Junior Project Manager (Hybrid)

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 rising to 25 days over time

• 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 Junior Project Manager in our Sales and Customer Experience team you will:

• Support the implementation and launch of insurance technology solutions for specific client 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 our highly configurable and complex system

• Plan, track and control progress and resources including maintenance of governance documentation and project plans

• Coordinate cross functional team meetings with colleagues locally and globally

• Act as the primary contact and escalation point for the client’s Project Team

• Manage project progress, risks and issues using a structured and logical approach

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $57,000. 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 Junior Project Manager you can expect to be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering small-medium sized client projects onto Acturis, managing the Acturis project team to ensure a high quality delivery

• Consulting with customers to provide a high quality system, supporting them to optimize their delivery

• Supporting other project managers on strategic client projects

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 practices

Candidate Profile 

The successful candidates will have following attributes:

• Maths, Physics, Engineering background welcomed

• 1-2 years’ experience providing excellent customer service

• 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 technology and software

• Demonstrated self-management skills and ability to deliver to tight deadlines

• Demonstrated strong communication skills

• 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 one case study style interview and two cross team 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.