Senior Project Manager

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Mental health benefit

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canada Life in Toronto, ON seeks an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead complex technology and digital transformation initiatives, driving business value from initiation to implementation.

You will partner with business and technology leaders, vendors, and teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, while aligning outcomes with strategic goals. A PMP is preferred and 7–10+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of managing large-scale technology projects in waterfall, agile, and hybrid environments.
• Degree in CS, business, MIS, or related field; PMP preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and vendors.
• Define project objectives, scope, and delivery plans.
• Lead large-scale technology and digital transformation projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across disciplines.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
• Facilitate decisions and keep projects on track.
• Report status and outcomes to leadership.
• Ensure delivery within scope, budget, and quality.
• Mentor team members and promote PM best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Business / MIS

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

Permanent Full Time

We’re seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead, complex technology and digital transformation initiatives that deliver strategic business value. This role is responsible for managing high-impact projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring successful delivery while aligning outcomes with organizational goals. The Senior Project Manager partners closely with business and technology leaders, vendors, and project teams to drive execution, remove obstacles, and achieve results.

About You

You’re a proactive and collaborative leader who thrives in complex environments and excels at stakeholder engagement. You bring a servant‑leadership mindset, enabling teams to perform at their best while maintaining focus on project objectives. You are comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels, stepping in when needed to help teams navigate challenges, resolve issues, and maintain delivery momentum.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with business, vendor, and technology stakeholders.
• Partner with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and delivery plans.
• Lead large-scale technology and digital transformation projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests proactively.
• Facilitate decision‑making and resolve conflicts to keep projects on track.
• Communicate project status, key milestones, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, budget, quality, and timelines.
• Monitor project performance and provide reporting against established KPIs and success measures.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, risk management, and project delivery standards.
• Support and mentor project team members while promoting project management best practices.
• Champion continuous improvement and high‑quality project delivery.
• Ensure teams understand and follow corporate project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Business, MIS, or a related field
• PMP certification or equivalent project management designation preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience managing large-scale technology projects in waterfall, agile and hybrid delivery environments.
• Proven success delivering complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience managing significant project budgets, schedules, risks, and resource plans.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of digital transformation initiatives, enterprise technology solutions, and agile methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance strategic objectives and day‑to‑day execution.
• Resilient problem‑solver with a collaborative and results‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to business and executive audiences.
• Knowledge of insurance systems or policy administration platforms is an asset.

The base salary for this position is between $79,100 - $131,800 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well‑being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full‑time or part‑time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry‑leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.