Team Leader, Operational Optimization

Definity Financial Corporation; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Winnipeg is looking for a Team Leader, Operational Optimization to oversee operational delivery and drive cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Business or a related field and have at least 2 years of project coordination experience. This role is critical in enhancing business performance through actionable insights and effective communication with leadership. Strong project management skills and proficiency in tools like Jira and Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in project coordination, business operations, or cross-functional delivery.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or Agile certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in leading or mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and coordination, managing timelines and resources.
• Gather and define requirements, scope initiatives, and establish KPIs.
• Monitor project performance and provide insights for continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Organization

Education

University degree in Business, Operations, Project Management, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

Excel

Data analysis and reporting tools

Job description

The Team Leader, Operational Optimization oversees operational delivery by driving cross-functional initiatives and ensuring timely execution of business projects. Acting as a central coordination point, this role manages planning, scoping, and performance tracking to enable operational excellence and support Petline’s strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities include enhancing business performance visibility through consolidated reporting and actionable insights for leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making. The role also provides oversight for quality assurance activities and may manage a reporting analyst to ensure accurate, timely, and impactful business insights.

What can you expect in this role?

• Lead project planning and coordination, ensuring timelines, dependencies, and resources are managed effectively.
• Gather and define requirements, scope initiatives, and establish KPIs to measure business impact.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives, resolve issues, and remove blockers for smooth execution.
• Monitor project performance, track KPIs, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Consolidate business performance reporting and deliver actionable insights to leadership.
• Support release readiness by validating requirements and assisting with testing activities.

What do you bring to the role?

• University degree in Business, Operations, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project coordination, business operations, or cross-functional delivery.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or Agile certification (preferred but not required).
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana), Excel, data analysis, and reporting tools.
• Strong skills in communication, stakeholder engagement, leadership, problem-solving, adaptability, and organization.
• Experience in leading or mentoring, with the ability to manage complaint-related reporting and ensure quality standards are met.