Hybrid Vice President, Business Project Management Office – BPMO

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About the role

  • 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

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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