Project lead, Project management

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a project lead to oversee large-scale, innovative projects across multiple sectors. In this dynamic role, you will manage resources, engage stakeholders, and ensure that strategic objectives are achieved. Your expertise will be critical in navigating complex organizational challenges and driving results. With a focus on collaboration and effective communication, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of the organization while enjoying a competitive salary, flexible vacation, and comprehensive benefits. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about project management, 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 relevant experience in project management.
• Extensive knowledge in managing large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to ensure objectives are met and resources are managed.
• Prepare reports and status updates for stakeholders and decision-makers.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

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