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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Management Office Lead to join our Portfolio Management & Governance team as part of the Technology Project Management Office(TPMO). The position reports to the Director, Portfolio Governance, and is responsible for leading and supporting a team of Associate Project Managers and Project Analysts to perform portfolio support and governance for Technology Strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Associate Project Managers and Project Analysts
- Play a leadership role in evolving our TPMO Portfolio support and Governance team
- Lead a team of Associate Project Managers that perform project control functions, PM functions and Governance activities for Technology initiatives
- Collaborate with Portfolio leaders to support the management of the Technology portfolio’s, including development of reports, dashboards and measurement of portfolio performance and KPI’s
- Provide portfolio support functions to the Portfolio Leaders
- Execute on Governance activities for the Technology strategic initiatives
- Provide reporting & information support to the annual initiatives planning process and interlock sessions with various Business unit tech portfolio leads
- Support informed decision‑making through clear reporting, metrics, KPI tracking, and a reliable single source of truth
- Support the evolution of Governance for the portfolio of initiatives within Technology with insights and training
- Ensure Governance objectives are being managed and met
- Ensure data quality within the Clarity to support project, portfolio management and reporting
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager, or Project Control Officer for technology projects within the financial services or insurance industry
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience directly and indirectly managing teams of project professionals including staff and contingent labour
- Experience with Clarity for project management and portfolio management
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
- Strong flexibility, resiliency, and adaptability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare communications and interact effectively with all levels, technical and non-technical within the organization
- Expert multi-tasker, juggling priorities and working in a fast paced/ demanding environment
- Demonstrates objectivity, putting organizational direction ahead of their own interests/agendas
- Encourages innovation, thinks outside boundaries and apparent limitations
- Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility
Skills
- PMP certification
- change management
- financial education
- Clarity for project management
- Clarity for portfolio management
Location
- London
- Toronto
- Winnipeg
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager, or Project Control Officer for technology projects
- 3 years’ experience directly and indirectly managing teams of project professionals
Education Level
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $80,400 - $130,400 annually
Benefits
- Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
- Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
- Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
- Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
- Rewards and Recognition: 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.
About the Company
- We are united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians.
- Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.
- We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other.
- Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.