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Apply nowPPI (an independent subsidiary of iA Financial) is an Insurance Marketing Organization that sits between independent advisors and insurance companies. From coast-to-coast, we provide value-added services and support such as digital tools, education, marketing, and processing, to help Advisors elevate and grow their business with a socially responsible mindset.
At PPI, each day you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference when you support our independent insurance advisors in providing financial security and peace of mind to their clients: Canadian families and businesses.
When you join PPI you will be part of a diverse, inclusive and equitable place to work that values different perspectives. You will benefit from a culture that is people-focused, inclusive and collaborative with opportunities to learn and develop your skills, develop your career and make a meaningful impact.
Our people drive our progress through innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence. We work hard and always ensure we have fun along the way.
PPI is pleased to provide employees with the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. This role is eligible for working from home up to 3 days per week and may be filled at any PPI location.
IT Project Manager
Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President, Project and Strategy Management, the IT Project Manager will work with IT and business stakeholders to define and establish project objectives, scope, roadmap, milestones, and deliverables as applicable and aligned to delivery strategy.
Core Functions:
Produce well-defined technical delivery plans outlining key project activities, their sequence and delivery timelines
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to optimize technical solutions aligned to IT and organizational strategies
Drive integration discussions to socialize technical design and integration approaches with cross impacted dependent applications
Manage and track project tasks and activities to ensure performance and delivery against plan including identifying and managing critical dependencies and coordinating with key stakeholders to address issues as applicable and required to ensure the delivery of project objectives and deliverables
Ensure timely project reporting is available to all stakeholders
Lead regular working group sessions with key stakeholders within technology and the business to identify and track actions effectively to support the plan
Understand proposed design solutions; challenge decisions where they are non-strategic or have cross impacts and drive them to conclusion; work with stakeholders within IT and the business
Risk Management: Collaborate, identify and track all dependencies and risks (technical and non-technical) and explore mitigation strategies aligned to delivery plan
Demand Management: Escalate demand requests to leadership for prioritization and resourcing and manage the delivery life cycle. Providing all information required for senior management to make prioritization decisions. Responsible for end-to-end process.
Ensure testing approach is agreed and resources secured; manage the process and resolution of issues, risks, dependencies and bottlenecks
Oversee “Go-Live” preparations, including creating activity checklists and managing post implementation activities collaboratively with stakeholders.
Ensure project documentation are complete, current, and stored appropriately
Participate in the definition of portfolio priorities and objectives, aligned to the organizational strategy
Manage improvements to the Smartsheet project portfolio management tool
Education, Experience and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business or other relevant field
Minimum experience of approximately 5 years in information technology (IT consulting would be ideal) preferably with some exposure to Agile, DevOps/DevSecOps and Cloud-Centric IT
Expertise with one or more project management methodologies
Advanced proficiency in project management tools and software (Smartsheet preferred)
Exceptional analytical skills
Strong leadership and motivational skills with both virtual and in-person teams
Comfort operating in ambiguity
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders in a variety of project environments
Superb problem-solving and resource planning skills
Expertise in creating project reports
Solid interpersonal skills
Efficiency in managing and prioritizing tasks
First-class verbal and written communication skills in English required; French an asset
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your resume may be used for other vacancies.
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