Project Management Specialist - Jobs in Waterloo, ON

Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Reporting to the Director, Technology Agile Delivery & Digital Transformation, the position of the Project Manager Specialist will be responsible for managing specific projects and deliverables. In addition, as a team member within the Agile Practice, they may be called on to support the successful delivery of larger initiatives as part of digital transformation, and beyond.In this role, the Project Manager will work closely with the Director, Agile Coaches, and Leaders within Core IT, and specifically the Chief Technology Office (CTO) to deliver on key activities related to digital transformation, including Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), DE Ways of Working (WoW), Annual Attestation and regular reporting.What Will You Do

• Manages the calendar, and ensure completion and tracking for:
  • Annual Attestation against Agile Controls
  • CTO/ Service Delivery/ Agile Practice and Digital Transformation KPI’s
  • CTO/ Service Delivery/ Agile Practice and Digital Transformation OKR’s
  • Collection of targets for Annual Beacon Metrics
  • Quarterly collection of DE WoW targets
• Works with Agile Coaches to arrange lift-off, training and Agile Control overviews for DE teams
• Takes detailed meeting minutes from meetings to delegate and drive successful resolution.
• Manages actions, issues and risk management activities tracking for the Agile Practice.
• As required, develops additional project specific presentations, status reports.
• Observes and suggests continuous improvements to the Agile Practice

What Do You Need To Succeed

• Excellent knowledge of project management techniques, tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of Agile practices and methodologies, including Kanban and scrum
• Experience working on a DE team
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively with minimal direction and with frequent interruptions.
• Capable of handling a high volume of work with many deadlines to meet.
• Ability to develop networks throughout the company. Can work effectively within multiple levels and focus areas of the organization
• Skilled at using MS Outlook, Microsoft Project plus the Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• University or college degree, or appropriate experience in lieu of
• Previous work experience as a Project Manager, preferably in a large, cross functional organization.
• 2 plus years’ experience in an Agile environment, preferable in an IT context
• Strong analytical skills; ability summarize data and requirements into meaningful management reports.
• Experience standardizing business processes.
• Experience working in a SharePoint environment.

Whats In It For You

• A flexible work schedule, so long as it includes core working hours
• Competitive salary
• Being part of our journey in developing the next greatest digital experience
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial.
• Membership in a highly collaborative, supportive, and productive team
• An extensive support system for continual learning including company-run courses and access to online learning platforms

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range:58,700/58 700 - 93,900/93 900Job Category:Project Management - SystemsPosting End Date:28/11/2022Quick Apply

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