Project Manager, Enterprise Projects

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

Toronto, ON

Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a Project Manager for an existing vacancy in our Enterprise Projects team. The Enterprise Projects team connects people across the organization to improve project outcomes, enable change and transformation, and support the organization in achieving its business goals and realizing its strategy. Through discovery, we define the business need and lead the design and delivery of high-caliber, cost-effective solutions that empower the enterprise to pursue its vision. Our offices currently operate on a hybrid model with a combination of in-office and remote working days throughout the week.

What You Will Do

In this role you will join a highly skilled group of project professionals working across the organization to contribute to the following areas:

• Project Management: You will play a key role in business transformation by leading large-scale strategic initiatives across the organization. You will lead and manage project teams spanning multiple business units from conception to operational handover, while ensuring that business results are achieved.
• Strategic Consulting & Advice: You will assist in leading assessments to evaluate new opportunities and will provide strategic input on business decisions.
• Coaching: You will help build project skills throughout the organization through ongoing coaching and mentoring.

What You Bring

The following qualifications are important to be successful in the role:

• 5+ years’ experience in project management
• Prior experience leading large-scale core technology platform transformations
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation preferred
• You have a disciplined and consistent approach to project management, getting the small things right while keeping the bigger picture in view
• You are known for building successful relationships at all levels
• You have a passion for project management and a demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices
• You are a critical thinker with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and summarize effectively
• You can lead teams through challenging times and are seen as a trusted facilitator for addressing conflict
• You have a disciplined approach to problem solving and know how to lead a group through difficult decisions
• You have experience leading complex projects from initial concept through to implementation and are skilled at providing leadership and guidance to project stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• You effectively utilize your network of industry contacts to gain valuable insights
• You contribute to the development of strategic plans
• Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
• Experience with Organizational Change Management would be an asset

About the Team

We understand current industry best practices and how they can be adapted and applied to support effective project delivery. We adopt a continuous learning mindset to continually evaluate and update the tools and best practices used and suggest innovative solutions.

Our team values:

• We strive for EXCELLENCE. We are brilliant at the basics and strive to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience to our stakeholders.
• We are CURIOUS. We ask questions and resonate key information with others. We listen, hear, and understand.
• We are COURAGEOUS. We have the courage to address issues and question the status quo. We take ownership, do the right thing, and take calculated risks in pursuit of continuous improvement.
• We foster COLLABORATION. We know that projects are successful when everyone is rowing in the same direction. We connect people across the organization and build a collaborative team environment that sets the stage for success.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation for this position. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

At CC&L Financial Group, we understand the value of opportunity – for our clients and our team. Independent and employee-owned, we partner with investment professionals to grow successful asset management businesses, giving them the space to innovate and truly make an impact. With more than 40 years of history and offices across Canada and in the US, the UK and India, CC&L Financial Group and our multi-boutique family of affiliate firms collectively manage over $179 billion in client assets, providing a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients.

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com.

CC&L Financial Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF.

Your application will be reviewed by a member of the hiring team – AI is not used in the screening, assessment or selection of applications at this time.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted*.*

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