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This role combines strategic project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and change management to drive impactful outcomes across enterprise platforms and emerging technologies.\nWorking on the front line with our business partners, vendors, and other stakeholders, this role is highly visible and collaborative to deliver initiatives on time and within budget. It is a professional role that combines strong Project Management, Business Relationship, and Change Management skills to drive strategic outcomes and transformation. This role reports to the Manager, Project Delivery, within the Workplace Benefits & Retirement portfolio.\nWhat you will do\nAccountable for end-to-end delivery of complex digital initiatives, driving innovation and transformation while ensuring alignment with PDLC, governance standards, and organizational objectives.\nAccountable for delivering business outcomes and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.\nPartner with senior and executive stakeholders to influence decisions and manage trade-offs.\nLead cross-functional teams through ambiguity and drives organizational change.\nDevelop comprehensive project plans for large, complex initiatives with multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and governance standards, in partnership with internal and external stakeholders and work with third-party vendors to integrate plans and align deliverables.\nManage overall project governance including stakeholder communication, meeting facilitation, documentation, resources, financials, scheduling, and status reporting.\nPerform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis and manages complex budgets and forecasts.\nDevelop detailed project plans, stakeholder matrix, RAID logs, cut-over plans, and financial summaries and executive steering presentations and dashboards, as required.\nCoordinates internal and external resources and monitors deliverables.\nMonitor and track projects in internal systems; monitors resource usage vs. budget and prepares and updates cost plans regularly.\nWork proactively to resolve issues and mitigate risks.\nAdjust plans and communication to achieve desired outcomes.\nEnsure project documentation is complete and current.\nConduct post-implementation reviews and documents lessons learned.\nBuild and foster productive relationships with stakeholders.\nCollaborate with security, risk, and compliance teams for required assessments and artefacts and manages all technical project risks, ensuring compliance with established cyber and risk controls.\nChampion continuous improvement initiatives and participates in internal community of practice project management events and development opportunities.\nMentor project managers and team members on processes and tools.\nWhat you will bring\nMinimum 5 years of experience managing large complex projects with multiple workstreams, including digital transformation initiatives, software implementations, integrations, and data migration.\nPMP or equivalent certification required; Agile/SAFe certifications considered an asset.\nProven ability to lead large, complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\nProven ability to influence senior leadership and manage executive-level stakeholders, including communications and negotiations.\nStrong track record of stakeholder management and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables.\nAbility to lead through ambiguity, drive organizational change and simplify complex situations to deliver results under tight deadlines.\nDeep understanding of Project Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC) and governance frameworks.\nExperience with digital platforms, AI, cloud technologies, and data-driven solutions considered an asset.\nExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms for executive audiences.\nStrong presentation and facilitation skills, with confidence in formal speaking situations.\nStrategic thinking and decision-making.\nAbility to build and foster productive relationships across internal and external stakeholders.\nStrong client-centric focus while balancing technology and business expectations.\nResults-driven, collaborative, and adaptable to change.\nAbility to accommodate flexible schedules when required.\nNice to have\nExperience mentoring project managers and fostering high-performing teams.\nExperience delivering projects with enterprise-level impact.\nRelevant credentials such as PMI-PBA, Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or SAFe Agilist considered an asset.\nAdvanced knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Iterative) and tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint).\nBilingualism (English/French) is an asset.\n-\nThe base salary for this position is between $80,400 - $130,400 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.\nCareer 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.\nGrow with Canada Life\nWe’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country. \nWe’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver - for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!\nWhat we offer:\nWe’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:\nCareer Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. \nHealth & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. \nTime Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day. \nFinancial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. \nRewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more! \n Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events. \nLearn more about Canada Life.\nWe’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact . 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