Job Description

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.
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Job Purpose In 2-3 sentences, please provide a summary of the purpose and objective of the job.
Responsible for managing projects in support of business initiatives.
Major Accountabilities
Identify 5-6 major accountabilities. Describe these accountabilities by what is to be accomplished, how and why. Include the approximate percentage of time spent on each accountability. Use action verbs to begin each statement. Avoid the use of acronyms.
Manages one or more projects.
Develops and manages processes (technical and business) to ensure plans are in place to meet business requirements in a cost efficient manner and within specific targets
Manages project team, defines roles and responsibilities, sets performance objectives and standards, ensures proper coaching and training, monitors and evaluate performance
Anticipates, manages and mitigate project risks
Manages project resources and prioritizes use of resources accordingly
Manages communication among the stakeholders of the project including vendors and 3rd party partners
Reviews plans and progress of different work groups to ensure work is coordinated and continues to meet overall project objectives
Ensures project issues are raised and resolved at the appropriate levels. Keeps project team informed of the overall project status
Manages business requirements by coordinating with the business users to help assess feasibility and establish time and effort
Directs the analysis and provides expert design advice so that the system solution satisfies management and business requirements
Performs project reviews with team to ensure quality systems are development/maintained through the use of established techniques and adherence to process standards
Manages production systems by ensuring appropriate resources are allocated to handle production problems and ad-hoc requirements
Plans and manages the development and career plan of staff
Maintains and sustains technical and business expertise on assigned business domains and its associated and related technologies. Ensures that applied technologies are kept up-to-date with industry trends.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills Describe the level of technical/professional knowledge and key skills needed to successfully perform the work of the job.
Core Professional / Technical Competencies Required
Abilities
Able to apply development methodology used in Sun Life (Expert)
Able to apply vendor management skills (Expert)
Able to apply systems projects management skills (Expert)
Able to apply business analysis skills (Competent)
Able to apply quality assurance skills (Specialist)
Knowledge
Systems Development Life Cycles, its stages, major tasks and deliverables (Competent)
Insurance terminology and principles, SLF products, policies and procedures (Competent)
Core Soft/Transferable Competencies Required
Communication (Expert)
Customer Service Orientation (Expert)
Tolerance for Stress (Expert)
Fast Cycle (Expert)
Coaching and People Development (Expert)
Delegating Responsibility/Holding People Accountable (Expert)
Manages Courageously (Expert)
Negotiation Skills (Specialist)
Influencing Skills (Specialist)
Work Standards/Quality Orientation (Specialist)
Education and Experience Indicate the minimum education and experience required to perform the work. Include specific professional designations, licenses, registrations, etc. required to perform the job.
College/University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Management
More than eight years in Information Technology at least two years managing projects.
Job Category: IT - Technology Services
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