Senior Project Manager

Description

Grade:  L8Referral Level: Level 2Division:  IGM-TechIGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $271 billion in assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM’s business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients. At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive years and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals. Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals. DEPARTMENT SUMMARYThe Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) is a key partner in the delivery of change throughout IGM Financial.  We deliver value by providing services related to Project/Program Management and Delivery, Data Analytics and Reporting, Portfolio Management and Intake Management.  Our mandate is to deliver seamless execution of change initiatives into the IGM organization through the adoption of an end-to-end project/program management methodology and governance.  The team is also accountable for actively managing the portfolio of initiatives (existing and new) that draw upon delivery resources across the COO organization with a focus on raising key indicators relative to human and financial resource capacity.  The team works in close partnership with other IGM shared services, IGM Corporate Operations division leaders and business leaders to deliver sustainable change and information to ensure optimization of limited resources to achieve our strategic objectives.  POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to an AVP, Program Director the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading the delivery of multiple projects with high impact to the organization and multi-year budgets upwards of $5-10M.  In addition, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for providing direct management and development of Project Managers within the Enterprise Project Management Office ensuring projects are delivered well and our talent and capabilities are being developed and elevated.   In this role, you will be accountable for ensuring that projects are properly chartered, planned and executed within agreed to parameters for scope, cost, schedule and quality, thereby ensuring sustainable change is delivered.  As a strategic business partner, you will expertly work with key stakeholders, your peers and your team to drive and support optimal delivery for the company as we continue to evolve and mature our practices. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead cross functional project teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycleDevelop and deliver annual and multi-year program plans and budgets inclusive of resourcing plansDefine project priorities, objectives, scope and deliverables, in alignment with business goals, working in conjunction with business sponsors and delivery partnersLead and manage project management staff reporting to you, supporting their professional development and being accountable for all Human Resources practices related to the recruitment, onboarding and development of top talentEnsure effective project management tracking and communication standards resulting in transparency of delivery progress and awareness and understanding by key stakeholdersActive stakeholder management with focus on building and maintaining strong relationships and ensuring expectations are understood and metEnsure Project Management methodology and standards are appropriately used on projects; coach and guide direct reports relative to effective use and application of tools and methodologyContribute to the elevation of the Enterprise Project Management Office relative to methodology improvement, skills development and talent development with a focus on encouraging decision making at appropriate levels, a common-sense way of working, efficient team work, compliance to corporate internal controls and elimination of unnecessary bureaucracyCoach, mentor and guide delivery team, business partners and other stakeholdersDevelop technical and leadership competencies across the teamStay ahead of key developments in the industry and among competitors to elevate Project Management/Program Management discipline and delivery capabilities QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 10 years’ experience in progressively senior positions with a minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Project Manager working collaboratively as part of cross functional team Proven experience in delivering large complex projects involving multiple departments, vendors, external partners in the delivery of solutions requiring integration of multiple tools and technologiesExperience and/or knowledge of the following:Delivering Threat Management projects that include Information Asset Security, External Attack Surface Management, Security Monitoring, Device Containment Strategy, SIEM Log Integration, Use Cases and Tuning, Security Incident Responses and Remediation, etc.Operationalizing and expanding the use of Cyber Security Services (e.g. Identity and Access Management, API Security, Web Application Firewall, Conditional Access Policies, Active Directory Services, Central Policy Manager, Privileged Access Management, etc.) Tooling for data lose prevention, proactive defense (e.g. patching before they are compromised), encryption and secrets management platform (Hashicorp vault)Demonstrated expertise and proficiency in the application of project management methodologiesProven ability to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with business leaders, peers, clients and team will work transparently and cooperatively with cross-functional teams, effectively engaging all pertinent stakeholders, both internal and externalChallenges the status quo and exhibits a mindset of creativity, determination and an energetic drive to succeed. Highly motivated, an independent thinker and has a proven track record of setting and meeting aggressive goals and actions plans, both as an individual and with a teamSelf starters who can lead from the front, Strong conflict management and problem solving skillsAbility to have difficult conversations with senior executives and drive alignment Ability to oversee multiple projects and excel in a complex and evolving portfolio. Demonstrates appropriate flexibility in all situations and will be comfortable with ambiguity, while pivoting from macro to micro issues, from shaping the strategy agenda through to the day-to-dayAdheres to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and will set a positive example for othersDemonstrates change leadership by successfully guiding the organization through change, while maintaining focus, intensity and team cohesion. A confident leader with low ego who has an ability to challenge and defend positions in a respectful way and is viewed as a visible leader, capable of building and articulating a shared vision for change.Advanced communication, negotiation, influencing and facilitation skills; ability to create ‘win-win’ outcomes and to obtain support of executive-level management and elicit cooperation and consensus across the business; demonstrated ability to collaborate as well as lead across a matrix organization to execute on strategies, influence change and deliver resultsProvide leadership and effective management of staff; accountable to influence employee commitment to the organization, to the team, and to their role. Set appropriate context when assigning work linking the employee’s work to organizational goals.Known to be customer centric, both internally and externallyStrong analytical, financial and balanced decision-making skills.Proficiency with Microsoft suite, Microsoft Project and Microsoft VisioBA in relevant field Benefits:  COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans. RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component. WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements. INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).  The expected annual base salary range for this role is $98,000 – $135,500 , which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.  IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.    How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.  We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply by January 2, 2025 #LI-JS2 #LI-Hybrid