Senior Project Manager

Wawanesa Insurance; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of large, complex projects. This role requires managing teams, ensuring project alignment with strategic objectives, and requires strong leadership skills and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing large, complex projects in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong skills in project planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, strategic projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and resources.
• Champion change management practices to support adoption.

Skills

Project Planning

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

PMP, PgMP, or similar certification

Change management certification (CCMP or PROSCI) is an asset

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

MS Planner

Job description

Working under limited supervision, this role plays a critical part in delivering large, complex, and strategic initiatives that support Wawanesa’s strategic priorities. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes and value.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, strategic projects aligned with organizational and enterprise priorities.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources using approved methodologies and tools.
• Manage project decisions, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to ensure project alignment with capability roadmaps and value architecture.
• Support benefits realization by defining success metrics, tracking KPIs, and reporting on value creation.
• Prepare and present project updates, dashboards, and governance materials.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure quality and accountability.
• Champion change management practices to support adoption and sustainability.
• Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, SAFe) and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, MS Planner).
• Mentor junior Project Managers and contribute to the maturity of project delivery within the organization.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting to stakeholders and governance forums.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing large, complex projects in a matrixed environment.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• PMP, PgMP, or similar certification required.
• Experience in financial management and budget oversight.
• Knowledge of various project management methodologies and tools.
• Understanding of IT principles (Architecture, Application Development, Quality Assurance, Service Delivery).
• Strong skills in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and stakeholder influence.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Industry experience in Insurance (Life, Wealth, Property & Casualty) is an asset.
• Change management certification (CCMP or PROSCI) is an asset.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Wawanesa, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

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