Project Management Office (PMO) Lead

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health & wellness

Time off

Financial security

Rewards & recognition

Community focus

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking an experienced Project Management Office Lead to join the Portfolio Management & Governance team within the Technology PMO. You will lead a team of Associate Project Managers and Project Analysts to deliver portfolio governance for technology initiatives.

Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Governance, the role focuses on governance, reporting, and decision‑support across the technology portfolio, located in London, ON with opportunities across Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager or Project Control Officer for technology projects within the financial services or insurance industry.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience directly and indirectly managing teams of project professionals including staff and contingent labour.
• Experience with Clarity for project management and portfolio management.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification, change management, and financial education is desirable.
• Strong flexibility, resiliency, and adaptability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare communications and interact with all levels.
• Demonstrates objectivity and prioritizes organizational direction.
• Excellent leadership and team execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Associate Project Managers and Project Analysts to perform project control, PM, and governance activities for Technology initiatives.
• Develop reports, dashboards and KPI measurements for the Technology portfolio.
• Provide portfolio support to Portfolio Leaders and governance for strategic initiatives.
• Support annual planning processes and interlock sessions with Business unit tech portfolio leads.
• Provide reporting and information support to informed decision‑making with clear metrics and a single source of truth.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Governance

Clarity PMO tool

Stakeholder communication

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Clarity PPM

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Management Office Lead to join our Portfolio Management & Governance team as part of the Technology Project Management Office(TPMO). The position is reporting to the Director, Portfolio Governance, you will be responsible to lead and support a team of Associate Project Managers and Project Analysts to perform portfolio support and governance for Technology Strategic initiatives.

What you will do

Lead a team of Associate Project Managers and Project Analysts

• Play a leadership role in evolving our TPMO Portfolio support and Governance team
• You will lead a team of Associate Project Managers that perform project control functions, PM functions and Governance activities for Technology initiatives
• Collaborate with Portfolio leaders to support the management of the Technology portfolio’s, including development of reports, dashboards and measurement of portfolio performance and KPI’s
• Provide portfolio support functions to the Portfolio Leaders, execute on Governance activities for the Technology strategic initiatives
• Provide reporting & information support to the annual initiatives planning process and interlock sessions with various Business unit tech portfolio leads
• Support informed decision‑making through clear reporting, metrics, KPI tracking, and a reliable single source of truth

Governance

• Support the evolution of Governance for the portfolio of initiatives within Technology with insights and training
• Ensure Governance objectives are being managed and met
• Ensure data quality within the Clarity to support project, portfolio management and reporting

What you will bring

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager, or Project Control Officer for technology projects within the financial services or insurance industry
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience directly and indirectly managing teams of project professionals including staff and contingent labour
• Experience with Clarity for project management and portfolio management
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• PMP certification, change management, and financial education is desirable
• Strong flexibility, resiliency, and adaptability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare communications and interact effectively with all levels, technical and non-technical within the organization
• Expert multi-tasker , juggling priorities and working in a fast paced/ demanding environment
• Demonstrates objectivity, putting organizational direction ahead of their own interests/agendas
• Encourages innovation, thinks outside boundaries and apparent limitations
• Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: London. Toronto, Winnipeg.

The 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).

Career 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.

Grow with Canada Life

We’reunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’relooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers,communitiesand each other.Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’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:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

We’recommitted to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted

Location

London, ON, CA; Winnipeg, MB, CA; Toronto, ON, CA

Date: Sep 29, 2026