Project Administrator

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Project Administrator is accountable for the day-to-day operations and support of the Project Management (PM) database & other repositories.

What will you do?

·         Act as Super User for the Project Management software tool supporting the team on issues resolutions and training requirements. Support planned system enhancements.

·         Drive improvements by maintaining processes & process maps for project management led initiatives.

·         Accountable for training Project Management users on the database functionality and other tools when requested.

·         Coordinate and support the PM team on IT & PMO related projects including requirements gathering, monitoring, and evaluating the projects, tracking actions, risks, decisions, and update project budgets.

·         Develop executive-facing dynamic dashboards for project status and exception reporting.

·         Lead change by developing ad hoc reports using the PM database & other repository tools to look for trends, inconsistencies, and gaps.

·         Track PM SLA and OKR metrics to share with the PM team and be able to action when required.

·         Collaborate with team members to understand operational challenges & support with best in class, current, high-quality data, tools, templates.

·         Coordinate Sun Life project audit requirements for the Project Management database to ensure that the system supports Sun Life audit processes.

·         Manage the departmental budget.

What do you need to succeed?

·         University degree in technology or Computer Science

·         Experience in the fields of Architectural sciences, Engineering, Business, or Project Management

·         Interpersonal skills - good team player with the ability to also work independently

·         Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Project, Teams, and PowerPoint

·         Business acumen

·         Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities

·         Organized and methodical

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential

• We’re honored to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada

• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®,  for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted.  It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.  In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.  Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. 

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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