We are looking for a Vice President, Technology Project Management Office.

Technology is redefining the way we work to meet business needs and elevate the customer experience. You’ll be part of a world class organization that is embracing modern technology, innovation and agile ways of working.

Our Technology, Canada & Great-West Life Co, team is a strategic partner in our business – with an ambition to be a forward-thinking, agile organization delivering secure, resilient and leading solutions that support the well-being of millions of Canadians.

As Vice President, Technology Project Management Office , (TPMO ) you will lead the Project Management Office within Technology, providing strategic direction and governance for all program/project management activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with Canada Life (CL) policies. The VP will lead a large, centralized team to deliver successful project outcomes at pace, that are aligned to CL’s Technology Strategy.

What You Will Do

• Lead and build a high-performing project management team; provide coaching, mentoring, foster a collaborative and accountable culture, and inspire and motivate.
• Execute, enhance and maintain best-in-class project management practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Evolve TPMO processes, tools, metrics, and policies ensuring they drive productivity, quality and success; periodically update methodology and frameworks; establish TPMO KPIs to measure improvement
• Act as a thought leader and primary stakeholder for critical program/project planning. Monitor the effectiveness of decisions & outcomes of delivery by establishing KPIs.
• Provide strategic guidance on delivery optimization opportunities to minimize risks, prioritize delivery timelines, cost, and/or the customer experience.
• Develop and provide regular reporting to senior management and regulators as required.
• Work closely with Program sponsors, the Business Program office, Risk, Finance and Technology partners.
• Define, plan, implement, and identify interdependencies, as well as critical risks and issues to enable the achievement of Technology & Enterprise strategic goals.

What You Bring To The Role

• 10+ years experience as a seasoned PMO leader within a business or technology unit, with a track record of delivering large, complex, strategic programs including technology transformation or modernization initiatives
• Innovative mindset, ability to utilize and implement best practices
• Financial acumen; forecasting, budget management, business cases.
• Experience in financial services and working in a regulated environment.
• Experience building, and working in, matrix structures and complex organizations including a demonstrated ability to influence where team members do not report directly into the function.
• Ability to obtain input and implement it through process improvement, methodology and standard changes while remaining customer and technology-oriented
• Demonstrated delivery excellence; strong communicator, collaborator, able to build, grow and foster cross-functional relationships, and establish and maintain credibility with peers, senior executives and internal stakeholders.
• Proven strategic thinking with a longer-term outlook and ability to drive results leading to improved business unit performance
• Ability to attract, motivate and develop talent for tomorrow; to build a strong team with a focus on delivery excellence and meeting Canada Life’s strategic objectives.
• Operational risk expertise related to working in complex environments including Technology

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

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