Project Manager

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Telemedicine service

Job summary

A major financial institution in Montreal seeks a Project Director for its Hyper Automation team. This role emphasizes leadership and organizational skills while handling technology projects within an Agile context. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in project management, particularly in large-scale environments. The position offers numerous perks, including a wellness program and flexible insurance options, contributing to a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years with a Master’s.
• 6+ years as a project manager in large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of Financial Service Operations technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder communication and gather requirements.
• Track project progress and identify risks.
• Develop and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Agile delivery methods

Facilitating workshops

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

MS Project

Job description

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A career as a Project Director in the Hyper Automation team at Banque Nationale means acting as an orchestrator to deliver our technology projects and bring value. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization, thanks to your leadership, outstanding organizational skills, and experience in project delivery within an Agile/Safe context.

Your Role

• Stakeholder Management: Ensure communication between various stakeholders (internal and external), gather requirements, clarify expectations, and manage relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor the progress of work, quickly identify gaps and risks, and propose corrective measures to meet deadlines and expected quality.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and monitor project-related risks. Implement mitigation plans, inform the program director, and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Documentation Development: Prepare and keep project documentation up to date, including progress reports, meeting minutes, and closure files.
• Change Management: Support teams in managing organizational and technological changes, and assist with user training.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure deliverables meet expected quality standards and that processes comply with organizational requirements.

Your Team

The IT department consists of more than 2,300 experts who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay at the cutting edge of technology, and continuously improve processes. You will report directly to the Program Director – Hyper Automation, work under their supervision, receive strategic direction, and report on project progress. You will also collaborate closely with IT team members, internal clients, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning by doing, allow you to master your profession and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as Udemy, the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 6 years of experience as a project manager in large-scale projects and in large companies.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and coaching.
• Comfort with Agile delivery methods.
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, MS Project, etc.).
• Good understanding of “FSO” (Financial Service Operations) technologies and IT processes.
• Leadership, initiative, and analytical skills.

Your Benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options.
• Flexible group insurance.
• Generous pension plan.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Preferential banking services.
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives.
• Telemedicine service.
• Virtual sleep clinic.

These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier‑free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates!

Additional required languages: English, French.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Banking