Senior Project Manager

Permanent Full Time

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Reporting to the BPMO Director, Project Delivery, the Business Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex business transformation initiatives that support strategic priorities across the organization. This role serves as a trusted partner to business executives and senior leaders, driving the successful implementation of strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and enterprise change.

The successful candidate combines strong program and project leadership with business acumen, stakeholder management, and organizational change capabilities. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing without authority, and delivering outcomes through cross-functional teams.

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning and delivery of strategic business initiatives from concept through implementation and benefit realization.
• Partner with business sponsors and senior leaders to define objectives, outcomes, success measures, and implementation strategies.
• Drive execution of transformational programs involving process improvements, operating model enhancements, technology enablement, and organizational change.
• Establish governance structures, executive reporting, decision frameworks, and escalation processes to support successful delivery.
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, assumptions, and business impacts across multiple workstreams.
• Facilitate executive-level discussions to align stakeholders, resolve issues, and drive timely decisions.
• Translate complex business challenges into actionable delivery plans and measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, SMEs, technology partners, vendors, and delivery resources.
• Ensure organizational readiness through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, training, and change adoption activities.
• Monitor realization of expected business benefits and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Provide strategic recommendations and implementation guidance to project sponsors, steering committees, and senior leadership teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of delivery practices, governance frameworks, and implementation approaches across the portfolio.
• Foster strong relationships with business partners and become a trusted advisor on execution, delivery, and change management.

What You Will Bring

• 5-7 years of experience leading complex business transformation, strategic initiatives, or enterprise-wide projects.
• Proven track record delivering initiatives involving operational transformation, process redesign, customer experience improvements, organizational change, and technology enablement.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly understand business challenges and translate strategy into execution.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with experience influencing executives and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated experience building business cases, defining success metrics, and measuring outcomes.
• Strong governance, portfolio, program, and project management expertise.
• Experience leading initiatives in highly regulated, complex organizational environments.
• Advanced facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to executive audiences.
• Strong change management and business readiness leadership capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on strategic outcomes and business value.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and drive alignment.
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery environments.
• PMP certification considered an asset.
• Experience within financial services, insurance, or large enterprise organizations is preferred.

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The base salary for this position is between $80,400 - $130,400 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 additional investment 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 [email protected]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

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

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