Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Enterprise Projects Team for an 18-Month Contract.
The Enterprise Projects team connects people across the organization to improve project outcomes, enable change and transformation, and support the organization in achieving its business goals and realizing its strategy. Through discovery, we define the business need and lead the design and delivery of high-caliber, cost-effective solutions that empower the enterprise to pursue its vision.
We understand current industry best practices and how they can be adapted and applied to support effective project delivery. We adopt a continuous learning mindset to continually evaluate and update the tools and best practices used and suggest innovative solutions.
What You Will Do
- Project Management: You will play a key role in business transformation by leading large-scale strategic initiatives across the organization. You will lead and manage project teams spanning multiple business units from conception to operational handover, while ensuring that business results are achieved.
- Strategic Consulting & Advice: You will assist in leading assessments to evaluate new opportunities and will provide strategic input on business decisions.
- Coaching: You will help build project skills throughout the organization through ongoing coaching and mentoring.
What You Bring
- 5+ years’ experience in project management preferably in the financial services or investment management industries with knowledge of investment operations and trading platforms considered an asset
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation preferred
- Experience leading large-scale business and technology transformation projects, including enterprise platform implementations or modernization initiatives.
- Experience planning and executing data migration projects, including data conversion, validation, and transition to new systems.
- You have a disciplined and consistent approach to project management, getting the small things right while keeping the bigger picture in view
- You are known for building successful relationships at all levels and stakeholder management
- You have a passion for project management and a demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices
- You are a critical thinker with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and summarize effectively
- You can lead teams through challenging times and are seen as a trusted facilitator for addressing conflict
- You have a disciplined approach to problem solving and know how to lead a group through difficult decisions
- Advanced verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
- You effectively utilize your network of industry contacts to gain valuable insights
- You contribute to the development of strategic plans
- Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
- Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
- Experience with Organizational Change Management would be an asset
The expected base salary range for this position is $115,000–$130,000. The midpoint represents our general market target for a fully qualified and experienced individual performing the role. Actual starting salary may fall below or above the midpoint depending on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications, as well as internal equity considerations. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.
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What We Offer
At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we’re "invested in our greatest asset, you". Our shared goals reflect what matters most to our people:
- Your community: we foster belonging through collaboration, inclusion and flexibility. Enjoy social events, volunteering and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. Our flexible work practices are designed to support work-life balance and provide employees with flexibility in where and how they work
- Your growth: we prioritize your development with meaningful work, continuous learning budgets, paid study days and support for professional designations.
- Recognizing you: your contributions are rewarded with competitive total compensation, retirement savings support, wellness credits, enhanced parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits.
For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact [email protected] if you require accommodation.
AI may be used to support certain stages of our screening & recruitment process. These tools support, but do not replace, human judgment and decision-making.
