Delivery Lead

ExcelGens, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelGens, Inc. is seeking a Delivery Lead for a critical banking integration program in Montreal. The ideal candidate will have robust program management experience, a servant-leader approach, and advanced skills in Jira. This hybrid role requires commitment, readiness for overtime and weekend work, and availability without scheduled vacations during the contract period.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in program management, particularly in large-scale banking integration projects.
• Strong servant-leader mindset with a focus on supporting team delivery.
• Advanced Jira skills, including proficiency in JQL.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience collaborating with challenging stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with ambitious timelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of the banking integration program across approximately 10 squads, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Develop and maintain the overall program plan, tracking progress against defined scope and schedule.
• Collaborate closely with squad leads, adopting a servant-leader mindset to empower teams and support their delivery efforts.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability within the squads.
• Proactively identify, manage, and resolve risks and issues that may impact project delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders to drive outcomes, managing expectations and addressing challenges effectively.
• Support innovative problem-solving initiatives to meet ambitious timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Utilize advanced Jira skills, including knowledge of JQL, to track project progress, manage tasks, and generate reports.
• Ensure that all squads are effectively using Jira for project management and communication, support their Jira needs from an administration perspective and support building dashboards / Jira hygiene activities.

Skills

Program management

Advanced Jira skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Role : Delivery Lead

End date : November 30, 2025 (potential extension)

Number of resources needed : 1

Location & work model : Montreal / Toronto - Hybrid (minimum 3 days at client office per week)

• Ideally candidate will be based in Montreal, if based in Toronto must be willing to travel to Montreal for key production events.

Language : French not required, Bilingual would be a bonus

Range of target pay rate : maximum $150 / hour

Project Background

We are seeking a Delivery Lead to join our team for a critical banking integration program. This role is essential to support our project during a pivotal phase, with numerous production events scheduled over the next few months. The ideal candidate should be aware the project is at a critical juncture and overtime and weekend work will be required; they should also not have any vacation planned during the contract. They should be willing to come into the office (Montreal or Toronto) at least 3 days a week. The contract duration is until the end of November, with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities :

• Program Management :

Oversee the delivery of the banking integration program across approximately 10 squads, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.

• Develop and maintain the overall program plan, tracking progress against defined scope and schedule.
• Servant-Leadership :

Collaborate closely with squad leads, adopting a servant-leader mindset to empower teams and support their delivery efforts.

• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability within the squads.
• Risk and Issue Management :

Proactively identify, manage, and resolve risks and issues that may impact project delivery.

• Facilitate decision-making processes to ensure timely resolutions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration :

Engage with stakeholders to drive outcomes, managing expectations and addressing challenges effectively.

• Support innovative problem-solving initiatives to meet ambitious timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Utilize advanced Jira skills, including knowledge of JQL, to track project progress, manage tasks, and generate reports.

• Ensure that all squads are effectively using Jira for project management and communication, support their Jira needs from an administration perspective and support building dashboards / Jira hygiene activities.
• On-Site Presence :

Be based in Montreal; if located in Toronto, be willing to travel for key production events.

• Commit to working in the office at least 3 days a week to facilitate collaboration and communication.
• Availability :

Be prepared for overtime and weekend work as required by the project schedule.

• No vacation plans should be scheduled during the contract period to ensure full availability.

Key Qualifications :

• Proven experience in program management, particularly in large-scale banking integration projects.
• Strong servant-leader mindset with a focus on supporting team delivery.
• Advanced Jira skills, including proficiency in JQL.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience collaborating with challenging stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with ambitious timelines.