Project Manager - Transformation
Aviva•19h ago
CanadaHybrid$5MFull-timeManager Level5+ yrs exp
Top focus
Project Manager
- The Opportunity Aviva Canada is looking for a Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of transformation initiatives while ensuring adherence to the Aviva Change Framework (ACF), governance standards
- project management best practices. This role goes beyond traditional project delivery by combining strong execution leadership with rigorous governance, financial oversight, risk management, benefits realization
- executive stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will be a proactive and highly organized delivery leader who can navigate ambiguity, drive accountability across cross-functional teams
- provide clear visibility into project health, risks, dependencies, financials
- outcomes. They will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently
- in alignment with strategic objectives while maintaining high standards of governance and control What you’ll do
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of transformation initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives.
- Establish and maintain project governance, ensuring compliance with the Aviva Change Framework (ACF), project gating requirements, and delivery standards.
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risks, issues, dependencies, benefits, and change controls throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and present executive-level status reporting, governance materials, gate submissions.
- Build strong relationships across business, technology, risk, compliance, finance, and vendor teams to drive alignment, accountability, and successful delivery outcomes.
- Proactively identify and resolve delivery risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating concerns early and driving actions to maintain project momentum.
- Ensure project outcomes, benefits, and business readiness activities are effectively planned, tracked, and transitioned into the business.
- Facilitate decision-making, issue resolution, and alignment across multiple delivery teams
- Champion continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and applying project management best practices to strengthen delivery performance. What you’ll bring Project Management Expertise
- Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale business or transformation initiatives from initiation through closure (including at least one $5M+ project).
- Strong knowledge of project management disciplines, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, dependency, resource, and stakeholder management.
- Experience working in Agile, and Hybrid delivery environments. Governance & Financial Acumen
- Experience managing project governance, executive reporting, and steering committees.
- Strong understanding of business cases, financial forecasting, budgeting, benefits tracking, and project controls.
- Ability to maintain high-quality project documentation and ensure compliance with governance standards. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, build strong relationships, and drive outcomes without direct authority.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across business, technology, operational, and vendor groups.
- Strong facilitation, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to assess risks, identify trends, and develop practical solutions to delivery challenges.
- Comfortable working with project metrics, financial data, forecasts, and resource plans to support informed decision-making. Communication & Executive Presence
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to distill complex information into clear, concise, and executive-ready communications.
- Confident presenting to senior leaders and facilitating governance discussions. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within insurance (P&C preferable), financial services, or other highly regulated environments.
- Experience leading large-scale transformation, regulatory, or enterprise change initiatives.
- Project Management (PMP), Agile (SaFE), or Scrum (CSM) certifications Success in This Role Looks Like
- Delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives.
- Maintaining strong governance and audit-ready project controls.
- Providing clear, proactive reporting and escalation of risks and issues.
- Building trusted relationships with executives stakeholders.
- Driving measurable business outcomes and benefits realization.
- Demonstrating ownership, accountability, and leadership throughout the project gating and project lifecycle. What you’ll get
- Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
- Hybrid flexible work model .
- Outstanding career development opportunities.
- We’ll support your professional development education.
- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
- Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health. This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.
Required skills
Agile