Project Manager (Ontario)

Project Manager (Ontario)

23 Aug
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ARAG Legal Solutions Inc. (Canada)
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Ontario

23 Aug

ARAG Legal Solutions Inc. (Canada)

Ontario

Reporting to the Vice President, Operations & Business Management, the Project Manager will lead and deliver cross‑functional projects across areas such as underwriting, finance, claims, sales, compliance, and digital transformation. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives while maintaining high standards of quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

What will you do?

Manage the full project lifecycle for company initiatives, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure

Partner with stakeholders across underwriting, finance, claims, corporate, actuarial, sales, and compliance teams to define project scope and objectives

Coordinate multiple concurrent initiatives and competing priorities across business functions

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations

Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of project milestones, and follow up proactively with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of deliverables and action items

Identify project risks and issues; develop mitigation strategies and elevate as needed

Ensure projects comply with OSFI regulatory requirements and internal governance standards

Lead project communications, including status reports, stakeholder updates, and steering committee presentations

Support preparation of project updates and presentations for senior leadership

Support implementation of system enhancements (e.g., policy admin systems, claims platforms) and process improvements

Facilitate change management activities, ensuring smooth adoption of current processes or systems





Track and report on project KPIs, ensuring delivery against business case and expected outcomes

Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices and methodologies

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Information Technology, or related field

5–7 years of project management experience, preferably in P&C; insurance or financial services, with management of both in‑person and virtual teams

Demonstrated ability to manage medium to large, cross‑functional projects independently

Solid understanding of P&C; insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, finance, and distribution channels

Experience working with project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid)

Certification such as PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or Agile (preferred but not required)

Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana)

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Effective stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business teams

Analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive mindset

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment





Working knowledge of risk management and compliance in P&C; insurance

We Offer

Competitive Base Salary including annual bonus plan

Generous Employer Paid Benefits Plan, including RSP matching & Fitness Credit

Location is a combination of remote work from home and from our head office in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District

ARAG Legal Solutions Inc., part of the ARAG Group, is a global leader in legal expense insurance operating in 19 countries offering an innovative and comprehensive range of legal expense products and services for brokers, underwriting agents and insurers across Canada. For more information about ARAG Canada please visit: www.arag.ca/en/

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

ARAG Legal Solutions Inc., are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance (in housing) and record of offences (in employment).

ARAG Legal Solutions Inc., is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Any assessments and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources Manager if you require disability‑related accommodation.

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📌 Project Manager (Ontario)
🏢 ARAG Legal Solutions Inc. (Canada)
📍 Ontario

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