Program Manager

2 weeks ago


Montréal, Canada Desjardins Full time

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

Job Level

NV-11

As a Program Manager, you help direct resources on cross-sector projects to meet objectives on time and on budget. You analyze project feasibility and opportunities, develop action plans, define milestones and coordinate project teams.

You organize, manage and control the human, material, financial and IT resources needed to deliver very large-scale, innovative projects and programs involving multiple sectors. You execute the project plan and serve as point person for all contributors involved in project/program delivery. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your field. You draw on your organizational savvy and drive for results to effectively manage people and performance.

You are responsible for projects and programs that are strategic or linked to the organization's strategic plan and significantly impact an entire sector or the whole organization. You make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and programs that require comprehensive analysis and understanding of the organization and line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in a wide range of other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential.

You lead, influence and serve as expert to teams, senior management and decision-making bodies. You represent the organization's position and help negotiate agreements with external providers.

General Information on the Position

Main Responsibilities- Plan the project/program strategy and activities in detail, taking into account issues, complexity, practitioners and tie-ins with other Desjardins projects and programs- Coordinate the operations of internal and external practitioners involved in various projects and programs. Monitor performance and profitability and identify project
- and program-specific standards, methods and procedures- Propose all deliverables to ensure business objectives and priorities are met and agreements, budgets and timelines are respected- Analyze risks and impacts and develop related strategies- Manage change requests, solution testing and strategy implementation

Other working conditions- The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work #LI-Hybrid- Number of jobs available : 1

**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field- A minimum of eight years of relevant experience

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered- For vacant positions available in Quebec, please note that knowledge of French is required

Desjardins Cross-sector skills

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Key competencies for the job

Drive results, Interpersonal Savvy, Organizational savvy

Work Location

1, Complexe Desjardins, Montréal

Trade Union

Non Syndiqué

Unposting Date

2023-02-20

Job Family

Project management (FG)

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.


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