Project Director

COFOMO; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

COFOMO in Montréal seeks a Project Director to lead large-scale technology programs. You will align vision, governance, budgets and timelines, coordinating internal teams and external partners to achieve strategic objectives.

You will present progress, risks and decisions to senior leadership, while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across complex architectures. The role requires strong leadership, extensive stakeholder management and a proven track record in delivering multi-system

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience managing large-scale technology projects.
• Experience leading complex technology initiatives with multi-stakeholder teams.
• Proven ability to manage architectures, integrations and interdependencies.
• Healthcare sector experience is a strong asset.
• Strong risk governance and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Define and align project vision, scope, budgets and governance with stakeholders.
• Develop and approve project plans with timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to meet strategic objectives.
• Lead kickoff, governance committees and risk management workshops.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans to meet deadlines and quality goals.
• Produce dashboards and reports for governance bodies and executives.
• Identify risks and change requests; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with partners to optimize solutions and delivery approaches.
• Plan resource allocation and mobilize expertise as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

# Project DirectorMontrealHybridProgram Management and Technology LeadershipApplyWith over 30 years of recognized expertise, COFOMO is now a leading Canadian consulting firm specializing in digital and artificial intelligence. Supported by more than 3,000 experts, 10 Centers of Excellence, and 4 offices across the country, we are uniquely positioned to successfully guide our clients through their transformations. Both strategic and tactical, we help organizations across a wide range of industries thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.## Our promiseHelp our clients succeed and maximize the impact of their transformation initiatives, turning them into powerful drivers of growth and innovation.## Job descriptionHere is a brief overview of the tasks and responsibilities that will fall to you:* Ensure a common understanding of the vision, technological directions, scope and objectives of the project among stakeholders;* Develop, maintain and obtain approval of project plans, including deliverables, budgets, timelines and governance mechanisms;* Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure the consistency of work and the achievement of strategic objectives;* Lead kick-off meetings, monitoring committees, risk management workshops and close-out activities;* Supervise the progress of the work and make the necessary adjustments to meet deadlines;* Produce dashboards, reports, progress reports and decision-making files for governance bodies;* Formulate strategic recommendations and contribute to decision-making related to complex technology initiatives;* Present to senior management the state of progress, critical risks and issues requiring intervention;* Monitor project performance based on scope, costs, schedules, quality and risks;* Identify risks, issues and change requests, and then implement appropriate corrective actions;* Validate the quality and compliance of the deliverables before their presentation to the responsible authorities;* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize solutions and delivery approaches;* Facilitate exchanges between technology teams, suppliers and governance bodies;* Maintain constant alignment between business needs and the solutions developed;* Optimize design, integration, and deployment processes;* Support the transfer to operations, including knowledge sharing, preparation of application support and definition of service agreements;* Plan, organize and supervise the work of internal and external resources;* Recommend the optimal allocation of resources and mobilize the required expertise.The profile sought is as follows:* Have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in managing large-scale projects;* Lead complex technology initiatives involving bespoke and multi-stakeholder developments;* Manage projects involving complex architectures, multi-system integrations and strong operational interdependencies;* Significant experience in the healthcare sector, a major asset;* Master risk management, governance of strategic projects and coordination of multidisciplinary deliverables;* Effectively mobilize internal teams, suppliers and external partners;* Develop and maintain relationships of trust with customers, managers and decision-making bodies;* Understand the challenges associated with large-scale technology transformation projects;* Influence strategic decisions and facilitate the resolution of complex issues;* Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and priority management skills;* Operate effectively in multidisciplinary, regulated and transforming environments.Apply