Project Manager (Hybrid) at Acturis Canada

About Acturis Canada

Acturis is a leading Software-as-a-Service provider for general insurance. Founded in 2000, we have grown exponentially over the past 20 years. To date, more than 95,000 individuals, in over 40 countries, use Acturis solutions to power their business, and our platform manages over $17bn worth of transactions every year. By working closely with brokers, insurers, and MGAs, we have helped to create and shape the insurance market of today. In 2019 we launched our system in Canada with exciting opportunities for growth in a new marketplace and our office is based in Victoria, BC.

At Acturis we invest in recruiting, developing and promoting talent. With us you will:

• Work with a talented, motivated and friendly group of like-minded colleagues
• Learn how to combine innovation and technology to create new business models from a management team led by two former McKinsey partners
• Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues
• Receive written constructive performance feedback and encouragement every quarter so that you know how to improve – you have no idea how unusual this is!
• Be given real responsibility for your own projects as soon as you are ready

Why Join the Acturis Team?

• Central location 15-minute walk from downtown Victoria with office patio and quick access to fitness facilities to take care of physical health
• Receive a competitive salary and annual performance-based reviews
• 20 paid holiday days each year, increasing to 25 with tenure
• 100% employer paid benefits after three months on the job
• Be eligible to participate in annual bonus and company share incentive schemes depending on performance and seniority
• Hybrid work schedule: work from home up to 3 days per week. During probation this will be full time in our Victoria Office.

The Position

As a Project Manager on our Sale and Customer Experience team you will:

• Manage the implementation and launch of insurance technology solutions for specific client projects
• Meet with clients to discuss project progress, costs and timelines for specific projects
• Manage periodic meetings with the Acturis and Client teams to discuss progress
• Help our Canadian clients understand the options and possibilities for how they can use the highly configurable and complex system
• Plan, track and control progress and resources including maintenance of governance documentation and project plans
• Co-ordinate multiple teams and colleagues locally and globally
• Act as the primary contact and escalation point for Project Sponsors, Program Managers and Project Team
• Managing project progress, risks and issues using a structured and logical approach

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $77,000 after probation. Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

What do the first three months on the job look like?

You will receive structured targets, regular feedback and an annual performance review. You will also follow a clearly defined career path that recognises personal development and contribution to the company.

As a Project Manager you can expect to be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering high quality projects, including managing teams and resources
• Coaching and providing constructive feedback for junior colleagues
• Working closely with senior customer contacts to develop their relationship with Acturis

Acturis gives early responsibility for line management, including mentoring new joiners, designing and delivering training programmes, and coaching others to develop their skills and responsibilities.

Training

Acturis believes that a mix of internal and external training allows colleagues to develop rounded skills:

• New joiners receive concentrated initial training and close mentoring
• Colleagues are encouraged to complete industry standard training in relevant topics
• More senior colleagues can choose courses with time set aside and the course paid for
• The Acturis management team run training sessions to pass on experience and best practice

Candidate Profile

The successful candidates will have following attributes:

• An undergraduate degree from a Math, Physics or Engineering program
• An excellent track record of managing projects, delivering on projects and an ability to carry tasks through to completion
• 2-5 years’ experience as a project manager delivering IT projects
• An aptitude for applying technology and structured problem solving
• An ability to work in teams and learn quickly
• Demonstrated an interest in and experience of using IT and software
• Strong relationship building and communication skills
• Demonstrated self-management skills and ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Confident, proactive and eager to take on responsibility
• Preference for candidates with French fluency/proficiency

What happens next?

Think you’ll be a great fit for the Acturis Canada team? Here are what next steps could look like after you apply:

• A member of our recruitment team will reach out to you to schedule a 30-minute online assessment.
• A People Operations representative will schedule an introduction call.
• You will be invited to participate in three case study type interviews. 
• References will be contacted and an offer will be sent your way!

Acturis believes diversity drives innovation. We know that diversity also feeds success, so we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Acturis is committed to providing an accessible recruitment and selection process. Should you require an accommodation in any part of the process, please contact recruitment@acturis.ca.