Project Director

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; Híbrido; CAD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work environment

Flexible work schedule

Data Academy training

Harvard Learning Center programs

Coaching and mentoring

Descripción de la vacante

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Project Director to lead delivery governance for strategic initiatives in a large, agile environment. You will manage cross-functional teams, orchestrate architecture and solution design, and drive continuous improvement across the train portfolio.

You will report to the Senior Director of Delivery and Governance, collaborating with business and technology partners to maximize value and ensure predictable delivery in a hybrid work setup.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years in project management or delivery management.
• Experience coordinating multiple initiatives in a complex technology environment.
• Master delivery governance, dependency management, risk management, and capacity planning in a large-scale Agile environment.
• Proficient with Jira, Confluence, Power BI and modern delivery management tools.
• Experience using generative AI solutions such as Copilot or ChatGPT.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Agile Methodologies

Change Management

Coaching

Communication

Driving Results

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Project Governance

Project Management

Risk Management

Stress Management

Decision Making

Resiliency

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Descripción del empleo

Area(s) of interest: Project management and agile methodology

Location(s): Montreal, Toronto

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

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Skills

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Agile Methodologies Change Management Coaching Communication Driving Results Emotional Intelligence Negotiation Organization Skills Problem Solving Project Governance Project Management Risk Management Stress Management Decision Making Resiliency

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• 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?

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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