IT Project Manager

Aviva Canada Inc; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to drive delivery aligned with our mandate and goals. You will lead the entire project lifecycle, balancing scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve outcomes.

You will work with PMO governance, manage executive stakeholders, and apply both Agile and traditional governance to complex, multi-year programs. A hybrid work model supports your collaboration with teams across Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• PMP certification is mandatory.
• Extensive experience managing large budget projects (≥$7M) and multi-year scopes.
• Experience with PMO governance and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of Guidewire Suite and cloud technologies is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle to achieve intended outcomes.
• Manage executive expectations with data-driven discussions.
• Foster client, vendor, and team collaboration for project success.
• Develop integrated plans including scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Lead project teams and external partners across projects.
• Identify and manage risks with mitigation plans and governance compliance.
• Provide regular updates and maintain clear stakeholder communications.
• Baseline and monitor project scope with business and tech partners.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile governance

Executive communication

Data driven decision making

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

PMP certification

Tools

Guidewire Suite

Cloud technologies

MS Project

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence. At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We're proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We're not just about insurance; we're about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

You are a highly motivated Project Manager who can drive Delivery in alignment with the organization mandate and goals. You are strong in Project & project management practice and possess both business and technical acumen. You support the team and work to achieve results within the constraints of budget, schedule and scope. You are a leader, an influencer, a team player and a collaborator.

What you’ll do

• Drive Results: Lead and drive the entire Project lifecycle with the superordinate goal to achieve the intended Project outcome.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience leading Projects, managing executive expectations, facilitate data based, factual and objective conversations.
• Champion strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members to improve collaboration and project success.
• Project & Project Planning: Develop integrated project plans, including scope, timelines, budget, and allocation of resources.
• Team Leadership: Lead project teams, including internal and external partners, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Risk Management: Assume complete accountability towards identification, documentation and management of Project Risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery.
• Communication: Maintain clear and open communication channels with project stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports.
• Scope Management: Work closely with the Business and Technology Partners to baseline and monitor project scope and activate change requests as needed.
• Financial Management: Responsible for managing the financials of Project – this includes creating and maintaining cost models, identifying and reporting accruals and ensuring complete, accurate reconciliation of financials as per the established financial process. Own the financial book of work and drive outcomes to stay within budget.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet the established Aviva Framework pertaining to quality standards and best practices.
• Governance: Ensure project adheres to the established Change Delivery Governance Framework and is operating within the established control environment. Ensure compliance with the Quality contract and all pertinent and associated requirements within the framework.
• Critical thinking & Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve project risks before they become issues and lead the efforts to mitigate and resolve the issues.
• Bring Thought leadership to the table to navigate through extenuating circumstances, challenge Status Quo and own and drive the project to success.

What you’ll bring

• Background and experience with Insurance and preferably Transformational Projects
• Nice to have experience with Guidewire Suite and Cloud Technologies
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Project management certification (PMP) is a must
• Experience as a Project & Project Manager with at least 12 years’ experience managing Projects with large budget (7 MM+), and complex solutions spanning over multiple years
• Experience managing Projects balancing Agile Ways of Working and Governance requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency to work with Executive stakeholders
• Experience operating under PMO governance
• Experience overseeing multiple projects within a Project structure
• Critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution
• Financial proficiency and hands-on experience managing large scale budgets
• Excellent leadership, communication, management and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency to lead large Projects and enable successful outcomes
• Demonstrated proficiency to manage multiple stakeholders across leadership levels, cross functional teams, Vendor partners, Onshore/Offshore/Near-shore teams as required for the Project.
• Ability to support, influence and negotiate project decisions based on data
• Knowledge of different project management methodologies
• Strong analytical skills and ability to navigate complex scenarios
• Proficiency in MS Project, Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Teams and SharePoint
• Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence

What you’ll get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $110,000 to $145,000.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We'll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
• Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable).
• Hybrid flexible work model.

This job advertisement is for a new vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally. Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

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