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Who We Are
With every job, there’s always the question of “why”. Why join a company? Why be part of their mission? Here, the why is easy. It’s because at some point, we’ve all needed someone there for us.
At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we believe that something special happens when employees feel valued for the work they do, supported as the people they are, and included in the very fabric of the organization: they bring their best to work every day. And that's why we mean it when we say we put our people at the centre of everything we do. Join us as we grow our way into a future that reimagines what it means to deliver meaningful benefits support and service.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
Reporting to the VP Enterprise Services Office, you’ll be responsible for managing cross-departmental Business Projects and/or Information Technology Systems (ITS) related projects in a diverse PMO Portfolio with increasing complexity and challenge according to experience and seniority. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting and continuous improvement of OTIP project management practices. This position requires strong project management knowledge including planning, executing and monitoring projects through to completion and benefits realization.
The core parts of your role will be to:
Project Management
- Manages project scope, quality, resources and communications and identifies and manages issues effectively.
- Facilitate Waterfall and/or Agile ceremonies, release governance and dependency management and protect the project team from distractions, disruptions, and impediments to progress.
- Guides and coaches project teams through risk identification and assessment.
- Guides project teams to develop and monitor risk approaches that appropriately weigh factors such as business strategy, process effectiveness, project delivery and privacy.
- Manages change and competing demands and determines impact on budget, time and risk using fact-based metrics and assumptions with effective communication of changes.
- Manages project timelines to appropriate level of detail. Appropriate may range from high-level oversight to detailed project schedules and integrated schedules across departments.
- Develops and maintains relationships and effectively communicates with project owners such as the leadership teams and managers, advocates effectively for IT with the business.
- Manages and coordinates vendors as required for projects specifically.
- Influences and champions successful change that drives new ways of doing business.
- Ensures that projects base delivery on sound operational and business process decisions.
- Assists with projects by focusing on the linkage between strategy and project.
OTIP Project Portfolio Management
- Participates, facilitates or leads review sessions with leaders to identify necessary support or action to ensure successful delivery of projects.
- Enhances and develops team members’ capabilities around project management leadership, best practices, and discipline.
- Using the Project Portfolio Management Process, assists business with development of Idea Assessments, assessment of project priority, strategy and risk with Project Sponsor.
- Supports the continuous process improvement of Portfolio and Project Management practices through all projects. Identifies cross-departmental projects for process efficiencies.
Qualifications
Let’s Talk About You:
This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate:
- A University degree in a related field is required. PMP and/or Agile certification is an asset.
- Experience leading Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid projects is required.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in information technology, financial services, insurance, or related industries.
- A wide range of technology projects could be included in the project portfolio; experience of managing a diverse portfolio with the ability to understand and articulate the technology is necessary.
- Leadership experience on projects regarding managing business sponsorship, internal and external partners, budget, customer expectations, assessment of risk, escalation and resolution of issues, and project plans through execution.
- Strong facilitation skills with the ability to plan and facilitate workshops, brainstorming and planning sessions, and detailed operational tasks.
- The ability to work in an environment where project processes and frameworks are in early stages of maturity.
- A self-starter and motivated team player who is flexible and can effectively deal with ambiguity and adapt quickly to shifting priorities and rapid changes.
- A positive attitude, a strong customer service orientation, and ability to present complex technical ideas clearly and in plain language to influence, negotiate and collaborate successfully.
- A problem solver with the ability to effectively identify and resolve issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to provide updates to all levels.
We also consider your potential. If you know you have what it takes to do the job, but your experience doesn’t exactly match the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.
Additional Information
Some of the Perks We Offer:
We offer best-in-class pension and benefits, total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons you’ll love working here:
- Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication
- Industry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day
- Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement
- 100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBO courses in Ontario)
- Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options
- Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement
Let’s work together! If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online.
OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.
As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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