Project Director

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Project Director to lead delivery governance within the Wealth Management Delivery and Governance team. You will drive strategic initiatives, manage risk, and ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes across multiple trains.

You will coach Project Managers, coordinate architecture and design, and advance automation and AI-driven delivery. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, bilingual communication (French and English), and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in project/program/technology delivery management.
• Experience coordinating multiple initiatives in a complex tech environment.
• Master delivery governance practices, dependency and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, planning, and execution of strategic initiatives for train delivery.
• Mobilize and coach a team of Project Managers, Flow Leads, and Delivery Specialists.
• Coordinate analysis, architecture, solution design, and dependency management.
• Oversee risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans with governance visibility.
• Drive capacity planning, resource management, and performance tracking.
• Evolve delivery practices with automation and AI to increase efficiency.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Change Management

Coaching

Communication

Decision Making

Driving Results

Emotional Intelligence

Meeting facilitation

Negotiation

Organization Skills

Problem Solving

Project Governance

Project Management

Resiliency

Risk Management

Stress Management

French

English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

A career as a Project Director within the Delivery and Governance team at National Bank means acting as a delivery leader within a strategic train. In this role, you will have a direct impact on achieving business and technology priorities through your expertise in project management, delivery governance, and organizational transformation.

Your Role

• Lead the preparation, planning, and execution of strategic initiatives to ensure predictable and effective delivery of train priorities.
• Mobilize, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, Flow Leads, and Delivery Specialists to foster collaboration and achieve shared objectives.
• Coordinate analysis, architecture, solution design, and dependency management activities to ensure initiatives are mature, well-defined, and ready for execution.
• Oversee risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans while ensuring clear and proactive visibility for stakeholders and governance committees.
• Drive capacity planning, resource management, performance tracking, and operational optimization to improve delivery predictability.
• Evolve delivery practices by integrating automation, generative artificial intelligence, and modern approaches aimed at increasing organizational efficiency.

Your Team

The Wealth Management Vice-Presidency brings together a large team of specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative environment to seize opportunities, stay at the forefront of technology, and continuously improve processes. Within the Delivery and Governance sector, you will be part of a large team and report to the Senior Director, Delivery and Governance. Our team stands out for its strategic role in delivering large-scale initiatives, its close partnership with business and technology teams, and its ongoing commitment to improving how value is delivered. We are committed to providing maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment, as well as a flexible and adaptable work schedule. The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our customized training programs, based on learning through action, help you master your field while developing new areas of expertise. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring opportunities, are available to you at all times.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, program management, or technology delivery management.
• Demonstrate significant experience coordinating multiple initiatives and teams in a complex, multidisciplinary technology environment.
• Master delivery governance practices, dependency management, risk management, and capacity planning within a large-scale Agile environment.
• Demonstrate strong experience in the preparation, analysis, solution design, and delivery of technology initiatives.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Power BI, and modern delivery management tools.
• Possess experience using Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or other generative artificial intelligence solutions.

Languages: French, English
Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.
Required skills: Agile Methodologies, Change Management, Coaching, Communication, Decision Making, Driving Results, Emotional Intelligence, Meeting facilitation, Negotiation, Organization Skills, Problem Solving, Project Governance, Project Management, Resiliency, Risk Management, Stress Management

Your benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.
We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
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