Project Manager

AGA Financial Group inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AGA Financial Group inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Leader to drive strategic transformations across business, operations, technology and governance.

You will report to the PMO and partner with Enterprise Architecture to deliver complex programs that shape the operating model and strategic outcomes. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, budgets, risks and timelines in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading organizational or digital transformation projects.
• Experience working with executive committees and senior leaders.
• Experience in highly regulated environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic transformation initiatives involving business, operations, technology, data and governance.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver complex projects with oversight of timelines, budgets, risks and deliverables.
• Mobilize and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to align project execution with priorities.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to ensure target architectures and governance principles are followed.
• Engage stakeholders and executives; drive decisions and alignment across units.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Governance

Education

PM certification (PMP)

Job description

With its expanding activities, AGA Benefit Solutions offers new employment prospects for professionals with high career aspirations. If you are seeking flexibility, freedom and challenges, this position is made for you!

Our firm is committed to its employees and welcomes all new candidates in a respectful manner consistent with an excellent work environment. Discover why working at AGA Benefit Solutions is so rewarding by visiting our Career page .

Your mandate will consist in:

Your mandate will consist of leading strategic initiatives involving business, operations, technology, data, and governance. You will report to the Project Management Office (PMO) and work closely with the Enterprise Architecture team. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering complex projects that directly contribute to the evolution of the organization’s operating model and the achievement of its strategic objectives. Your role will involve mobilizing and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring rigorous oversight of timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables, and maintaining strong alignment between project execution and organizational priorities. You need to demonstrate strong leadership, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to successfully drive complex initiatives in a dynamic and evolving environment. Read on to learn about the skills and qualifications required to thrive in this position!

Your main tasks will include:

Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead transformation projects;
• Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria;
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and implementation plans;
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle;
• Coordinate business, operational, and technology teams.

Execution and Governance

• Establish governance structures tailored to each project;
• Facilitate project committees and steering committee meetings;
• Prepare executive dashboards and status reports;
• Monitor risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies;
• Facilitate and obtain the necessary decisions and approvals to keep projects moving forward.

Collaboration with Enterprise Architecture

• Work closely with Enterprise Architects to understand target architectures;
• Ensure projects remain aligned with transformation objectives;
• Ensure project decisions comply with established architecture and governance principles.

Change Management

• Identify the organizational impacts of change;
• Coordinate communication, training, and change support activities;
• Engage managers and key stakeholders;
• Foster team adoption of new processes and ways of working;
• Ensure a smooth transition to newly implemented solutions.

Vendor and Partner Management

• Coordinate work performed by external partners and vendors;
• Participate in procurement and evaluation processes;
• Ensure compliance with contractual commitments;
• Monitor costs, deliverables, and service levels.

Required Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management;

Minimum of 5 years of experience leading organizational or digital transformation projects;

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously;

Experience working with executive committees and senior leaders;

Experience working in highly regulated environments is considered an asset.

Skills

• Excellent command of project management practices;
• Strong organizational and planning skills;
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus;
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving environments effectively.

Desired Knowledge

• Organizational transformation;
• Change management;
• Project governance;
• General understanding of enterprise architecture;
• Business processes and continuous improvement;
• Hybrid methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, or equivalent).

Certifications (An Asset)

• PMP;
• PRINCE2;
• PMI-ACP;
• Lean Six Sigma.

Personal Attributes

• Engaging and influential leader;
• Pragmatic and results-oriented;
• Strong ability to drive execution;
• Diplomatic and credible when working with senior leaders;
• Autonomous and proactive;
• Able to move complex initiatives forward despite challenges and obstacles.

*AGA welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

**At AGA, no artificial intelligence or automated systems are used to pre-screen, assess, or select applications. All applications are reviewed by our Employee Experience team . In addition, candidates who have participated in an interview will be notified of the hiring decision within a maximum of 45 days following their final interview . AGA is committed to maintaining a transparent, fair, and legally compliant recruitment process.

Are you currently employed by AGA? Internal candidates must submit their application directly to Human Resources and not through the careers site.