Canada Life is hiring a Senior Project Manager for our Information Security and Technology Risk division. In this role, you will lead medium to large, medium-to-high-risk projects focused on IAM, Security Technologies, Technology Risk, and Security initiatives. You will be accountable for delivering expected business outcomes by managing project scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
What You'll Do
- Lead medium to large, medium-to-high-risk Technology, Security, and Risk projects.
- Apply strong business and technical acumen to ensure outcomes align with project Business Cases and strategic objectives.
- Work with sponsors and delivery leaders to develop Business Cases and Project Charters.
- Build and manage integrated project plans, including cost estimates, budgets, schedules, and resourcing.
- Oversee project financials—capitalization, amortization, accruals, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Collaborate with governance and risk stakeholders to ensure project alignment with corporate standards.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments in partnership with Technology Risk and Security teams.
- Monitor progress, manage issues and dependencies, and provide clear, timely reporting to stakeholders.
- Champion organizational change, support continuous improvement, and contribute to evolving delivery practices.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve team efficiency and project execution.
- Develop strong relationships and manage stakeholders through clear, consistent, and professional communication.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 10 years of Project Management experience in an IT environment.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and skilled at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language for executive audiences.
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities.
- Strong business acumen with a focus on value delivery, risk management, and strategic partnership.
- Advanced financial management skills, including capital project oversight.
- Experience with risk assessment and management practices.
- Proven success delivering medium to high complexity projects with cross portfolio change impacts.
- Experience in resource planning and team performance management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Jira, Confluence, Clarity, and SharePoint.
- Ability to work effectively within a virtual and geographically distributed team.
Nice to Have
- Experience in Infrastructure, Cyber Security, or IT Risk.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Project
- Power BI
- Power Apps
- Power Automate
- Jira
- Confluence
- Clarity
- SharePoint
Team & Environment
This role reports to the Manager, Project Delivery, Project Management, and Governance within Information Security Technology and Risk.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $80,000.00 - $96,000.00 annually (base salary only)
- 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, support for community involvement.
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