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Head of Enterprise Program Management Office

3 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Definity Full time
Job Overview

The Head of Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) serves as a pivotal operational leader with a proven track record in architecting, establishing, and enhancing a centralized corporate program and project management office. This role is crucial for steering the effective execution and delivery of diverse portfolios of programs and projects throughout Definity.

Reporting directly to the VP of Enterprise Portfolio Delivery & Corporate Technology, this leader will facilitate Definity's hybrid and agile program and project management methodologies – emphasizing streamlined process design and execution, effective communication, training, and organizational growth.

The individual will oversee a team of program and project managers, focusing primarily on the Claims sector while also extending support to personal, commercial, product divisions, corporate technology, and other enterprise enablement areas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate a team of program and project managers by leveraging shared best practices to effectively plan, manage, and deliver initiatives punctually and within budget constraints.
  • Ensure the successful execution and delivery of programs and projects across various functional areas.
  • Collaborate closely with business stakeholders across Definity to implement lean and agile methodologies that enhance scalability and drive business results.
  • Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and changes to support teams and guarantee successful program and project outcomes.
  • Utilize industry best practices to create efficient, effective, lean, and agile program and project management methodologies, processes, and templates; document and promote adoption across Definity.
  • Establish and operationalize portfolio management strategies to ensure cohesive oversight of programs and projects.
  • Develop tools and dashboards that provide early insights and data-driven decision-making capabilities regarding programs and projects.
  • Employ systems thinking to facilitate process design and optimization across Definity as necessary.
  • Communicate extensively across teams, senior leadership, and executive staff – promoting transparency.
  • Build and lead a top-tier program management office that supports organizational responsibilities.

Leadership and Team Development

  • Committed to people leadership and fostering high-performing teams.
  • Supervise a team of program and project managers to nurture and establish a culture of high performance.
  • Align your team's daily responsibilities with Definity's mission by setting clear objectives and performance expectations.
  • Mentor, provide ongoing feedback, and create opportunities for career advancement and development while fostering a collaborative and open environment.
  • Conduct mid-year and annual performance evaluations for team members while supporting their career growth and development plans.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve established corporate and team objectives while effectively managing relationships with other Definity departments.
  • Responsible for supporting vision, planning, and defining team objectives, and leading the execution of these objectives.
  • Work alongside peers and leaders to enhance productivity, efficiency, and ensure accountability for high-quality outcomes.
  • Play a crucial role in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members, providing expertise and mentorship.
  • Engage in knowledge sharing and professional development initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork, encouraging productivity and professionalism while resolving conflicts within the team.

Leadership Competencies:

  • Exemplifies Integrity: Demonstrates personal and professional integrity, accountability, and a strong say/do ratio.
  • Collaborative Influence: Exhibits boundaryless collaboration and influence skills within the team and broader organization, with effective communication and a successful delivery track record.
  • Achieves Outstanding Results: Possesses a strategic mindset and business acumen, with strong prioritization skills focused on organizational outcomes.
  • Attracts Talent: A talent-focused leader with a demonstrated ability to coach and lead a high-performing, diverse team.
  • Continuous Improvement: An agile learner with a growth mindset, emphasizing operational excellence and innovation.
  • Inspires Engagement: An effective communicator who connects the rationale behind initiatives and fosters motivation and team cohesion.

Strategic Responsibilities:

  • Develop intake and prioritization processes for initiatives, collaborating with the EPMO leadership team to ensure that approved projects and programs deliver value to the organization.
  • Establish appropriate standards and foundational processes to guide EPMO activities in alignment with organizational strategy.
  • Participate in and support the annual capital planning process, identifying opportunities for process improvement.
  • Create prioritization models and risk criteria to evaluate initiatives at an enterprise level in collaboration with corporate strategy, business partners, and IT leaders.
  • Monitor and manage team performance against defined standards, adjusting priorities as necessary, and regularly communicating performance to EPMO leadership.
  • Deliver standardized templates and dashboards to gather initiative and program data across the enterprise.
  • Continuously innovate EPMO practices and bring new insights from the industry to the team.

