Technology or related field or equivalent experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset

Salary/Compensations

• $108,300 - $158,300

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
• Annual bonus program
• Comprehensive employer-funded benefits package (life insurance, disability, health, dental)
• Generous health account
• Flexible work arrangements
• Annual allotment of personal health days
• Four weeks annual vacation
• Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
• Cash employee referral program

About the Company

• Empire Life is a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry that is rapidly transforming.
• Visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire to learn more.

Equal Opportunity

• Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
• We welcome everyone to participate in our application process.
• We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined.
• Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
• Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people.
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process.
• If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca.