Project Manager

At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other. The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Project Manager to join our IT Infrastructure, Cloud and Service Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for project planning and reporting, risk mitigation and stakeholder communication while fostering a collaborative and inclusive project team environment. Projects will include hardware upgrades, software upgrades, SaaS integrations and will span technology domains such as Data Centre Hosting (local, cloud), Networking, Storage / Compute, Service Management and Vendor Management. Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference. Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement, and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement. What you’ll do: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation Identify and manage Stakeholder expectations Facilitate regular project team meetings, including meeting minutes, decisions, action items, etc. Identify and escalate risks and issues related to project milestones / goals Track project progress and submit regular status reports Build and monitor implementation and adoption plans Manage the knowledge transfer from delivery team to support teams and ensure solutions are stable and supportable Lead and motivate the project team, fostering collaboration and productivity Apply analytical thinking and problem solving to resolve project obstacles and manage efficiencies in delivery Understand applicable Governance processes and ensure they’re followed What you’ll bring: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience / education in a related field 5+ years of experience in a formal Project Management role Project Management Professional (PMP) designation Experience in Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid project methodologies Excellent organizational and time management abilities Working knowledge of IT Infrastructure domains (e.g. data centre hosting, networking, servers, storage, personal computers) Demonstrated advanced communication and facilitation skills Demonstrated relationship skills and ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization Ability to lead organizational change effectively What’s in it for you: Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities Total Rewards: Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefits Time Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each year Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at [email protected]. We’re happy to help. Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education. In addition to your salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance, plus a wide range of competitive benefits. If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included. Reports To: Lead Project Manager, Program Department: IT Term: Temporary Full-Time, Twelve (12) Month Contract This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team. As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy. #LI-Hybrid

The Project Manager will lead IT infrastructure projects, including hardware and software upgrades, while managing project planning, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. They are responsible for identifying risks, facilitating team meetings, and ensuring successful solution implementation and adoption.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of formal project management experience, including a PMP designation. Proficiency in IT infrastructure domains and experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies are required.

• Career growth opportunities • Vacation pay • Paid volunteer day • Employee wellness program • Competitive benefits package • Discretionary annual incentive award

• Project managementPreferred

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• Project management
• IT infrastructure
• Risk mitigation
• Stakeholder management
• Waterfall methodology
• Agile methodology
• Hybrid methodology
• Data centre hosting
• Networking
• Storage
• Compute
• Service management
• Vendor management
• Budgeting
• Resource allocation
• Change management
• Stakeholder Communications
• Organizational Change Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Waterfall Methodology
• Curiosity
• Expectation Management
• Organizational Leadership
• IT Infrastructure
• Risk Mitigation
• Knowledge Transfer
• Agile Methodology
• Software As A Service (SaaS)
• Communication
• Project Planning
• Governance
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Taking Meeting Minutes
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Resource Allocation
• Service Management
• Time Management
• Timelines
• Vendor Management

• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Software
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

1 days per week