SR Project Manager

The Project Manager is accountable for all aspects of project delivery through to final closure and ensures approval of deliverables. They contribute to resource management to achieve objectives within defined timelines and budgets.

The role involves organizing, directing, and controlling the human, material, financial, and technological resources essential for delivering large-scale, cross-functional projects. The Project Manager is responsible for the project plan and acts as the central point for all contributors involved in delivery (sponsor, managers, and contributors), leveraging strong planning and coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive project plan, considering challenges, complexity, stakeholders, and alignment with other projects, while ensuring consistency with the sponsor’s business objectives
  
• In collaboration with various contributors, ensure deliverables meet business objectives and value creation goals while respecting agreed timelines and budgets
  
• Oversee and coordinate internal and external contributors (integrators or others) involved in project delivery
  
• Approve resource-related change requests and ensure quality control, governance, and adherence to project methodologies
  
• Conduct risk analysis, assess impacts, and define mitigation strategies to manage overall project risk
  
• Provide consolidated reporting and status updates to the sponsor, steering committee, and other decision-making bodies
  

Skills

• Ability to work in complex environments and navigate challenges
  
• Strong communication skills and adaptability to different audiences
  
• Political acumen and stakeholder management
  
• Ability to foster a collaborative culture
  
• Capable of driving decision-making speed and issue resolution
  
• Leadership and initiative
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience in project management within large-scale environments
  
• Experience managing external vendors
  
• Prior experience with Mouvement Desjardins projects (strong asset)
  
• PMP / MGP / ACP certifications
  
• Experience in financial organizations offering products and solutions to businesses
  
• Experience in business projects impacting products and services within the target sector
  
• General understanding of treasury operations in large financial institutions