IT Project Manager (12-month temporary)

Air Transat; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Transat is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead strategic and high-visibility IT initiatives within the IT Project Office. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across IT and business units to ensure projects align with business goals and are delivered on time and within budget.

The role requires fluency in French and English, with experience managing web/e-commerce, system integration, SaaS implementations, and BI projects.

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science or a related field.
• 10+ years IT experience including at least 6 years as an IT project manager.
• Experience delivering strategic or high-visibility IT projects with significant impact on operations.
• Experience with web/e-commerce, system integration, SaaS, BI.
• Mastery of Agile (Scrum) and traditional (waterfall) methodologies; manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, organizational and leadership skills; customer-service oriented.
• Fluent in French and English; French required in Quebec; English with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Understand business and technology context to define project scope, objectives and value.
• Plan, organize, and deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage the full project life cycle: needs analysis, options analysis, solution selection, development, testing, go-live, implementation, and change management.
• Lead IT projects: web/e-commerce, system integration, SaaS, BI, infrastructure, regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (internal IT, business units, external consultants, vendors).
• Manage external vendors in fixed-price or time-and-material contexts.
• Communicate progress, issues and recommendations to steering committees and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with the Project Office PM methodology.

Skills

Project management

Agile Scrum

Waterfall

Leadership

Communication

Education

University degree in computer science or related field

Tools

MS Project

MS Planner

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Be part of the journey!

Our mission is to be the favorite airline of our customers and our team.

Open-mindedness, care for others, intelligence at work, and above all, a healthy dose of fun allow us to accomplish great things every day. Our commitment has earned us the title of world's best leisure airline on several occasions, and this is just the beginning.

Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in modern and inspiring work environments.

Job Description

In collaboration with the management of the IT Project Office, the incumbent ensures the planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic or high-visibility IT projects, by mobilizing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that solutions align with business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the business and technology context in order to properly define the scope, objectives, and value of projects.
• Plan, organize, and deliver projects while respecting scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage the entire project life cycle: needs analysis, options analysis, solution selection, development, testing, go-live, implementation, and change management.
• Lead various types of IT projects: web and e-commerce, system integration, SaaS solution implementation, business intelligence, technological infrastructure, and regulatory compliance.
• Mobilize and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams (internal IT resources, business units, external consultants, and vendors).
• Manage the delivery of external vendors in fixed-price or time-and-materials contexts.
• Ensure clear and proactive communication with all stakeholders and present progress, issues, and recommendations to steering committees and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with the project management methodology established by the Project Office.

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science or a related field.
• More than 10 years of experience in IT, including at least 6 years as an IT project manager.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering strategic or high-visibility IT projects with a significant impact on business operations.
• Experience with various types of projects and solutions (web/e-commerce, complex system integration, SaaS solution implementation, business intelligence).
• Mastery of Agile (Scrum) and traditional (waterfall) methodologies, with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel in an evolving environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, organizational, and leadership skills, with a customer service-oriented approach.
• Excellent mastery of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and planning tools (e.g., MS Project, MS Planner), as well as comfort with collaborative digital tools and AI (e.g., Copilot).
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Oral and written fluency in French and English*
  A good command of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will need to communicate frequently in English, orally and in writing, with colleagues, partners, or other stakeholders in Quebec, Canada, and internationally.

PMP or equivalent certifications as well as knowledge of the travel industry are considered assets.

Additional Information

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Employment Equity

Transat is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where equity prevails. We strive to bring together a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities we travel to. We therefore encourage women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply. Transat will accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the selection and hiring process. If you need accommodation measures, please contact us so that we can properly meet your needs together.