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Our Company

Picton Mahoney Asset Management (“PMAM”) was founded in 2004 to provide unique investment solutions to institutional, retail and high net worth investors in Canada and around the world. We are proud to say that we are 100% employee-owned and manage approximately $11.02 billion in sub-advisory, pension plan and hedge fund assets on behalf of our clients. The core values at Picton Mahoney guide the employee experience and contribute to the culture which fosters strong, transparent relationships.

Why Work at Picton Mahoney?

Picton Mahoney Asset Management is a place where employees can be proud of building a rewarding career that offers growth and the opportunity to evolve within a supportive culture that focuses on professional development. Over the years, we have learned from feedback and have developed strategies and programs that enhance employee engagement and improve the employee experience. As our values state: We work together; fully engaged and aligned. We support each other, and our actions contribute to the strategic goals of our firm. We believe in integrity and always “doing the right thing” for our clients, colleagues, and the firm. We believe in the concept of “unity in diversity” and are driven by a collaborative spirit to achieve our goals. We are committed to performance, excellence and winning. At Picton Mahoney, “stepping up” is an action, not a thought, which results in the development and implementation of those ideas. We prioritize growth and innovation and accept full responsibility for personal performance and results. We believe in being open when providing and receiving feedback, because it makes us better at what we do best.

The Opportunity:

PMAM is looking for a dynamic, results-driven Project Manager to lead our Strategy and Delivery team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Project Manager will manage the strategic planning process and oversee the delivery of key projects and play an important role in the firm's strategic planning process. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the firm's strategic expansion by collaborating with partners across the organization to drive long-term profitability. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our company by ensuring the successful execution of high-impact projects

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Lead project delivery process with key contributors to help manage scope and prepare change requests, including tasks, deliverables, milestones, resources, and estimated costs.
• Understand and communicate business and technical requirements and integration points in the context of the statement of work, service level agreements, and legal & compliance frameworks.
• Interact and manage the relationship with the assigned teams to understand critical milestones, deliveries, and releases.
• Raise and track issues and conflicts, remove barriers, and resolve or escalate project issues.
• Manage project deliverables with external vendors and third parties (e.g. consultants, outsourcing, etc.) and manage the relationships at the project level.
• Determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Provide project sponsor with advice on the viability of the business case (costs, benefits, KPIs, etc.) throughout the project.
• Manage project communications (e.g. status reports to executives, stakeholders, business units, vendors, project team, etc.) and provide senior management with timely updates on project issues.
• Lead and/or represent the project in project team meetings and inter-department forums.
• Assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding.
• Conduct project retrospectives to harness lessons learned and drive efficiency and effectiveness of future workstreams and investments.

The Qualifications and Experience Required

• 5+ years of transformational project management experience, preferably within the financial services, insurance industries, or technology sectors, managing large projects with high value (benefit/cost), complexity, strategic change, and/or regulatory initiatives.
• Highly experienced in setting up new business entities and launching new products, including developing comprehensive business plans, conducting market research, navigating regulatory requirements, and establishing operational frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Proven track record of successfully launching products from ideation to market, including product development, go-to-market strategies, and post-launch analysis to drive continuous improvement and achieve business growth targets.
• Advanced project management knowledge, including plan development, scheduling methodology, gathering, analyzing, and reporting project metrics, risk assessment and quantification methodologies, cost/benefit analysis, and budgeting and financial management.
• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business, or related field of study.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), ScrumMaster, and/or SAFe certifications are desired but not mandatory.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and tooling including Asana, JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in SaaS tooling relevant to project management and business entity setup.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with and influence internal stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and build consensus among diverse teams.

Our Commitment to Employees

At Picton Mahoney Asset Management, we take pride in elevating our employees' experiences through an array of exceptional perks and programs. Enjoy a suite of benefits including Corporate Wellness & Fitness Reimbursement, Women in Capital Markets partnership, Women Executive Membership, Volunteer Days, Charitable Matching, Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up, Peer Performance Recognition Awards, Semi-Annual Performance Bonuses, a generous Annual Vacation Entitlement (minimum of 15 days/year), Tuition Reimbursement, Extensive Medical & Dental Benefits, Healthcare Spending Account, and more. These offerings are crafted to enhance your career journey and overall well-being. Join us in an environment that values your growth and success!

Picton Mahoney Asset Management is proud to be recognized by Great Place to Work® as a 2021 “Best Workplaces for Inclusion” and 2021 “Best Workplaces for Women”. We are committed to providing an equitable and fair work environment for everyone and all hiring and other personnel actions will be taken without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, disability, gender identity, gender expression, family status, age, language or national origin. If you require an accommodation at any point in time throughout the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (416) 955-4108 or at [email protected].