Manager Project Delivery

Permanent Full Time 

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The TPMO (Insurance team) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager, Project Delivery to join our
team. Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Management & Governance, you will be responsible to lead a team of experienced Project Manager & Program Managers and to promote delivery best practices within the organization.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage a team of Project Managers, including staff and contingent labour, providing guidance,
  support, and mentorship to ensure effective execution of Delivery methodologies across initiatives
• Support and promote Delivery best practices and techniques within the organization, fostering a culture of continuous
  improvement and innovation
• Provide coaching and training to teams and stakeholders on Delivery methodologies, roles and responsibilities
• Support the initiative annual planning process including establishing the annual budget submission
• Support the initiative budgeting process, using metrics to make decisions on managing and forecasting Initiative spend throughout
  the year.
• Support the adoption of continuous improvement in portfolio governance processes to enhance portfolio agility and
  responsiveness to changing business needs
• Support Program Managers, Project Managers on all aspects of our Project / Product Delivery Lifecyle
• In collaboration with the Director, Porfolio Management & Governance, partner with senior leadership to align and deliver the Insurance portfolio of work
• Establish a high level of trust and credibility with business and technology leaders by maintaining relationships and ensuring a high
  quality of service
• Support the ongoing development and learning of your team, taking a continuous improvement approach to implement their ideas
  and recommendations on ways to enhance productivity and effectiveness
• Support the maintenance and quality checks of project & program data supporting regular status reporting
• Support the maintenance of practitioner onboarding material
• Ensure all team members have performance objectives and a personal development plan, ensuring team maintain certifications
  and/or accreditations
• Support and enhance current tooling used for delivery including leading and championing change and training as required
  Provide continuous feedback and/or coaching to all staff and contractors

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience managing technology projects (eg.ideally in an insurance space) 
• Minimum of 5 years' experience directly and indirectly managing teams of senior level professionals 
• Designations in project management, scrum, Agile or related fields is considered an asset
• 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
• Experience with PMO tools including Clarity (high), planning tools including but not limited to as JIRA, MS Project & Smartsheets
  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

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The base salary for this position is between  $76,400 - $141,400 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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