Project Manager

At Gore Mutual weve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now were proudly building on that legacy to transform our companyand our industryfor the better.

Effective January 1 2026 Gore has joined Benevathe countrys largest mutual insurance companyas part of its Property & Casualty operations in Ontario and Western Canada. During 2026 Gore will combine its operations with Unica Insurance Benevas Ontario-based subsidiary specializing in niche commercial and personal insurance creating a stronger more diversified mutual insurer with greater scale and long-term stability.

Every decision and investment remains anchored in long-term benefits to customers members and communities. Come join us.

Project Manager Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)

Permanent Full Time

Following a successful transformation Gore is now embarking on the next phase of the journey and moving forward with the integration of Gore into the Beneva group of companies while also supporting Gores stability with our current portfolio of priority projects.

Come join our evolving and dynamic EPMO team as we embark on integration and continue to mature our delivery practices in support of sustainable delivery and growth where youll have the opportunity to lead high-visibility and critical projects within the project portfolio across different project types (technology business data) under the strategic or integration pillars.

Standard Key Accountabilities

• Project Planning & Delivery: Develop comprehensive project plans and ensure successful execution to achieve agreed-upon project objectives/outcomes scope and quality expectations with end-to-end project scope including organizational change management (OCM) activities.
• Governance & Compliance: Responsible for adherence to Gores policies project delivery/governance frameworks and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify assess and manage project risks and issues implementing mitigation strategies and escalation processes as needed and contributions to program or portfolio risk and issue profiles.
• Budget & Resource Management: Prepare and manage project budgets monitor spend report and act on variances and oversee resource allocation to ensure project delivery within expectations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with all project stakeholders through proactive engagement ongoing assessment of stakeholder needs and the execution of regular tailored communications to manage expectations and keep all partners updated.
• Vendor & Third-Party Management: where applicable oversee external partners and vendors ensuring deliverables meet contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Reporting & Communication: Provide regular transparent updates on project status progress risks and outcomes to sponsors leadership and other stakeholders with messages tailored to the needs of the audience and situation.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote best practices lessons learned and process improvements to enhance project delivery and organizational maturity.

Additional Responsibilities and Opportunities

• Lead cross-functional and possibly cross-organization project teams through the project lifecycle with a demonstrated ability to develop project roadmaps that align people processes systems and culture.
• Influencing partners and leaders at all levels (including executives) using data and insights to make recommendations and enable project and portfolio decision-making.
• Coaching and mentoring project team members on project management best practices to support them in fulfilling their assigned project roles.
• Demonstrated ability to identify recommend and implement project-specific adjustments to the delivery framework based on the needed outcomes for the project.
• Contribute to the overall maturation of the standard project delivery framework by recommending enhancements based on the needs of your assigned projects.
• Facilitate project meetings and workshops to drive alignment resolve issues and support effective collaboration among stakeholders and apply advanced facilitation techniques to manage group dynamics and achieve consensus on project objectives and deliverables.

What Will You Need to Succeed in This Role

• Bachelors degree in Business Project Management or related field
• PMP or equivalent certification is preferred
• 9 years of experience in project management across a variety of complex project types with preference to candidates with experience leading company integration projects across functions (e.g. HR Finance IT Operations) following mergers acquisitions or restructuring events
• 6 years of experience in the Insurance industry with preference to candidates with experience in Property & Casualty insurance
• Experience with various delivery methodologies for project delivery including waterfall iterative agile etc.
• Proficiency in a variety of project management tools (e.g. PPM tools MS Project Jira etc.)
• Experiencing managing project vendors

Hybrid:Cambridge & or Toronto(This is a hybrid role that includes the flexibility to work remotely. Regular 1-2 days of in-person collaboration is expected at our Toronto or Cambridge Office location).

The expected base salary range for this position is $118500.00 - $168500.00. Depending on your relevant experience skills qualifications market conditions and business needs base compensation may vary. You have the potential to earn more through Gore Mutuals discretionary bonus program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

Please note: This range reflects the expected base salary for this role but may not represent the full compensation range for all experience and skill levels. During the recruitment process we will discuss and consider how your unique qualifications align with the broader range for this position.

Gore Mutual is proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package which includes extended health and dental benefits disability insurance retirement plan matching paid time off recognition and perk programs.

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This posting pertains to an existing vacancy that is actively being filled.

Accessibility for applicants

Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process including the application process.

If you require accommodation because of a disability we will work with you to meet your needs.Contact usand a human resources representative will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

Should you request an accommodation during the interview process please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.