Senior Manager, Projects & Resources

Co-operators; Calgary, Toronto, Burlington, Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services co-operative in Calgary seeks a Senior Manager, Projects & Resources II to lead IT project management initiatives. This role involves managing a diverse team, delivering large projects on time and within budget, and fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience and a strong background in project management methodologies. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Holistic well-being programs

Paid volunteer days

Comprehensive total rewards package

Qualifications

• 15 years relevant project management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years demonstrated people leadership skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent understanding of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team through effective planning and implementation of large-scale projects.
• Coordinate deliverables across multiple teams.
• Monitor compliance with corporate IT policies.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Change Management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Job description

Company: CGL
Department: IT-Solutions Delivery P/C
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.

The Senior Manager, Projects & Resources II is key to the strategic design and delivery of services to IT customers and their staff, including project management. This role focuses on leading a team through effective planning, management and implementation of large-scale, highly complex, multi-phase and multi-entity project initiatives. The Senior Manager provides direct management of a diverse team of IT professionals that have highly complex technical responsibilities, as well as indirect management of cross- functional business and IT staff assigned to projects. The focus is to deliver large scope projects on time, within budget and meeting the specified scope and quality requirements.

How you will create impact:

• Execute implementation by coordinating deliverables with multiple teams across multiple organizations, including: proactively anticipating project deviations/issues, communicating impact as appropriate and facilitating taking immediate corrective action to resolve, as well as adapting to changing priorities and ensuring resources are applied appropriately to ensure project success.
• Facilitate business activities which may include proposal development, business requirements definition, process design workshops, user acceptance planning and execution, communication, training, business process development, and ongoing business support.
• Contribute towards the development of broad IT standards, policies, practices and methodologies, and monitor compliance with corporate policies.
• Identify technical opportunities to improve processes, procedures, delivery, maintainability and usability.
• Research, plan, and implement high-level operational efficiencies.
• Lead change through facilitation and decision making in complex and large scope initiatives, integrating change management activities such as communication and training into plans.

To join our team:

• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science with at least 15 years relevant project management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7 years demonstrated people leadership skills/knowledge required for analysis, coaching, mentoring, staff direction, planning and implementation of projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent high level of understanding of project management methodologies, tools, techniques, processes and practices.
• Expert knowledge of Risk Management methodology and use of sophisticated techniques and methodology analysis probability and impacts of risk.

How you will succeed:

• You build trusting relationships and provide feedback to enable the successful development of your team and colleagues.
• You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
• You facilitate the adoption of change and create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team’s work with organizational goals.
• You successfully convey messages and demonstrate openness to exploring alternative points of view.
• You use critical thinking to guide decision making and apply a strategic mindset to adjust business plans based on shifting priorities. (applies to grades 10-11/M2-M3 only)

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.