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Strategic Initiatives Manager

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Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Canada Life Full time

As a pivotal member of the Advisory Network/Client Experience team within the Individual Wealth and Insurance Solutions technology division, the Strategic Initiatives Manager reports directly to the AVP of Technology Delivery. This role is instrumental in overseeing the execution and governance of strategic projects. The incumbent will be tasked with the planning, coordination, direction, leadership, and management of large-scale and complex initiatives, employing standardized project delivery methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Directs the intake, planning, execution, and governance of strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives and organizational strategies.
  • Responsible for gathering and presenting program roadmaps, estimates, and resource requirements for annual strategic planning.
  • Oversees the planning, financial management, and delivery of assigned strategic initiatives, providing expert guidance in ambiguous situations, identifying and resolving issues across various domains, and conducting risk assessments and analyses for the entire program.
  • Leads the implementation of solutions that may necessitate modifications to business processes, systems, and products, potentially requiring significant deviations from conventional approaches.
  • Manages relationships with senior stakeholders, collaborating with management to develop strategic and operational plans.
  • Establishes and maintains an effective delivery network among project managers and other leaders.
  • Evaluates the impact on personnel, processes, and systems; recognizes the importance of adhering to control standards, audit practices, and compliance requirements.
  • Facilitates the development of business cases at the initiative level.
  • Defines the governance framework and ensures that work is executed with the necessary level of detail and quality, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Provides leadership to the team in achieving strategic objectives, including offering feedback to people leaders regarding performance, development, and resource allocation.
  • Supervises coaching and mentorship, lifecycle management, and development of team members, offering guidance on complex issues.
  • Delivers training and support to cross-disciplinary resources on strategies, methodologies, processes, tools, and approaches.
  • Manages resource allocation across a broad spectrum of work encompassing multiple projects or initiatives.
  • Monitors the realization of benefits from program components to ensure alignment with business unit goals.
  • Communicates with and reports to stakeholders, providing a comprehensive perspective on all program activities.
  • Actively advocates for and influences the necessity of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing large-scale projects.
  • Educational background in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2, PgMP) are advantageous.
  • In-depth knowledge of project and program management practices, with the ability to adapt them to high-complexity projects.
  • Strong business, technical, and financial acumen, with the capability to apply this knowledge to programs and the broader business landscape.
  • Experience managing relationships with business and technical executive stakeholders across diverse areas, demonstrating the ability to lead and influence in complex environments.
  • Proven understanding of risk assessment and management methodologies.
  • Extensive experience in:
    • Defining scope, estimating, and managing work across multiple competing initiatives.
    • Complex program management in ambiguous situations.
    • Building effective working relationships and managing conflicts among executive and senior management stakeholders on large and complex projects.
    • Resolving conflicts among senior stakeholders.

The base salary for this position ranges from $74,000 - $137,000 annually. This figure represents the base salary only and does not include other variable compensation components of our total rewards program (e.g., annual bonus, commission, etc.). If selected to advance in our recruitment process, your recruiter will provide additional details regarding our total rewards program.

At Canada Life, we value your individuality. This is a workplace where your unique background, perspectives, and talents are recognized and contribute to our future success.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment extends to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, ensuring every employee has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Canada Life appreciates all applicants; however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.