ExperienceAviva
 

Individuallywearepeople,buttogetherweareAviva.Individuallythesearejustwords,buttogethertheyareourValues–Care,Commitment,Community,andConfidence.
 

AtAvivaCanada, we put people first,ouremployees,ourcustomers,andourcommunities.We’reproudofaculturebuiltoncare,inclusion,andcollaboration,whereyourvoicemattersandyourgrowthissupported.We’renotjustaboutinsurance;we’reaboutmakingarealdifferencebyprotectingwhatmattersmost.

 

TheOpportunity
 

AvivaCanadaislookingforaSeniorProjectManagertoleadtheend-to-enddeliveryoftransformationinitiativeswhileensuringadherencetotheAvivaChangeFramework(ACF),governancestandards,andprojectmanagementbestpractices.
 

Thisrolegoesbeyondtraditionalprojectdeliverybycombiningstrongexecutionleadershipwithrigorousgovernance,financialoversight,riskmanagement,benefitsrealization,andexecutivestakeholderengagement.
 

The successful candidate will be a proactive and highly organized delivery leader who can navigate ambiguity, drive accountability across cross-functional teams,andprovideclearvisibilityintoprojecthealth,risks,dependencies,financials,andoutcomes.Theywillensureprojectsaredeliveredsafely,efficiently,andinalignmentwithstrategicobjectiveswhilemaintaininghighstandardsofgovernanceandcontrol.

 

Whatyou’lldo
 

ProjectDelivery&Execution
 

• Leadtheend-to-enddeliveryoftransformationinitiatives,ensuringprojectsaredeliveredsafely,ontime,withinbudget,andalignedtobusinessobjectives.
• Developandmanageprojectplans,schedules,budgets,resourceplans,risks,issues,dependencies,benefits,andchangecontrolsthroughouttheprojectlifecycle.
• Ensureprojectoutcomes,benefits,andbusinessreadinessactivitiesareeffectivelyplanned,tracked,andtransitionedintothebusiness.
• Facilitatedecision-making,issueresolution,andalignmentacrossmultipledeliveryteams.
• Championcontinuousimprovementbycapturinglessonslearnedandapplyingprojectmanagementbestpracticestostrengthendeliveryperformance.
   

Governance&Controls
 

• Establishandmaintainprojectgovernance,ensuringcompliancewiththeAvivaChangeFramework(ACF),projectgatingrequirements,anddeliverystandards.
• Prepareandpresentexecutive-levelstatusreporting,governancematerials,andgatesubmissions.
• Proactivelyidentifyandresolvedeliveryrisks,issues,anddependencies,escalatingconcernsearlyanddrivingactionstomaintainprojectmomentum.
• Ensurestronggovernanceandprojectcontrolsaremaintainedthroughoutdelivery.
   

Financial&BenefitsManagement
 

• Partnerwithbusinessleaderstodevelopbusinesscases,definesuccessmeasures,andensuredecisionsaresupportedbyclearfinancial,customer,efficiency,andgrowthbenefits.
• Manageprojectbudgets,forecasts,andbenefitsrealizationactivities.
• Monitorprojectperformanceandsupporteffectivedecision-makingthroughprojectmetrics,financialdata,forecasts,andresourceplans.
   

StakeholderLeadership
 

• Buildstrongrelationshipsacrossbusiness,technology,risk,compliance,finance,andvendorteamstodrivealignment,accountability,andsuccessfuldeliveryoutcomes.
• Leadcross-functionalteamsandcoordinateeffortsacrossmultiplestakeholders.
• Driveengagementandinfluenceoutcomeswithoutdirectauthority.
   

Coaching&TeamDevelopment
 

• Coach,mentor,anddevelopotherprojectmanagers,fosteringacultureofaccountability,continuouslearning,anddeliveryexcellence.
  
   

Whatyou’llbring
 

ProjectManagementExpertise
 

• Provenexperiencedeliveringmediumtolarge-scalebusinessortransformationinitiativesfrominitiationthroughclosure,includingatleastoneprojectvaluedat$10M+.
• Strongknowledgeofprojectmanagementdisciplines,includingscope,schedule,budget,risk,dependency,resource,andstakeholdermanagement.
• ExperienceworkinginAgileandHybriddeliveryenvironments.
   

Governance&FinancialAcumen
 

• Experiencemanagingprojectgovernance,executivereporting,andsteeringcommittees.
• Strongunderstandingofbusinesscases,financialforecasting,budgeting,benefitstracking,andprojectcontrols.
• Abilitytomaintainhigh-qualityprojectdocumentationandensurecompliancewithgovernancestandards.
   

Leadership&StakeholderManagement
 

• Demonstratedabilitytoinfluencestakeholders,buildstrongrelationships,anddriveoutcomeswithoutdirectauthority.
• Experienceleadingcross-functionalteamsacrossbusiness,technology,operational,andvendorgroups.
• Strongfacilitation,negotiation,anddecision-makingskills.
   

Analytical&Problem-SolvingSkills

• Strongcriticalthinkingandproblem-solvingcapabilities.
• Abilitytoassessrisks,identifytrends,anddeveloppracticalsolutionstodeliverychallenges.
• Comfortableworkingwithprojectmetrics,financialdata,forecasts,andresourceplanstosupportinformeddecision-making.
   

Communication&ExecutivePresence
 

• Excellentwritten,verbal,andpresentationskills.
• Abilitytodistillcomplexinformationintoclear,concise,andexecutive-readycommunications.
• Confidentpresentingtoseniorleadersandfacilitatinggovernancediscussions.
  
   

Whatmakesyoustandout
 

• Experiencewithininsurance(P&Cpreferred),financialservices,orotherhighlyregulatedenvironments.
• Experienceleadinglarge-scaletransformation,regulatory,orenterprisechangeinitiatives.
• ProjectManagementProfessional(PMP)certification.
• AgilecertificationssuchasSAFe.
• ScrumcertificationssuchasCertifiedScrumMaster(CSM).
  
   

Whatyou’llget
 

• The salary band for this position ranges from $125,000 to $155,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compellingrewardspackageincludingbasecompensation,eligibilityforannualbonus,retirementsavings,shareplan,healthbenefits,personalwellness,andvolunteeropportunities.
• Hybridflexibleworkmodel.
• Outstandingcareerdevelopmentopportunities.
• We’llsupportyourprofessionaldevelopmenteducation.
• Competitivevacationpackagewiththeoptiontopurchase5extradaysoffperyear.
• Employee-drivenprogramsfocusedongender,LGBTQ+,origins,diversity,andinclusion.
• Corporatewellnessprogramstosupportouremployees’physicalandmentalhealth.
  
  
   

Thisjobadvertisementisforanexistingvacancywhichhasbeenpostedbothinternally&externally.
 

AvivaCanadamayuseAI(ArtificialIntelligence)toolstoassistusthroughouttherecruitmentprocesstoscreen,assessorselectapplicantsforaposition.

AvivaCanadawelcomesapplicationsfromallqualifiedindividualsandhasaprocessinplacetoprovideaccommodationsforpersonswithdisabilitiesatallstagesofthehiringprocessandduringemployment.Ifyourequireaccommodationduringtheintervieworhiringprocess,pleasecontactyourTalentAcquisitionPartnersothatanappropriateaccommodationcanbearranged.

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