Senior IT Project Manager - Hybrid, Insurance Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexible work model

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end project lifecycles, aligning with business goals and budgets. You will collaborate with executives, vendors, and cross‑functional teams to deliver complex programs.

The role requires strong governance, risk management, and financial stewardship, with a hybrid work model enabling collaboration across teams in Canada. Experience with insurance transformations is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Extensive insurance domain experience and transformational projects.
• Experience with Guidewire Suite and Cloud Technologies.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
• PM certification (PMP) is required.
• 12+ years of project management with large budgets and multi-year scope.
• Experience balancing Agile approaches with governance requirements.
• Strong executive stakeholder engagement and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle to achieve intended outcomes.
• Manage executive stakeholders and vendor relationships.
• Develop integrated project plans with scope, timelines, and budget.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, including external partners.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; implement change controls.
• Maintain clear, regular reporting and governance adherence.
• Monitor baseline scope with business/tech partners and approve changes.
• Oversee project financials, cost models and reconciliations.
• Ensure deliverables meet Aviva standards and governance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Team leadership

PMO governance

Risk management

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Guidewire knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Guidewire Suite

Job description

Aviva Canada is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end project lifecycles, aligning with business goals and budgets. You will collaborate with executives, vendors, and cross‑functional teams to deliver complex programs.

The role requires strong governance, risk management, and financial stewardship, with a hybrid work model enabling collaboration across teams in Canada. Experience with insurance transformations is highly valued.