Project Manager, Artificial Intelligence & Data (AI & