Manager Project Governance Office

Fidelity Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Manager in the Project Governance Office to oversee project portfolios, ensure adherence to governance, and manage a team of project managers. The ideal candidate must possess strong organizational skills, project management expertise, and relevant industry experience. This role includes flexible working arrangements and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive total compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave top-up

Home office equipment allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expertise in project management and development methodologies.
• Experience in the financial industry.
• Leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the portfolio of projects for Fidelity Investments Canada.
• Oversee and monitor projects from initiation to closeout.
• Collaborate with business leads to initiate projects.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Project management methodologies

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Project Management education

Job description

Overview

Job Posting: Manager, Project Governance Office

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Expert knowledge of project management and development methodologies.
• Organizational awareness; focus on key partnerships, teamwork and relationships building.
• Drive for results while managing portfolio risk and issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to demonstrate an understanding of business needs and interests and communicate the broader picture to all stakeholders.
• Leadership, facilitation, negotiation, influence and customer relationship management.
• Team management and resource management skills.
• Solid understanding of financial industry and technology.

Expertise You Bring

• University degree (bachelor’s degree), Project Management education or equivalent work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Project Management Experience in the financial industry.
• Strong experience and demonstrated ability to organize and monitor complex programs / projects.
• Experience with cross-functional, cross-hierarchy work, including communication and relationship management.

Responsibilities

The Project Governance Office (PGO) manages the portfolio of projects for Fidelity Investments Canada (FIC), focusing on prioritization efforts to meet FIC’s regulatory obligations and strategic business development, and ensure adequate capacity planning for IT and Business resources. PGO applies Project Managers’ expertise to oversee and monitor projects in a fast-paced environment from initiation to implementation and closeout, ensuring time to market timelines and disciplined adherence to projects’ business objectives, budget and risk controls. The PGO is also responsible for the Post Implementation Assessment and monitoring benefits realization of initiatives within the organization.

• Establishes structured and proactively managed portfolio of projects across various FIC Divisions.
• Collaborates with business leads to plan initiation of projects, including estimation, timing and resourcing of prioritized initiatives.
• Assigns projects to individual project managers, proactively monitors portfolio activities and support team members in the successful execution of their projects.
• Leads continuous enhancements of project governance and ensures that project management standards, processes and procedures are adhered to.
• Collaborates with all internal business and technology partners, providing adequate communication, transparency and reporting on PGO portfolio of projects for ITEC.
• Manages complex initiatives, including possible delegation of project workstreams to other project managers or business leads.
• Leads project team(s) in a matrix environment, clarifying roles & responsibilities, providing individual direction and feedback and ensuring adequate project governance, communication and reporting are in place.
• Utilizes variety of program management techniques to manage interrelated projects for a specific functional department, service unit or line of business to provide consistent project management expertise across a group of initiatives, coordinate inter-project and intra-project dependencies and resolve project and program issues.
• Maintains focus on quality of delivery, cost, scope and timelines, providing transparent reporting on progress and timely escalation of risks and issues to project sponsors and business stakeholders.
• Proactively works on proposing solutions to project goals and resolution of issues, and recommends appropriate project delivery approach, including agile, waterfall, or a combination of both.
• Manages 3rd party vendor involvement where required in project execution and delivery.
• Maintains active collaboration with Executive Sponsors and Business Leads to understand strategic objectives and coordinates cross-departmental communication of priorities.
• Prepares effective portfolio communications and presentations for FIC Senior Executives Team and / or Executive Steering Committees members, where appropriate.
• Establishes strong relationships with Fidelity business and technology partners, including FIL and FMR.
• Manages expectations and influences project-related business decisions.
• Closely work with IS Executive Team and IS Managers to ensure continuous alignment with advancements in IT tools and processes, and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Directly manage a team of project managers, providing leadership, guidance and support of the team’s objectives and individual personal development goals.
• Communicate overall business objectives to project managers and conduct annual goal setting and performance reviews.
• Assign projects within the PGO portfolio of projects, clearly defining deliverables and performance expectations.
• Monitors execution of assigned responsibilities and provide immediate feedback where necessary to facilitate the adjustment of project plans and delivery timelines.
• Conducts regular one on ones, formal and informal coaching sessions with project managers and provide input for future career growth opportunities and goals.
• Leads adoption of new project management methodologies / tools and support relevant team training.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in-office options.
• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP.
• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with employer-paid premiums.
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of salary for 25 weeks.
• Up to $650 for home office equipment.
• Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Diversity and inclusion programs and Employee Resource Groups.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to training and designation support.

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer — Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email [e-mail].

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.