Manager, Project Management & Delivery, Toronto, Canada – Immigration Support Possible

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Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. Join a global environment where employees thrive, embracing diversity of thought, expertise, and experience. Our client is a purpose-driven, dynamic, and sustainable pension plan, an industry-leading global investor with teams across major cities in North America and Europe. We prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

About the Role:
The Pensions Project Delivery team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager, Project Management & Delivery. In this role, you will lead the team, support key pension initiatives, and drive the successful execution of strategic projects across the Pensions organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Project Managers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to ensure effective execution of delivery methodologies.
• Execute high-priority pension projects, driving key outcomes and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Promote and embed project management best practices across the organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide coaching and training to teams and stakeholders on delivery methodologies, roles, and responsibilities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the Pensions team, establishing trust and delivering high-quality service.
• Lead monthly project governance updates, including information gathering and preparation of presentation materials.
• Partner with Product Managers to align project and product delivery processes.
• Support team development by implementing continuous improvement practices and integrating feedback to enhance team performance.
• Ensure all team members have clear performance objectives and personal development plans, including maintaining required certifications and accreditations.
• Champion and enhance the use of delivery tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project), including leading training and change management efforts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing projects (experience in the pension or financial services sector preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience directly or indirectly managing teams.
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum, Agile) are considered an asset.
• Strong adaptability, resilience, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with PMO and planning tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project); ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, focusing on organizational objectives over individual agendas.
• Innovative mindset with a willingness to embrace new tools and technologies, including AI-enabled solutions like Co-Pilot.

As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our client’s people-first culture shines best when their workforce reflects the communities they serve. They are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, ensuring a sense of belonging and connection through their vast network of Employee Resource Groups and employee recognition programs.

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