Senior Program Manager

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

Vancouver, BC

Role

Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking to add and experienced Senior Program Manager to our Enterprise Projects Team. In this role you will join a highly skilled group of project professionals working across the organization to contribute to the following areas:

• Project/Program Management: You will play a key role in business transformation by leading large-scale strategic initiatives across the organization. You will lead and manage project
• teams spanning multiple business units from conception to operational handover, while ensuring that business results are achieved.
• Strategic Consulting & Advice: You will assist in leading assessments to evaluate new opportunities and will provide strategic input to business decisions.
• Coaching: You will help build project skills throughout the organization through ongoing coaching and mentoring.
  
  

Qualifications

The following qualifications are critical to be successful in the role:

• 10+ years’ of demonstrated experience in program management, leading large transformational technology programs
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation preferred
• You have a disciplined and consistent approach to project/program management, getting the “small things” right while keeping the bigger picture in view
• You are known for building successful relationships at all levels
• You have a passion for project/program management and a demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices
• You are a critical thinker with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and summarize effectively
• You can lead teams through challenging times and are seen as a trusted facilitator for addressing conflict
• You have a disciplined approach to problem solving and know how to lead a group through difficult decisions
• You have experience leading complex projects/programs from initial concept through to implementation and are skilled at providing leadership and guidance to stakeholders in a complex, matrix environment.
• Advanced verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization and lead stakeholders towards a shared vision. 
• You effectively utilize your network of industry contacts to gain valuable insights
• You contribute to the development of strategic plans
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to thrive in ambiguous situations.
• Robust organizational skills to coordinate and prioritize several concurrent projects.
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.
• Experience with Organizational Change Management an asset
  
  

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation of this position. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process

About The Team

The Enterprise Projects Team connects people across the organization to improve project outcomes, enable change and transformation, and support the organization in achieving its business goals and realizing its strategy. Through discovery, we define the business need and lead the design and delivery of high-caliber, cost-effective solutions that empower the enterprise to pursue its vision.  

We understand current industry best practices and how they can be adapted and applied to support effective project delivery. We adopt a continuous learning mindset to continually evaluate and update the tools and best practices used and suggest innovative solutions. 

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we understand the value of opportunity – for our clients and our team. Independent and employee-owned, we partner with investment professionals to grow successful asset management businesses, giving them the space to innovate and truly make an impact.

With more than 40 years of history and offices across Canada and in the US, the UK and India, CC&L Financial Group and our multi-boutique family of affiliate firms collectively manage over $133 billion in assets, providing a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients.

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com.

CC&L is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF. 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.  

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF.

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