Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location: Albertville

Empire life is looking to hire a Project Manager to join our team!

The Project Manager is responsible for proactively managing the initiation, planning, analysis, design, execution, implementation and close‑out of specific projects in support of business objectives. The incumbent is guided by defined goals and objectives, and works under minimal supervision of their manager.

The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $95,920 - $144,970. This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only; fixed‑term contract and casual roles are not eligible for annual bonus and would receive only the base salary component.

Why pursue this opportunity

Join a transforming business – we are a medium‑size Canadian company in a stable industry that is rapidly transforming.

Play an integral role – this is an opportunity that allows you to grow your skills while directly contributing to the business unit you are part of.

Have your voice heard – with a fresh perspective, we welcome those that can highlight opportunities for improvement. We encourage creative and innovative thinking and welcome candidates who are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

What you’ll be working on

Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables that support desired business objectives, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

Define project tasks and resource requirements.

Work closely with resource managers in IT and other business units to acquire necessary project resources and assign specific tasks and responsibilities to project team members.

Provide direction, coaching and support to the project team.

Create and manage project budget; track and report project expenses on a regular basis.

Schedule and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

Develop project plans and other communications documents.

Monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders on a regular basis.

Identify project issues and deal with those that can be resolved within the project team; for larger, more complex issues, escalated to key project stakeholders in a timely fashion.

Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

Proactively identify and manage project risks and mitigation strategies to minimize risk exposure.

Appropriately apply project management methodology, processes and standards.

Effectively manage any changes to project scope, budget or timelines following change control guidelines.

Define project success criteria and continually manage project expectations with stakeholders and team members.

Conduct post‑implementation project reviews to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

What we’re looking for you to have

Advanced expertise in championing, leading and managing large, complex, business transformation projects and/or IT projects, usually a result of a minimum of 3 years of progressive project management experience.

Knowledge and expertise of Project Management methodologies and development practices (i.e. agile, scrum, waterfall) and tools such as Smartsheets, JIRA and Confluence.

Conversant in different platforms, architectures, languages and modern development toolkits.

Proven track record of developing and leading dynamic, high‑performing teams along with a proven ability to drive and influence change through innovation and process improvement.

Substantial experience building, developing and growing relationships at all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated experience leading discussions and working effectively with senior leaders.

Self‑motivated with resilience to work independently, including managing priorities and setting and guiding plans.

Previous consulting experience and/or proven engagement skills, to actively listen and understand stakeholders’ needs and collaborate to bring clarity to the definition of those needs.

Strong negotiation and influencing skills, applied at all levels of the organization.

A university degree or college diploma in Business, Technology or another related field or equivalent experience.

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.

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