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Permanent Full Time-If you have experience in collaborative team environments and managing relationships, can quickly recognize and diagnose strategic expense program-related issues and can navigate the complexities of large strategic programs, this is the role for you! The Manager, Canada SEM supports keeping the overall strategic expense program on track by creating and maintaining an accountable and transparent environment and working alongside the program leadership team, and finance, business, and technology leaders. Reporting to the Program Director, Canada SEM.What you will doSupport the Canada Initiative portfolio management through budgeting, reporting, ensuring relevant governance bodies are kept informed and help optimize initiative investments at the Canada level.Ensure the full Canadian Initiative Governance (CIG) process is carried out thoroughly and accurately and incorporate applicable enhancements to the process.Work with the Strategy & Planning leaders across Canada to manage initiatives through the CIG gating process.Review and challenge initiative business cases to help optimize investments at the Canada level and to ensure initiative targets and measures of success are clear, appropriate, comprehensive, agreed to by all stakeholders, and reflected in financial plans.Management of the integrated pipeline of upcoming initiatives that includes several expense management initiatives from identification through planning to execution and value realization.Coordinate and track overall progress and conduct initiative progress reviews; maintain a portfolio view, coordinate the project plans from the Initiative Sponsors / Program Managers and integrate them.Provide program inputs and updates to Canada Strategy, Canada Finance, Audit, and other stakeholders as required.Foster collaboration between teams on the implementation of new expense management initiatives.Complex stakeholder navigation and engagement is required due to competing priorities.Coordinate and maintain 5-year expense forecasts for Canada, including regular Canada Executive reporting for in-year forecasts and other pertinent expense movements.What you will bringUniversity degree in businessMinimum 5 years of practical business experienceFinancial modeling and budget planning experienceStrong written and verbal communications skillsStrong networking and influencing skillsStrong relationship building skills; embraces and encourages collaborationUnquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and trust; embraces a culture of trust and complete transparencyExperienced in conflict resolution and identification of synergies between programsOrganizational agility; experience working on projects that span multiple organizations and business unitsStrong analytical capabilityStrong sense of ownership to ensure progress towards goals; results-orientedAbility to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced and fluid environmentAbility to adapt and draw from a range of experienceChallenger mindset and passion to challenge status quo to change \'normal\' way of thinking in the organizationGiven the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg.-The base salary for this position is between $74,500.00 - $137,900.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.You can be your best here. You\'re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You\'ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.Together, as part of a great team, you\'ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It\'s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that\'s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we\'re one of Canada\'s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.#LI-HybridRequisition ID: 1424Category: Actuarial and Investments and FinanceLocation:Winnipeg, MB London, ON Toronto, ONDate: Jul 24, 2024If you are not finding suitable opportunities now, please click below to join our talent community!

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