Vice President overseeing Project Management Office initiatives within Canada Life's operations. Leading complex transformation projects and managing high-performing teams for strategic delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead, build, and mentor a large, high-performing, multi-layered project management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and delivery excellence
Establish proactive and robust governance frameworks, processes, and KPIs to ensure regulatory compliance, minimize risk, and measure the effectiveness and success of project delivery
Drive the ongoing evolution of the BPMO, enhancing best-in-class project management practices, tools, and policies to improve productivity and quality in alignment with organizational goals
Act as a key thought leader for critical business transformation and modernization programs, providing strategic guidance to optimize delivery timelines, cost, and risk mitigation
Develop and deliver regular, comprehensive reporting on program status, risks, and financial performance to senior management and regulators
Foster strong cross-functional relationships, working closely with Program sponsors, the Technology Program Office, Risk, Finance, and other partners to achieve strategic goals
Requirements
10+ years of senior PMO leadership, delivering complex, strategic transformation initiatives
Proven leader of leaders, with experience building and inspiring high-performing, multi-level teams
Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and business case development
Deep experience in financial services and regulated environments, with strong operational risk expertise
Skilled in navigating matrixed organizations, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving strategic alignment
Strategic thinker with a track record of innovation, execution, and performance improvement.
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Job title
Vice President, Business Project Management Office – BPMO
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