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Location: Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario

Work Location: Hybrid and remote work opportunities may be considered in the provinces where we operate

The successful candidate is responsible for leading and directing project management activities for corporate projects (smaller-scale, less complex projects, or components of larger-scale, more complex projects) for SGI and SGI CANADA. In this role you will also be responsible for providing leadership, direction, and project management expertise to project team members to enable the successful implementation of initiatives from inception through to implementation. As well, you will promote project management best practices, processes, and tools.

Key Accountabilities

Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities – other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Project Management

• Defines and manages the scope of projects to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters.

• Guides and directs project team members and other project leads to ensure compliance with set standards, procedures, and guidelines.

• Ensures project deliverables are transitioned and measures project performance to ensure desired business objectives are achieved.

• Partners with business area/project leads to understand project needs/requirements to effectively support and manage the project.

• Manages the project deliverables, timelines, resources, and costs.

• Manages external vendor relationships to define statement of work and ensure all deliverables are delivered on time and on budget.

• Identifies, assesses, and appropriately manages all project risks.

• Anticipates problems and recommends approaches to course correct (e.g., scope, schedule, budget).

• Ensures project communication to stakeholders and impacted parties is planned and executed.

Project Planning

• Collaborates with business and IT leadership to develop a well-defined project plan that clearly states the project’s objectives, scope, assumptions, timeline, resource requirements, risks, benefits, and budget.

• Develops full-scale project governance documents (e.g., project charter, business case, cost-benefit analysis, and RFP support).

• Defines key roles and responsibilities and works with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate resources are assigned to the project.

Project Reporting and Auditing

• Documents and reports project status to the project team, management, and steering committee against established objectives, milestones, budget, and resources; and facilitates tracking and closure of issues and risks.

• Monitors project progress, manages resources, and manages and mitigates risks and issues.

• Coordinates the collection and maintenance of project data for the entire corporation.

People Leadership

• Actively contributes to and supports a culture of a high performing workforce.

• Promotes empowerment of the team, ensures that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourages a sustainable pace with high levels of quality for the team.

• Participates in divisional succession planning, ensuring ongoing professional and career development, and supports development in others.

• Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively deliver on strategic and corporate strategies.

• Is actively committed to leadership development across the company, supporting team and workforce readiness through mentoring, training, and developmental opportunities.

Corporate Management

• Enables the success of programs and policies that are in alignment with corporate, strategic, and divisional strategies.

• Manages risk in area of authority.

• Ensures that the Health, Safety, and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility.

Education and Experience

• Four-year degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study, such as Business, Information Technology, or Mathematics and Applied Sciences.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or a designation from a recognized project management institute.

• Five years’ experience as a Project Manager, managing multiple projects in a complex, busy, and agile environment with multi-functional teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of project management practices, approaches, and techniques.

• Knowledge of agile and traditional project management principles and practices.

• Knowledge of corporate divisions/functions and how they interconnect.

• Knowledge of IT architectures, applications, and deployment.

• Knowledge of software development life cycle models.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of insurance.

• Skill in managing and monitoring multiple projects and delivering within defined time constraints.

• Skill in facilitating and leading work groups.

• Skill in critical thinking and problem-solving.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, OneNote, Project).

Behavioural Competencies

Leader Level 3 – Applies (Team/Dept)

• Accountability - Provides Direction and Sets Expectations

• Business Acumen - Applies Broader Business Metrics and Understands the Internal and External Environment

• Change Agility - Makes Change Real for Others

• Leadership - Leads the Team

Posting Close Date:

As you prepare to submit your application, and cover letter if applicable, please highlight the achievements that demonstrate why you're a great candidate for this role.