Senior Project Manager

Permanent Full Time

The Senior Project Manager applies advanced knowledge and experience in managing large, complex projects and teams within the Technology Division.

At our company, the customer is at the center of what we do. The Individual Wealth Technology team is looking for innovative, collaborative, and results-driven candidates who can demonstrate these qualities in their work. We care about the financial, physical, and mental well-being of our customers and our staff.

What you will do:

• Lead large-scale, high-risk, and complex projects, partnering with business unit and technology leaders, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are well-defined, planned, and delivered successfully.

• Work closely with project sponsors and delivery leaders to develop comprehensive project charters, including scope, objectives, approach, success measures, stakeholder engagement, and communication plans.

• Develop integrated project plans with strong financial and project acumen, including cost estimates, budgets, resource requirements, and schedules, applying advanced estimation models and managing performance against them.

• Manage project budgets and costs, providing accurate forecasts and analysis of capitalization, amortization, and expense management.

• Provide coaching and mentorship to less experienced Project Managers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement in project delivery.

• Perform advanced risk planning and analysis (qualitative and quantitative), including risk identification, mitigation strategies, and response planning.

• Monitor and track project progress, manage variances, and communicate updates to stakeholders with clarity and transparency.

• Ensure compliance with governance processes, corporate risk standards, and organizational policies throughout the project lifecycle.

• Drive organizational change initiatives and contribute to best practice adoption across teams, including implementing process improvements and efficiency enhancements.

• Successfully transition projects to production and conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and optimize future delivery.

What you will bring:

• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager in a technology delivery environment, with a proven track record of managing large and complex projects.

• Strong knowledge of Individual Wealth policy administration systems, illustration tools, and new business onboarding processes, along with a solid understanding of investment and wealth products.

• Experience delivering technology projects and strategy/governance initiatives.

• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Iterative, Waterfall) and tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint).

• Demonstrated ability to manage full project lifecycle for multiple initiatives, ensuring delivery of business outcomes that meet schedule, budget, and quality criteria.

• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments and adapt quickly to change.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to make sound recommendations in complex situations.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes.

• Business, technical, and financial acumen, including experience with risk assessment and management techniques.

• PMP or equivalent certification preferred; additional certifications in Agile or Scrum are considered an asset.

The base salary for this position is between $67,000 - $117,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

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.