Job Description
At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other.
The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.
Equitable is growing! We are looking to add a Senior Project Manager to support our Information Security and Risk initiatives on a temporary 18 month basis.
In this role, you will be responsible for the end to end delivery of information security projects, ensuring strong governance, risk mitigation, and successful execution of security initiatives across the organization. You will work closely with Technology, Risk, Audit, Legal, Compliance, and Business stakeholders to plan, deliver, and implement security solutions that protect Equitable’s systems, data, and customers.
The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in translating security requirements into executable project plans, proactively managing risks and dependencies, and providing clear, timely communication to both technical and non technical audiences. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to Equitable’s security posture while supporting critical enterprise priorities.
Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.
What you’ll do:
Project Delivery & Governance
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of information security initiatives, including security tooling implementations, governance, risk and compliance (GRC) programs, and application security projects
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, dependencies, and delivery artifacts throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure all security projects adhere to organizational governance standards, risk management practices, and compliance frameworks
• Identify, manage, and proactively mitigate project risks and issues, escalating as appropriate to ensure delivery objectives are met
• Act as the primary point of contact for security-related projects, coordinating across Technology, Risk, Audit, Legal, Compliance, and Business teams
• Translate complex technical and security concepts into clear, actionable updates for non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
Information Security Focus
• Support the delivery of initiatives across key information security domains, including:
• Security controls and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Vulnerability management and remediation programs
• Security monitoring, incident response, and operational resilience
• Data protection, privacy, and regulatory-driven initiatives
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Provide clear, concise, and timely project status reporting, including milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes
• Track and report on project KPIs, delivery metrics, and key risk indicators
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices and security delivery processes by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness
What you’ll bring:
• 5+ years of experience in IT Project Management, including senior or lead roles delivering complex, security focused initiatives
• Proven ability to manage end to end delivery of information security projects, including timelines, risks, governance, and executive reporting
• Experience leading initiatives across security tooling, governance/risk/compliance, application security, and data protection domains
• Strong understanding of security controls and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and their application in enterprise environments
• Working knowledge of IT and security infrastructure concepts, including IAM, vulnerability management, monitoring, and incident response
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies, with the ability to apply the right approach for risk driven security work
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile PM) strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex security topics for non technical audiences
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills, with comfort operating in ambiguous, compliance driven environments
• Collaborative, client focused leader with a continuous improvement mindset and strong change leadership capabilities.
What’s in it for you:
• Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities
• Total Rewards: Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefits
• Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach
At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at careers@equitable.ca. We’re happy to help.
Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education.
If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included.
Reports To: Lead Project Manager
Department: IT Corporate Services
Term: Temporary Full-Time, Eighteen (18) Month Contract
This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team.
As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy.
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