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Canada Life

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Regina

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in project management, insurance systems knowledge, experience with large projects, adaptability in ambiguity, strong decision-making, and excellent communication skills.
  • You will lead projects, collaborate with teams, manage budgets, track progress, perform risk analysis, and implement process improvements to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

  • 3+ years as an Associate Project Manager or equivalent role in a technology delivery environment.
  • Ideal candidate has experience working with insurance policy administration systems (Ingenium), Illustrations, and New Business and a strong knowledge of insurance products.
  • Experience with delivery of technology projects and strategy/governance initiatives.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in managing multiple large and complex projects and teams.
  • Ability to rapidly acquire new knowledge and skills and apply creative thinking to solve problems while understanding the organization’s vision, purpose, and values.
  • Demonstrated management of full project lifecycle for multiple initiatives or workstreams varying in complexity and stakeholders, ensuring the effective execution of projects to deliver a product or solution that satisfies stakeholder expectations and achieves project success criteria (schedule, budget, team cohesion, regulatory, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to work in an ambiguous environment and to adapt to changes quickly.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze information and make good decisions or recommendations in ambiguous or difficult situations.
  • Possess strong entrepreneurial skills with a bias to delivering business outcomes, forging strong business partnerships, effectively managing risk, managing scope change as an opportunity to deliver greater value and making value-oriented decisions.
  • Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for leading projects, working with business unit and technology leaders, cross functional teams, project team members and external parties to ensure projects are well-defined, planned and delivered.
  • Demonstrates business and technical acumen to ensure deliverables and expected outcomes align with the Business Case.
  • Works closely with the project sponsor and delivery leader to develop the project charter, including defining the project scope, objectives, approach, measures of success, stakeholder engagement and communication plan.
  • Develops integrated project plans demonstrating strong financial and project acumen (including cost estimates, budget, resourcing requirements), applying appropriate estimation models, and refine and manage performance against them, customizing project planning methods to suit the project.
  • Manages project budgets and costs, and provides estimates and forecasts, including competent analysis of capitalization, amortization, and expense management.
  • Engages & collaborates with governance stakeholders to ensure compliance of product towards corporate risk profile and standards and organizational governance processes.
  • Performs risk planning and analysis (qualitative & quantitative), including risk identification and risk response planning.
  • Executes, tracks and monitors progress to plan and communicates the appropriate project information to all relevant project team members and stakeholders.
  • Contributes to and adapts to organizational change, best practice and improvements across teams, including the effective implementation and adherence to changes in processes and practices.
  • Looks for and implements opportunities to improve team efficiencies.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Project Manager in this role?

The primary responsibility is to lead projects by working with business unit and technology leaders, cross-functional teams, project team members, and external parties to ensure that projects are well-defined, planned, and delivered.

What experience is required for this role?

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years as an Associate Project Manager or an equivalent role in a technology delivery environment, with experience in managing multiple large and complex projects and teams.

What specific knowledge is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should ideally have experience working with insurance policy administration systems (Ingenium), Illustrations, New Business, and a strong knowledge of insurance products.

How important is team collaboration in this role?

Team collaboration is extremely important, as the Project Manager will work closely with various stakeholders, including technical specialists, developers, testers, and other project partners to deliver working software.

What is the salary range for this position?

The base salary for this position is between $54,000 and $95,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not include other variable compensation components of the total compensation package.

What are the opportunities for career advancement within the company?

Canada Life offers various career opportunities as part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, allowing employees to excel in their career paths and find new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Is there a focus on professional development in this role?

Yes, continuous learning, knowledge transfer, and the incorporation of DevOps tools and processes are considered extremely important for the success of the team.

How does Canada Life prioritize diversity and inclusion?

Canada Life is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported, reflecting the diversity of the communities they serve.

Are there any specific tools or processes emphasized for project delivery?

Yes, the role emphasizes the use of standardized development processes based on industry best practices, as well as the incorporation of DevOps tools and processes.

What should candidates expect in terms of the application process?

All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may expect that career opportunities will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting. Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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Canada Life

Helping Canadians improve their financial, physical and mental well-being.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1847
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Canada Life, we’re focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Whether handling policy claims, help growing and protecting clients’ retirement and investment savings, providing workplace mental health support for all employers or helping build stronger communities by investing in community projects, we are committed to putting the customer first in all that we do. That trust is built on the dedication, skill and energy of our employees and advisors and their commitment to our customers and to our communities. Canada Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.