Director, Program Manager

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated; Toronto; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance company in Toronto is seeking a Director, Program Manager to oversee strategic program management and ensure the delivery of high-quality projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project management, particularly in technology and financial services, along with strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary range of CAD 113,050.00 - 141,300.00 annually and a full benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus plan

Health and retirement benefits

Long-term equity incentive plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing complex projects lasting 6-12 months or longer.
• 20+ years in Project / Program Management for technology/insurance/financial services.
• Industry Certifications in Project Management, ITIL or Agile Frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic alignment with company goals.
• Manage project budgets, planning, and reporting.
• Coordinate communication with internal TAI staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle

Advanced experience managing large cross-functional projects

Ability to develop and maintain project schedules

Highly advanced people management skills

Exceptional risk management skills

Effective communication and relationship building

Strong problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts / Sciences (BA / BS) in Information Technology, Finance or equivalent work experience

Tools

Project Management Tools

Agile Frameworks

Job description

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RGA ready

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

The Director Program Manager’s primary role is to oversee strategic alignment with the company’s goals and to ensure consistent application of proper governance in the delivery of high-quality projects / programs on schedule, within budget and scope while meeting or exceeding the expectations of all relevant stakeholders including customers.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Program Management and oversight for a varying portfolio of TAI Life & Annuities Reinsurance product development, product installation and consulting projects. Managing four or fewer direct reports.
• Under the direction of the Executive Director Project Management, the Director Program Manager is responsible for budgeting, planning, controlling and reporting of project / program status to senior TAI management, possibly across a single large portfolio or multiple smaller programs / projects. Development of portfolio metrics and management dashboards, resource forecasting tools.
• The Director Program Manager is also responsible for all resource management for assigned program(s). An important aspect of this role includes creating, managing, and coordinating the schedule, key deliverables and milestones within a set of programs or a portfolio, and coordinating communication with internal TAI staff, departments / divisions within TAI / RGA and other key stakeholders within the company.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts / Sciences (BA / BS) in Information Technology, Finance or equivalent work experience – Required

Work Experience

• Project management experience in software delivery from a Vendor to client or managing Vendor deliveries as a client – Required
• 10+ years managing complex projects lasting 6-12 months or longer, and involving more than 5-10 team members – Required
• 20+ years of Project / Program Management work experience managing complex programs in technology / insurance / financial services – Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Industry Certifications in Project Management, ITIL or Agile Frameworks – Required
• PMP certification, CSM / PSM Agile certifications – Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle – Required
• Advanced experience managing large cross-functional, international and / or global projects; demonstrated ability to lead virtual teams across diverse geographies and time zones – Required
• Ability to develop, maintain and communicate an accurate project schedule across the program / portfolio, while balancing priorities and resource constraints – Required
• Highly advanced people management skills, demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop associates; including the ability to delegate effectively, proven leadership skills – Required
• Strategically minded individual with ability to see / maintain a multi-month’s view of programs / portfolio – Required
• Exceptional risk management and persuasion skills, demonstrated ability to apply financial management principles to projects / programs under management – Required
• An effective communicator, relationship builder comfortable with C-level stakeholder management both internally and with Clients – Required
• Highly autonomous self-starter with proven ability to manage through conflicting project demands and rapidly shifting landscape – Required
• Applies significant knowledge of best practices in project management, advanced domain knowledge and proven ability to solve complex problems – Required
• Advanced customer relationship and stakeholder management skills; demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and foster teamwork – Required

What you can expect from RGA

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation Range

• 113,050.00 - 141,300.00 Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Project Management and Information Technology

Industries : Insurance

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