Job Description

At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it\'s about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and client-responsive staff. Join Equitable today.

Position Title: Business Project Manager
Reports To: Director, Individual Portfolio Management
Department: Individual
Term: Temporary Full-Time, Two (2) Year Contract

Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

The Opportunity: Equitable is growing! We are looking for a Business Project Manager to join our Individual Portfolio Management team!

Now is an exciting time to join one of the Waterloo Region\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers for 2024!

What you will be doing:

• Delivery of a strategic and innovative web based asset, enabling business capabilities for interaction with advisors and clients in a reimagined digital experience
• Build strong working relationships with project decision makers, managers, and cross functional team members
• Engage business stakeholders in the project process; ensuring business deliverables are defined and formalized into a project plan; coordinating business deliverables and timelines with Product Owners and Technology Managers to ensure effective and efficient delivery of key initiatives on time, within scope and within budget
• Facilitate meetings and resolve conflicts between various groups to enable progress on project and/or process initiatives
• Prepare feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis.
• Provide guidance to senior management members on the feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis being prepared by them
• Regular reporting to the Individual division business leaders on the progress of key initiatives

What you will bring:

• University Degree \xe2\x80\x93 Minimum Bachelors degree
• Obtained, or working towards PMP certification
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years industry experience with good understanding of insurance products and systems
• Demonstrated relationship skills and ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated advanced negotiation and influencing skills- experience in conflict management.
• Ability to lead change effectively, critical/strategic mindset
• Demonstrated advanced communication and facilitation skills
• Project management and project planning experience \xe2\x80\x93 with understanding of current project management methodologies including Agile and Lean
• Strong understanding of process and process improvement methodology
• Advanced organizational

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you:

• A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
• We value open, honest communication between team members, challenging each other to continually improve
• Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
• A company subsidized cafeteria with a variety of daily options
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

• Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)

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Other details

• Job Family Management - Non-People Managers
• Pay Type Salary

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