Operational Expertise:

  • Collaborate with all business lines and internal departments to execute various activities and devise effective strategies for monitoring implementation.
  • Set standards for project execution and ensure adherence to project management protocols.
  • Introduce a unified set of practices, principles, and templates for project management.
  • Conduct regular project reviews, maturity assessments, and retrospectives.
  • Provide project data to support management evaluations.
  • Monitor all projects and maintain detailed records of tasks.
  • Ensure compliance with project timelines.
  • Assess project plans to identify and resolve issues while managing integrated applications for the organization.
  • Monitor and evaluate resource allocation across the EPMO to support initiatives, addressing resource allocation risks proactively.
  • Establish service level agreements within EPMO regarding project delivery through the Delivery Gating Framework.
  • Coach the team on delivering clear and concise project status updates for steering committees and other program meetings.
  • Translate technical terms and specifications into business language and communicate technical solutions to business partners.
  • Provide weekly leadership reports on program status and overall team management.

Portfolio and Release Planning:

Responsible for defining enterprise-level Portfolio and Release Planning strategies alongside other EPMO leaders. This role drives the execution of these strategies, ensuring that programs and projects are initiated and released in a manner that maximizes returns for Definity.

  • Oversee the maintenance, revision, and reprioritization of the enterprise project portfolio based on input from governance bodies.
  • Identify and resolve issues at the enterprise portfolio level.
  • Liaise with the EPMO leadership team to provide status updates to the executive team regarding the project portfolio.
  • Accountable for preliminary portfolio impact analyses of opportunities.
  • Communicate results from initial business prioritization of projects.
  • Aggregate and report on benefit realization at the enterprise project portfolio level.
  • Monitor and manage team progress in planning releases, adjusting priorities as necessary, and regularly communicating progress to EPMO leadership.

Relationship Management:

  • Ensure alignment of priorities and activities across teams within the EPMO.
  • Utilize influence and negotiation skills to achieve EPMO priorities and goals in support of Definity's strategic plan.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business sponsors, partners, and IT stakeholders.
  • Promote IT awareness and technical understanding among business partners and stakeholders.
  • Review monthly program/project financials to ensure forecasts align with actuals, addressing discrepancies to remain within committed service levels.
  • Hold project team members and stakeholders accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

Qualifications:

  • University degree or college diploma in computer science, business, IT, or a related field.
  • Over 12 years of experience in Project Management and/or Portfolio Management within a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment, with a preference for technology experience.
  • More than 7 years of successful management and leadership experience in delivering complex, organization-wide programs and projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
  • Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts and solutions to business partners and stakeholders.
  • Experience in program and project management financials.
  • Familiarity with the P&C insurance industry is advantageous.
  • Experience with the Guidewire cloud platform (Policy Center, Billing Center & Claims Center) is a plus.
  • Relevant industry certifications such as PMP, Agile, Six Sigma, Certified Scrum Master, Kanban, or Prince2 (SAFe, Prosci) are considered assets.
  • Strong management skills with the ability to cultivate effective relationships with business partners, vendors, and IT teams to achieve results.
  • Experience with RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs; ability to assess and negotiate statements of work with vendors.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and innovative problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong planning, organizational, prioritization, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and negotiate effectively with stakeholders and vendors.
  • Proven ability to independently translate strategy, resolve complex issues, and drive results through personal and team accountability while building strong organizational connections.
  • Demonstrated success in defining, implementing, and refining portfolio, program, and project management practices within a rapidly growing technology company.
  • Comfortable working across Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid, and other methodologies.
  • Player-coach mentality.
  • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Passionate about fostering a data-driven organization and utilizing insights to inform decisions.
  • Proficient in common project and work management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Kanban).
  • Experience with change management, process mapping, and lean six sigma is an asset.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills with a reputation for conveying complex ideas and concepts with clarity and impact.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to thrive in a mission-driven, growth-oriented organization.
  • Proven experience in building and leading high-performing teams.

About Definity:

Definity is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that values diversity and supports accessibility. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, as we believe that a variety of perspectives enhances our success.

Benefits:

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule for most roles.
  • Company share ownership program.
  • Pension and savings plans with company-matched contributions.
  • Paid volunteer days and matching contributions for charitable donations.
  • Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off for exam preparation.
  • Focus on inclusion with employee groups and support for various personal needs.
  • Wellness and recognition programs.
  • Discounts on products and services.

Actual salary for the role may vary based on the successful candidate's work location and other factors including skills, education, experience, and local labor market conditions. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans based on individual and company performance.

Definity is dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform us.

Background Checks:

This position requires successful completion of background checks, including criminal checks and leadership references.