Join a Challenger At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions. We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences. What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward. If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity. We can’t wait to get to know you! The Work TheSeniorProject Managerreports directly to theDirector,Technology Project Delivery,. The role of the Sr.PM is toInitiate, Plan,Execute,Monitor,ControlandCloseprojects in accordancewith EnterpriseChange Management as well as ProjectManagement methodology. This includesbaselinedscope, schedule, budgets,resource needsand other parametersset by the executive sponsor anddelegatethroughout the project life cycle. This position is responsible for managinga portfolio ofprojects thatare strategic in importance, high complexity andmay beof along duration. Projects may includeprocess transformations, digitizing customer experiences, new product launches, platform upgrades and regulatory initiatives. The initial focus will be inInfrastructure and Cyber Security projectswithin the overall umbrella of the Technology Portfolio PMO. The Core Responsibilities Manage multiple material projects of high to strategic: risk,



length and complexity throughout the full project life cycle Act as a Trusted Advisor that provides leadershipoversight andproactive advice on how best to steerproject teamsand deliver project goals while operating with full transparency as it pertains to issues and risks –whichincludes knowing when to communicate to the right people at the right time Lead and support multi-functionalon-site, off-site and virtualproject teams to help them overcomebarriers and perform at their best, particularly through times of ambiguity and/orchanges Lead detailedplanningat all levels to understand the work, responsibilities anddependencies to set the right expectations, ultimately enabling on-time delivery Effectivelymanagefinancials/budgetand navigate financial processes toensure approval of funding anddisciplinedcost management Engage stakeholders and manage governance forums to ensure timely,transparent &effective decision making Facilitate meetings, document minutes and follow up on risks, action items, issues and decisions (RAID) Complete project evaluations, velocity metrics and assessment of results to the key perks and performance indicators Advisor to thePMOin the creation, maintenance and enhancement ofProject Management Methodology / Standards and Practicesin anever-evolvingenvironmentwhere applicable.



Let's Talk About You! At least6-10 years’ experience managingmultiple projectssimultaneouslywith different priority levels through the entire life cycle Post-secondary education (diploma/degree)preferably in computer science, business, finance,or comparablediscipline At least 5 years’ experience in the regulated financial servicesor Insuranceindustry(including internal and external compliance requirements, financial reporting, and service administration) Infrastructure and Information Securityproject delivery and deep understandingis highlydesirable High degree of proficiency and experience in Project Management concepts(Waterfall, Iterative, Incremental andhybridmethodologies) People Management/Leadershipand coaching/mentorshipexperience isa major asset PMP certificationisstrongly preferred Agile,Scrum Master, Business Process Improvement, ITILorChange ManagementCertificationis a major asset Knowledge of SharePoint, Jira, Confluence,MS Office tools, business systems, technology infrastructure, software development, data warehousing, data centres and related concepts/terminology Exposure to bothalarge and smallcorporate culture is preferred Ability to take charge and work independently Strong time management, analytical andproblem-solvingskills Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to respond in a clear,concise and professional mannerto all project stakeholders includingseniorexecutives. Vendor Management experienceis a must Proven delivery track record in both business and Technology projects, especiallyin digital given our challenger

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