LifeWorks Looking for Project Manager at Montreal Full Time

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At LifeWorks, we offer more than career opportunities, we provide career opportunities to make meaningful contributions to people’s lives.  The extraordinary expertise of a more than 7,000-strong workforce is harnessed to support the employees and families of the organizations we serve. Our innovative programs have a lasting impact on the health, financial security and productivity of 24,000 workplaces.

Summary
Reporting to the Vice President, Business Project Management, the Project Manager, will plan, oversee and monitor the implementation of business solutions in Ariel, our pension and group insurance administration system. You will work closely with various teams in LifeWorks and with client managers and users. You will build strong relationships with the client and stand out for your leadership, the quality of the advice you offer and your innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain good relations with the client, ensuring client satisfaction at every stage of the project;
• Oversee and motivate your designated team during implementation (data, quality assurance, web, configuration and programming);
• Identify and set priorities, ensuring that they are communicated and followed regularly by clients and internal staff;
• Prepare or revise valuations/estimates and time frames for the various project tasks as required;
• Establish the project plan in cooperation with the internal client team, external stakeholders, and the client;
• Monitor progress of task and project status reports through weekly meetings (internal meetings and client meetings) and report to governance committees;
• Prepare summaries according to a frequency based on the status of the work and submit them to the client and different members of the team;
• Accurately account for time, costs and scope;
• Establish project risk management strategies and apply both internally and with clients;
• Upon project completion, guide the transition with the client and the internal support team.

Succeeding as a Project Manager will require the following core qualifications and skills

• University degree in actuarial science, administration, engineering, mathematics or finance or any relevant field;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of employees benefits (pension plan, group insurance, payroll) or implementation of software or equivalent outsourcing software, including 3 years in project management, or the equivalent;
• Proven analytical skills and ability to synthesize information, organizational skills, and flexibility in managing several projects;
• Excellent work group management and motivation skills;
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate the status of each project and address and resolve problems affecting their success;
• Willing to take initiative and good problem-solving skills;
• Available to travel in North America;
• Familiarity with MS Project management software;
• PMP or CAPM Certification Preferred
• Experience in ADO, Agile Methodology or Scrum Master experience an asset
• Bilingual French and English, an asset.

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LifeWorks is in the business of helping organizations help their people and in the process, we strive to elevate ours. We’re always looking for talented professionals and strategic leaders looking to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. We appreciate the interest of every applicant; however, we contact only those selected for an interview.

At LifeWorks, we are committed to putting our people first.  Our priority is to optimize the health and productivity of our people.  In light of COVID-19, our company continues to monitor the global situation and following local guidance in each of our communities to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.  Safety is our highest priority, and while the goal is to ultimately return to the office, we are currently working remotely and are connecting with candidates through virtual interviews, recruitment events, and information sessions.  We are excited to connect with you virtually, and look forward to receiving your application.