Aviso:
At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.
The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a Program Manager to join the Enterprise Delivery team.
Reporting to the VP, Enterprise Delivery, the Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring programs and their constituent projects produce the required products, solutions, and services. This role will ensure the business case is realized while managing delivery within the stated tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, and risk. The Program Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives and deliver expected business outcomes.
Who you are:
- Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
- Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
- Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization
- Leadership – You lead your team and provide regular direction, guidance, coaching, and motivation, all while striving for peak performance. You assist them in overcoming obstacles through additional resources, removal of roadblocks, and providing the level of support required for their success. You delegate and deliver feedback based on the in-depth understanding of your individual team members
What your day looks like:
Program and Project Management
- Manage multiple projects within the program portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives
- Develop comprehensive project plans and progress reports, including scope, timelines, budgets, dependencies, and resource allocation
- Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and success criteria
- Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders to provide updates, gather feedback, ensure alignment, and foster strong relationships
Team Leadership
- Promote a collaborative and high-performance team culture
- Provide guidance, support, and performance feedback to team members
Financial Management
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with organizational goals
- Track and report on project expenditures, monitor costs, and ensure financial resources are used effectively
Quality Assurance and Risk Management
- Implement quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet high standards
- Identify, assess, manage and report on project risks, including developing mitigation/contingency plans
Requirements
Your experience and skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, or related field is preferred
- Recognized Program/Project Management Certification: PRINCE2, MSP, SAFe or equivalent work experience is preferred
- 15+ years of relevant work experience with a minimum of 5+ years Program Management experience within the Wealth, Banking, or Financial Services industry is required
- Proven experience managing Capital Markets projects and/or delivering regulatory compliance initiatives, with a strong understanding of financial regulations and industry standards is required
- Experience with program lifecycle disciplines and integrated systems lifecycle development utilizing multiple development models (e.g., agile, waterfall, hybrid, etc.) is required
- Proven track record of leading multiple projects/programs across complex, matrix organizations and building cross-functional relationships is required
- Track record of developing and delivering executive-level program/project reporting is required
- Comfortable with changing specifications and standards and leading a team to deliver through ambiguity
- Functional knowledge of project accounting, budget planning, cost control, capital/expense approval, and management procedures for project tracking is required
- Superior negotiation, presentation, communication skills are required
- Strong business acumen with broad knowledge and expertise in technology-focused business practices is required
- Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset
Benefits
Why Aviso Wealth?
At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:
- Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
- Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
- Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
- Matching contributions to our retirement program
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
- Regular social events to foster teamwork
Equal Employment Opportunity
Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
No recruiters or agencies, please.
Company Overview:
Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $130 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.
A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.
Salary
This position is posted with an expected salary range of $140,000 - $160,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.
