Senior Project Manager

The Opportunity:  At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.   This role offers the opportunity to lead the successful delivery of complex IT initiatives that enable critical business outcomes. You will be accountable for end‑to‑end project execution—balancing scope, budget, risk, and quality—while working closely with internal teams, external partners, and senior leaders. The role combines strong project leadership, technical understanding, and business acumen, requiring comfort with ambiguity, multiple delivery methodologies, and high‑impact decision‑making. As a trusted delivery leader, you will influence outcomes, manage risk proactively, and champion continuous improvement across enterprise IT initiatives.   Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference. 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. What you’ll do: Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of IT projects, ensuring achievement of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and business outcomes Plan, monitor, and manage project milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations, driving timely resolution Deliver projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies based on business needs Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders to define project strategy, priorities, and delivery plans Manage project budgets, oversee vendor selection and tendering processes, and ensure financial accountability Develop and maintain project metrics, status reporting, and executive dashboards Identify and mitigate operational and delivery risks, ensuring adherence to IT governance, policies, and controls Facilitate change management and adoption planning in partnership with business owners Conduct phase gates, obtain required approvals, and ensure knowledge transfer to support teams Champion process improvements, delivery standards, and best practices across the project management discipline.  What you’ll bring: 7+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years of project management delivering medium to large‑scale initiatives Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid) and contemporary project delivery practices Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, timelines, risks, and vendors across complex initiatives Advanced critical thinking and decision‑making skills, including the ability to act with confidence in ambiguous or time‑sensitive situations Proven strengths in stakeholder engagement, executive communication, and influencing across technical and non‑technical audiences Strong client‑centric mindset, with empathy, professionalism, and a focus on resolving issues efficiently and effectively Experience applying change management, adoption planning, and continuous improvement practices Growth mindset with a track record of learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing Ability to lead by example, model accountability, and foster trust, collaboration, and inclusion PMP, PRINCE2, Agile certification, or equivalent experience (certification considered an asset) What’s in it for you: Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities  Total Rewards: Incentive pay, annual salary reviews, employer-paid benefits and pension matching  Time Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each year Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at [email protected]. We’re happy to help.   Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education. In addition to your salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance, plus a wide range of competitive benefits.   If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included.     Reports To: Lead Project ManagerDepartment: IT Corporate ServicesTerm: Permanent Full-Time