Business Project Manager

• We are seeking an experienced Business Project Manager to lead the development of a comprehensive project governance framework and a detailed project plan for key strategic initiatives including Wellness and Claim Strategy (70% / 30% allocation respectively) within the Long-Term Care organization.
• This role requires a structured thinker with a strong background in project management methodologies, stakeholder engagement, governance best practices as well as business operations experience.
• The consultant will work closely with executive sponsors, project leads, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders to define governance structures, decision-making processes, reporting mechanisms, and risk management protocols.
• Additionally, they will be responsible for creating a robust, actionable project plan that includes timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and dependencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a tailored project governance framework aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop a detailed, end-to-end project plan including scope, schedule, budget, and resource planning.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to gather requirements and ensure alignment.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths within the governance model.
• Establish reporting structures, KPIs, and communication plans.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Provide ongoing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution and governance adherence.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project management consulting, preferably in complex, cross-functional and cross-organizational environments.
• Strong knowledge of project governance principles and frameworks.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project planning.
• PMP, or similar certification preferred.
• Business operations experience.
• Strong Jira and Agile experience

Top Required Skills:

• Business Operations: Strong understanding of operational processes and the ability to align them with strategic goals.
• Project Governance: Experience in setting up and managing governance structures and ensuring projects adhere to compliance and reporting standards.
• Idea Design & Lead Conversion: Ability to conceptualize project initiatives and convert them into actionable plans and deliverables.
• Administrative & Compliance: Skilled in managing administrative workflows with a focus on compliance and documentation.
• Tools:
  • Jira – proficient in Agile project tracking and workflow management.
  • MS Office & Excel – strong command of spreadsheets, reporting, and documentation.
• Certifications: PMP Certified – confirms expertise in project management best practices.(preferred)