Project lead, Project management

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness,+

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a project lead to drive cross-sector initiatives from design through rollout. You will organize and control resources—human, material, financial, and IT—to deliver very large, innovative projects with broad organizational impact.

You will coordinate with senior management, manage budgets and governance, and communicate status to sponsors and decision bodies. Fluent French and strong English are required, with PMP/ACP/SAFe credentials valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• PMP, ACP and/or SAFe certifications are required/advantageous.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Intermediate-advanced proficiency in English is required due to duties/tools and interactions with partners.
• Six to eight years of relevant project leadership experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-sector projects from design to rollout and manage a work team.
• Coordinate resources—human, material, financial, and IT—to deliver large-scale, innovative projects.
• Manage roadmap, budgets, governance, and reporting to sponsor and decision bodies.
• Identify and mitigate project issues and risks; engage stakeholders across functions.
• Negotiate with external providers and manage internal and external suppliers.

Skills

PMP certification

ACP certification

SAFe certification

French language

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Required

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

Required

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
• PMP, ACP and/or SAFe certifications
• Knowledge of French is required
• Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Project management (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-11-16