Project Manager – Intermediate – NAVACORD

Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance management company in Toronto seeks an Intermediate IT Project Manager for a 1-year contract, with potential for a full-time position. The role involves overseeing IT initiatives across Digital, AI & Automation, ensuring project objectives align with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing IT projects, strong communication skills, and a PMP certification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing IT Projects necessary.
• 2+ years in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Significant background in managing digital and AI projects.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Direct project development from beginning to end.
• Ensure adherence to project management standards and best practices.

Skills

Project Management

IT Software Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Communication

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Tools

Office 365

Applied Systems Solutions

Job description

TORONTO, ON | Reporting to : Vice President, Delivery Services & Digital Support

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a 1-year contract position with great potential to transition to a fulltime permanent role”

As an Intermediate IT Project Manager at Navacord, you are responsible for managing IT initiatives in the areas of Digital, AI & Automation, Security, Infrastructure, and Data Migration. You will report to the Vice President, Delivery Services & Digital Support and work alongside a team of IT, business, and vendor partners to enable Navacord to accelerate its vision for long-term, strategic growth. The mandate of the IT Intermediate Project Manager is to lead technology change initiatives within Navacord, focused on delivering business objectives with accountability for leading a cross-functional team, managing executive engagement, and managing schedule, scope, risks, and budget constraints.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Strategic Planning and Management :

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Ensure alignment of project objectives with Navacord’s strategic goals and business needs.
• Contribute to the development of long-term goals, policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring proper governance and compliance.
• Stay abreast of current and future technologies, including those outside of our industry, and analyze how they can help accelerate Navacord.

Project Execution and Delivery :

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, including the integration of AI & Automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and deliver stakeholder reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and vendors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• Implement Agile methodologies to streamline project workflows and improve team collaboration.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks, including cybersecurity threats and data privacy

concerns.

• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties / vendors.

Governance and Standards :

• Ensure adherence to project management standards and best practices.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report to identify successful and

unsuccessful project elements.

• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Contribute to the PM practice of the department by sharing knowledge, improving processes, and

Quality Assurance :

• Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards and

business objectives.

• Implement and oversee governance frameworks to ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.

REQUIREMENTS :

• 5+ years managing IT Projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 2+ years in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Experience determining business requirements and making recommendations on IT investments and implementation of future technology.
• Significant background in managing IT projects, including digital, AI & Automation change, and the associated planning and communication between stakeholders and vendors.
• Proven communications skills with experience managing business executives stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of IT software, especially Office 365 and Applied Systems solutions.
• Experience managing change, demonstrating effective planning and change management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to lead teams and partners in a way that promotes effective, high-quality results.
• Ability to stay current on cutting-edge technologies.

BUILDING THE GREAT CANADIAN BROKERAGE

Navacord is a leading insurance and risk management brokerage created to keep the Canadian entrepreneurial spirit alive. Led by a passionate and engaged partnership group, Navacord Broker Partners are committed to the success of their clients by delivering expert advice in an increasingly complex world which allows them to face the future with confidence.

Fastest Growing Multiline Brokerage in Canada