Project Manager
Location: Hybrid/Remote - York Mills
Empire life is looking to hire a Project Manager to join our Group Solutions team!
Why pursue this opportunity
Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.
Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.
The opportunity - collaborate with cross-functional teams and work on a variety of projects that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.
What you’ll be working on
- Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables that support desired business objectives, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
- Define project tasks and resource requirements
- Work closely with resource managers in IT and other business units to acquire necessary project resources and assign specific tasks and responsibilities to project team members
- Provide direction, coaching and support to project team
- Create and manage project budget; track and report project expenses on a regular basis
- Schedule and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
- Develop project plans and other communications documents
- Monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders on a regular basis
- Identify project issues and deal with those that can be resolved within the project team; for larger, more complex issues, escalate to key project stakeholders in a timely fashion
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
- Proactively identify and manage project risks and mitigation strategies to minimize risk exposure
- Appropriately apply project management methodology, processes and standards
- Effectively manage any changes to project scope, budget or timelines following change control guidelines
- Define project success criteria and continually manage project expectations with stakeholders and team members
- Conduct post-implementation project reviews to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
What we’re looking for you to have
- 2+ years of experience managing/leading small to medium sized business transformation projects and/or IT projects
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of Project Management methodologies and development practices
- Exposure to different platforms, architectures, languages and modern development toolkits
- Proven track record of developing and leading dynamic, high performing teams along with a prove ability to drive and influence change through innovation and process improvement
- Experience building, developing and growing relationships, at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated experience leading discussions and working effectively with senior leaders
- Ability to work independently including managing priorities and setting and guiding plans
- Previous consulting experience and/or proven engagement skills, to actively listen and understand stakeholders needs and collaborate to bring clarity to the definition of those needs
- Presentation skills
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Proven negotiation skills
- A University degree or college diploma in Business, Technology or another related field or equivalent experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset
- If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.
Beyond the salary
For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
- Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
- Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
- Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
- A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
- Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
- Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
- A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
- Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
- Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
- A cash employee referral program
To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.
Get to know us
Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca .
