IT Project Delivery Manager

Desjardins Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services organization in Montreal is seeking an IT Project Delivery Manager to lead and support the delivery of technology projects. The role involves managing a large team and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management, including both agile and waterfall methodologies, along with fluency in French and advanced English.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of nine years of relevant experience with at least five years in staff management.
• Experience managing technology projects for large-scale organizations.
• Fluency in French and strong English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 50 professionals in project delivery.
• Develop and implement IT portfolio action plans.
• Establish management and communication practices for change management.

Skills

Action oriented

Customer Focus

Decision quality

Develops talent

Drive results

Strategic mindset

Nimble learning

Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

The IT Project Delivery Manager is part of the Security and Project Delivery Administrative Department, which is a strategic pillar in one of Canada’s largest project management offices. You will support the delivery of projects in the information technology portfolio by leading a team of approximately 50 professionals, primarily made up of project leads. In addition to your management role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a relationship of trust with project developers and various stakeholders, including an executive level. You will act as a point of contact in the event of problematic or complex issues and situations. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Develop, implement and track your IT portfolio’s action plan, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic directions and other sectors, with a focus on performance management.
• Establish management and communication practices that support change management, skills development, employee engagement and retention, and diversity, in keeping with Desjardins’s values.
• Act as a delivery officer to ensure collaborative leadership in execution and delivery so that developers can focus on creating value for members and clients.
• Maintain close relationships with developers and delivery teams, including suppliers under contract as partners.
• Suggest the best delivery approach for the situation and business strategies at hand in line with all sector initiatives.
• Influence the continuous improvement of the delivery execution model to ensure team performance and efficiency.
• Contribute to the definition and optimization of project management practices and approaches in line with industry best practices.
• Cultivate partnerships and ties with developers and sectoral teams to optimize the development and rollout of solutions.
• Contribute to Desjardins’s digital transformation and promote innovation within projects and processes.

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

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of nine years of relevant experience, including at least five years in a staff management role
• Experience managing projects and/or programs involving technology for large-scale complex organizations that work with IT
• Experience working in influential roles, which are essential for navigating complex, collaborative environments
• Experience carrying out complex projects using a hybrid of agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
• Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Develops talent, Differences, Drive results, Engagement, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset, Teams

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.

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Job Family

Management (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-12-4