Project Manager The Project Manager will provide and apply high‑quality project management methodologies and techniques to manage a wide range of projects. Using a high‑level understanding of business and IT processes and strategy, the Project Manager will be involved in projects to enhance current operations and/or develop new business solutions deploying technology within Foresters Financial or with 3rd‑party vendors/partners. Key Responsibilities Plan, manage and successfully oversee the implementation of multiple projects in parallel. Manage project teams and stakeholders to ensure project completion on time, on budget and within scope, including the development and management of detailed plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, and budgets. Conduct post‑project reviews to certify project success criteria have been met. Identify and assess risks, severity and impacts; determine and implementrisk strategies and communicate risks to client and stakeholders as appropriate. Closely monitor project financials, follow‑up on issues, and provide regular status updates to management and stakeholders. Monitor implementation efforts and transition issues to ensure that business risks are identified and solutions are recommended. Lead and manage project teams to effectively utilize strengths of team members. Manage stakeholder expectations, including understanding their points of view and needs while keeping Foresters strategic goals in mind and fostering a win/win relationship. Leverage knowledge of business through understanding and applying rapidly changing technology and business process delivery trends. Influence and negotiate to gain support and achieve consensus. Key Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in a Project Management role with a proven track record of successfully delivering various business and IT projects of different sizes and types. PMP certified, Agile/SCRUM certified, or formal project management education is an asset.



University degree; an MBA would be an asset. Strong IT Infrastructure and/or Application Development project experience. Experience implementing Life Insurance projects, products, and IT systems. Awareness of Life Insurance industry knowledge and systems features including New Business and In‑Force administration. Strong understanding of IT environments/technologies. Experience with both Waterfall and Agile development methodologies. Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to assess priority and severity of issues by understanding business objectives, technical costs, and user needs. Solid interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff from CEO, SVP’s, and VP’s to managers and other staff. Sound judgment and decision‑making skills. Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, relationship management, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills. Substantial experience with Project Planning software such as Microsoft Project, Visio, Azure DevOps/JIRA, and Office 365. Strong systems implementation skills including requirements/process analysis, conceptual and detailed design, configuration, testing, training, change management, and support. Salary Range $80,000.00 – $120,000.00. The actual base salary for this position will depend on several factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and education. Eligible employees may participate in a discretionary variable incentive plan, subject to both individual and company performance. Equal Opportunity Employment and Inclusion Foresters Financial is committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity and Equity as a core strategic objective, ensuring that all employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves. Foresters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. Accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Project Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Foresters Financial Services
📍 Toronto