Vice President, Business Project Management Office

Permanent Full Time

Our Canada Operations & Business Enablement team focuses on understanding the needs of our customers and advisors and providing them with unparalleled service and support. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of Canada Operations & Business Enablement, the Vice President, Business Project Management Office (BPMO), you will lead the Project Management Office across the Canadian Functions. You will lead by example, ensuring that we do the right thing in all our projects, step up to drive transformation and modernization initiatives, and deliver outstanding results that align with our strategic goals; providing strategic direction and governance for all program/project management activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with Canada Life policies.

What You Will Do

• Lead, build, and mentor a large, high-performing, multi-layered project management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and delivery excellence.
• Establish proactive and robust governance frameworks, processes, and KPIs to ensure regulatory compliance, minimize risk, and measure the effectiveness and success of project delivery.
• Drive the ongoing evolution of the BPMO, enhancing best-in-class project management practices, tools, and policies to improve productivity and quality in alignment with organizational goals.
• Act as a key thought leader for critical business transformation and modernization programs, providing strategic guidance to optimize delivery timelines, cost, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and deliver regular, comprehensive reporting on program status, risks, and financial performance to senior management and regulators.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships, working closely with Program sponsors, the Technology Program Office, Risk, Finance, and other partners to achieve strategic goals.

What You Will Bring

• 10+ years of senior PMO leadership, delivering complex, strategic transformation initiatives.
• Proven leader of leaders, with experience building and inspiring high-performing, multi-level teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and business case development.
• Deep experience in financial services and regulated environments, with strong operational risk expertise.
• Skilled in navigating matrixed organizations, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving strategic alignment.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of innovation, execution, and performance improvement.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we're one of Canada's leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.