Project lead, Project management

Desjardins Group; Lévis; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a project lead to oversee innovative, large-scale projects across multiple sectors. In this pivotal role, you will manage resources, budgets, and timelines while ensuring that business objectives are met and benefits are delivered. You will leverage your extensive experience and in-depth knowledge to coordinate with various stakeholders, influence teams, and contribute to the organization's strategic goals. This position offers a dynamic environment where your leadership will directly impact project success and organizational growth. If you are driven by results and enjoy engaging with diverse teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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

• 8+ years of experience in project management with a focus on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of stakeholder engagement and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project phases from design to rollout, ensuring objectives are met.
• Manage resources, budgets, and timelines for successful project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Results-Driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

As project lead, you support the project sponsor and oversee a work team involved in cross-sector projects and initiatives to ensure objectives are met. You participate in all the different project phases, from design to rollout. You organize, manage and control the human, material, financial and IT resources needed to deliver very large-scale, innovative projects involving multiple sectors. You draw on your drive for results and ability to engage others to effectively manage teams and help the organization achieve its objectives. Your initiatives require extensive, in-depth knowledge of your field of expertise. You are responsible for strategic projects that are very organizationally and conceptually complex and require comprehensive analysis and understanding of the organization and line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in many other fields. You lead, influence and serve as expert to teams, senior management and decision-making bodies. You represent and act on behalf of the organization, and you help negotiate agreements with external providers.

More specifically, you will be required to:

• Work on deliverables with contribution managers, ensuring business objectives are met, benefits are delivered, and budgets and timelines are respected.

• Ensure that the material, human and financial resources needed to meet the target business objectives are available.

• Manage, monitor and communicate the roadmap and budget, and define and promote governance.

• Identify and handle project issues and risks.

• Prepare reports and status updates for the project sponsor and other decision-making bodies, and help manage internal and external suppliers.

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 eight years of relevant experience.

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.

• Knowledge of French is required.

Drive results, Engagement, Plans and aligns.