Job Description

Posting Description:

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a curiosity for the business side of pension administration? Do you want to be part of a leading Canadian team driving impactful, large-scale initiatives? If so, Aon has an exciting opportunity for you!

We're seeking a Project Manager at the Senior Consultant level to join our Pension Administration Solutions team. This team partners closely with clients and internal collaborators to deliver tailored solutions and lead strategic internal projects. Whether you're an experienced project manager eager to explore pension administration, or a pension administration expert with strong project leadership skills, this role offers a dynamic and exciting path forward.

This can be a hybrid or virtual role with occasional visits to our Montreal, Quebec City or Toronto offices, as well as Canadian clients.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

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At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

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Develop, maintain and implement a clear project management plan for defining the processes and procedures for how the project will be planned, delivered and controlled. Manage and negotiate budget and related resource time with leadership to establish a baseline. Lead and coordinate with the project partners to define project scope, results, schedules, budgets, and quality measures in alignment with the sales contract and statement of work. Develop a coordinated project timeline encompassing the full project scope to efficiently achieve results with the involvement of the client, project team, and leadership. Establish a project communication and governance framework to deliver clear, consistent, and accurate progress reports regularly to different client and internal team members. Work with the client to review schedules, status updates, problems, and plans to align, understand their requirements, and ensure successful resolution. Anticipate potential issues and ensure timely mitigation plans are developed and reviewed with the required project team members. Recognize differences, collaborate with subject matter experts to develop suggested corrective action plans, and promptly raise project variation to guarantee projects remain on schedule and within budget. Control scope by implementing and monitoring a change control process and providing mentorship to the team on the impacts of scope creep. Drive process improvement initiatives within the project management domain. Bring together lessons learned throughout and during the closing of a project. Adhere to the project manager's approach to maintain consistency across all implementation projects.

How this opportunity is different

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Our highly collaborative team drives innovation through ideas and implementation of solutions that allow enhanced digital member experience and more efficient internal processing. You will have the ability to work on exciting projects which help redefine the Canadian pension administration services.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

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The Project Manager is an extremely detailed self-starter, can self-manage their workload and projects, and adapt to the audience and evolving priorities.
Bachelor's degree (ideally in project management, business administration, math, finance) or equivalent work experience. PMP certification or intention to acquire it in the next 12 months. 7+ years of project management work experience, or relevant pension and benefits' administration business experience. Strong interpersonal skills, especially specific to persuasion, influence, and negotiation. Has a track record of being able to influence indirect parties and shared services functions to accomplish client objectives. Show leadership and decisiveness in uncertainty, develop collaboration, and leverages team members' strengths. Demonstrate strong organizational skills. French / English bilingualism is required due to the frequent interactions with clients, colleagues, or partners based in Quebec, other Canadian provinces and/or internationally.

How we support our colleagues

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In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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