Program Manager, Strategic Partnerships

4 weeks ago


Markham, Canada Workday Full time

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Reporting to the AVP Strategic Partnerships, the Program Manager, is responsible for leading the development and execution of project plans from concept to completion, defining objectives and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The individual acts as the delivery liaison between different BUs and external partners to coordinate the successfully delivery of the partnerships program. The primary focus is to align all collaborators to a common goal and manage the significant delivery risk.

Does this sound like your next role? Read on

What you’ll do:

  • Drive the development and execution of project plans, ensuring alignment with both internal and external collaborators.

  • Proactively identify and address potential challenges and roadblocks, demonstrating a solution-oriented approach

  • Act as the point of contact for our partners, coordinating and orchestrating internal and external resources as necessary.

  • Collaborate with business leaders to prioritize key initiatives and program work.

  • Lead the creation of project documentation associated with the program. Build and maintain comprehensive meeting minutes, action items and project documentation.

  • Ensure effective communication and reporting on project status, risk, and opportunities.

  • Support developing materials and recommendations for regular governance forums and monthly review committees to facilitate prioritization decisions.

What you’ll bring:

  • University degree or equivalent experience in IT or business

  • 5-10 years of project and or portfolio delivery experience.

  • Knowledge of the Canadian P&C industry is not required but considered an asset

  • Strong program management background and a deep understanding of the risks inherent in delivering an organizational change.

  • Finance background with the ability to build and monitor business cases for projects

  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, complicated subject matters to senior executive team and critical business partners

  • Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills

  • Possess discernment and an ability to contribute input to the management team

  • Demonstrated track record of developing efficient and effective processes in order to improve delivery and ensure that goals and targets are met on a consistent basis

What you’ll get:

  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

  • Outstanding Career Development opportunities.

  • We’ll support your professional development education.

  • Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year

  • Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion

  • Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health

  • Hybrid flexible work model

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.



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