Senior Project Manager

Empire Life; Kingston; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases

Annual bonus program for non-sales

Employer-funded benefits: life, health

Flexible work arrangements

Four weeks vacation

Defined contribution pension with 401k

Parental leave top-up

Wellness and recognition programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Empire Life is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Project Management Office in Kingston, Canada. You will guide initiatives from initiation through close-out, collaborating with senior management and stakeholders to deliver business objectives with minimal supervision.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including a bonus program for non-sales roles, generous benefits, flexible work arrangements and four weeks of vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive project management experience.
• Expertise with PM methodologies (agile, scrum, waterfall) and tools.
• Ability to lead dynamic teams and influence change.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• English language proficiency across Canada.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; PMP is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate project scope, goals and deliverables with senior management.
• Define tasks and resource requirements.
• Coordinate IT and business unit resources and assign tasks.
• Provide direction and coaching to project team.
• Create and manage project budget and report expenses.
• Develop project plans and governance documents.
• Monitor progress and report to stakeholders.
• Identify risks and manage dependencies and critical path.
• Apply PM methodologies and manage changes per guidelines.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews.

Skills

Project management

Agile / Scrum / Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Education

University degree or college diploma in Business/Technology

PMP designation (asset)

Tools

Smartsheets

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Empire life is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to join our Project Management Office team! The Senior Project Manager is responsible for proactively managing the initiation, planning, analysis, design, execution, implementation and close-out of specific projects in support of business objectives. The incumbent is guided by defined goals and objectives, and works under minimal supervision of their manager.

The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $108,300 - $158,300 This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only; fixed-term contract and casual roles are not eligible for annual bonus and would receive only the base salary component.

Why pursue this opportunity

Join a transforming business - we are a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry which is rapidly transforming.

Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

Have your voice heard - with a fresh perspective, we welcome those that can highlight opportunities for improvement. We encourage creative and innovative thinking and welcome candidates who are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

What you’ll be working on

• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables that support desired business objectives, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Work closely with resource managers in IT and other business units to acquire necessary project resources and assign specific tasks and responsibilities to project team members
• Provide direction, coaching and support to project team
• Create and manage project budget; track and report project expenses on a regular basis
• Schedule and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Develop project plans and other communications documents
• Monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders on a regular basis
• Identify project issues and deal with those that can be resolved within the project team; for larger, more complex issues, escape to key project stakeholders in a timely fashion
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Proactively identify and manage project risks and mitigation strategies to minimize risk exposure
• Appropriately apply project management methodology, processes and standards
• Effectively manage any changes to project scope, budget or timelines following change control guidelines
• Define project success criteria and continually manage project expectations with stakeholders and team members
• Conduct post-implementation project reviews to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements

What we’re looking for you to have

• Advanced expertise in championing, leading and managing large, complex, business transformation projects and/or IT projects usually a result of a minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive project management experience
• Extensive knowledge and expertise of Project Management methodologies and development practices (i.e. agile, scrum, waterfall) and tools such as Smartsheets, JIRA and Confluence
• Conversant in different platforms, architectures, languages and modern development toolkits
• Proven track record of developing and leading dynamic, high performing teams along with a proven ability to drive and influence change through innovation and process improvement
• Substantial experience building, developing and growing relationships, at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated experience leading discussions and working effectively with senior leaders
• Self motivated with resilience to work independently including managing priorities and setting and guiding plans
• Previous consulting experience and/or proven engagement skills, to actively listen and understand stakeholders needs and collaborate to bring clarity to the definition of those needs
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, applied at all levels of the organization
• A University degree or college diploma in Business, Technology or another related field or equivalent experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset
• If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [e-mail] .