Project Lead

1 week ago

Montréal, Canada Desjardins Full time

Within the Portfolio and Projects Administrative Department, our experienced team of project leaders works closely with P&C insurance business sectors and IT teams to implement strategic initiatives. Together, we deliver high-value-added projects that serve Desjardins members and clients. As a project leader, you’ll help business teams carry out strategic initiatives and grow in a collaborative environment where the challenges are numerous, but rewarding. You’ll ensure the coordination and strategic direction of a complex and high-priority project, or group of projects, in alignment with organizational objectives. More specifically, you will be required to:

- Ensure the coordination and strategic direction of all consolidated initiatives and update the roadmap
- Help project managers deliver their respective initiatives. Act as a strategic coach by advising them on planning, managing issues and aligning deliverables
- Ensure that shared processes and governance mechanisms are implemented and monitored by project leaders and the core team to ensure consistency in execution
- Support sponsors and delegated sponsors by respecting delivery processes and key milestones
- Identify and address cross-sector issues that go beyond the scope of individual projects and help resolve them
- Work closely with IT and Business teams to ensure seamless communication, a shared understanding of objectives and effective coordination
- Identify, assess and mitigate key risks that could affect the consistency, timelines or quality of deliverables

**What we offer**
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment**What you bring to the table**
- 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
- Experience in project management, ideally in multi-project or program contexts
- Professional certification in project management (PMP)
- Knowledge of French is required
- Advanced proficiency in governance practices: roadmap management, budget monitoring, risk identification and treatment, reporting

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Engagement, Nimble learning, Plans and aligns
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**Trade Union (If applicable)**

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 Family**

Project management (FG)
**Unposting Date**

2025-10-15

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