Manager, Project Management Office

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About the role

We are looking for a seasoned and detail-oriented individual to lead the Project Management Office (PMO) for the Finance Transformation and Systems team. This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile transformation team, ensuring successful delivery and long-term impact of finance projects.

What you'll do here:

• Lead the PMO function, embedding the established governance procedures

• Driving out the use of JIRA and associated processes to ensure transparency and governance over project delivery

• Portfolio management to track project progress, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams and escalating risks where necessary.

• Request and review reports and project documentation from leads and project managers.

• Manage stakeholder communication and reporting at both programme and project levels, ensuring transparency and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

• Align projects with overall business objectives, identifying opportunities for additional business development and strategic alignment.

• Championing continuous improvement, lessons learned, and operational efficiency across the portfolio

• Resource and capacity management of internal and external resources

• Manage project budgets and forecasts for the Finance Transformation and Systems team

• Manage interdepartmental project visibility

• Management of vendor alignment to delivery methodology

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 8 years expertise in portfolio management, resource management, and risk mitigation – is required

• Minimum 5 years experience leading and managing direct reports – is required

• PMP designation

• Experience managing JIRA – is required

• Experience managing large project budgeting and forecasting – is required

• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and workstream leads in a complex finance and technology environment

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive achieving strategic objectives

• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on delivering results under tight timeframes

• Experience communicating KPIs, roadmaps & priority planning to upper management

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.