Corporate Project Manager

Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Waterloo is seeking a Project Manager to manage cross-departmental IT projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in IT or financial services with strong project management and leadership skills. This role offers a rewarding salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Best-in-class pension and benefits

100% premium coverage for group benefits

Flexible work-from-home options

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in IT, financial services, insurance, or related industries.
• Experience leading Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid projects.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to present complex technical ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, quality, resources, and communications.
• Guide and coach project teams through risk identification and assessment.
• Develop and maintain relationships and effectively communicate with project owners.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Facilitation Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

University degree in a related field

PMP and/or Agile certification

Job description

Enterprise Solutions Office location_on Waterloo, ON

With every job, there’s always the question of “why”. Why join a company? Why be part of their mission? Here, the why is easy. It’s because at some point, we’ve all needed someone there for us.

At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we believe that something special happens when employees feel valued for the work they do, supported as the people they are, and included in the very fabric of the organization : they bring their best to work every day. And that's why we mean it when we say we put our people at the centre of everything we do. Join us as we grow our way into a future that reimagines what it means to deliver meaningful benefits support and service.

Job Description

What You’ll Do :

Reporting to the VP Enterprise Services Office, you’ll be responsible for managing cross-departmental Business Projects and / or Information Technology Systems (ITS) related projects in a diverse PMO Portfolio with increasing complexity and challenge according to experience and seniority. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting and continuous improvement of OTIP project management practices. This position requires strong project management knowledge including planning, executing and monitoring projects through to completion and benefits realization.

The core parts of your role will be to :

Project Management

• Manage project scope, quality, resources and communications and identify and manage issues effectively.
• Facilitate Waterfall and / or Agile ceremonies, release governance and dependency management and protect the project team from distractions, disruptions, and impediments to progress.
• Guide and coach project teams through risk identification and assessment.
• Guide project teams to develop and monitor risk approaches that appropriately weigh factors such as business strategy, process effectiveness, project delivery and privacy.
• Manage change and competing demands and determine impact on budget, time and risk using fact-based metrics and assumptions with effective communication of changes.
• Manage project timelines to appropriate level of detail, ranging from high-level oversight to detailed project schedules and integrated schedules across departments.
• Develop and maintain relationships and effectively communicate with project owners such as the leadership teams and managers, advocating effectively for IT with the business.
• Manage and coordinate vendors as required for projects specifically.
• Influence and champion successful change that drives new ways of doing business.
• Ensure that projects base delivery on sound operational and business process decisions.
• Assist with projects by focusing on the linkage between strategy and project.
• Participate, facilitate or lead review sessions with leaders to identify necessary support or action to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Enhance and develop team members’ capabilities around project management leadership, best practices, and discipline.
• Using the Project Portfolio Management Process, assist business with development of Idea Assessments, assessment of project priority, strategy and risk with Project Sponsor.
• Support the continuous process improvement of Portfolio and Project Management practices through all projects and identify cross-departmental projects for process efficiencies.

Qualifications

Let’s Talk About You :

This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate :

A University degree in a related field is required. PMP and / or Agile certification is an asset.

Experience leading Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid projects is required.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in information technology, financial services, insurance, or related industries.

A wide range of technology projects could be included in the project portfolio; experience of managing a diverse portfolio with the ability to understand and articulate the technology is necessary.

Leadership experience on projects regarding managing business sponsorship, internal and external partners, budget, customer expectations, assessment of risk, escalation and resolution of issues, and project plans through execution.

Strong facilitation skills with the ability to plan and facilitate workshops, brainstorming and planning sessions, and detailed operational tasks.

The ability to work in an environment where project processes and frameworks are in early stages of maturity.

A self-starter and motivated team player who is flexible and can effectively deal with ambiguity and adapt quickly to shifting priorities and rapid changes.

A positive attitude, a strong customer service orientation, and ability to present complex technical ideas clearly and in plain language to influence, negotiate and collaborate successfully.

A problem solver with the ability to effectively identify and resolve issues.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to provide updates to all levels.

We also consider your potential. If you know you have what it takes to do the job, but your experience doesn’t exactly match the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.

Additional Information

Some of the Perks We Offer :

We offer best-in-class pension and benefits, total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons you’ll love working here :

Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication

Industry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day

Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement

100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBO courses in Ontario)

Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options

Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement

Let’s work together! If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online.

OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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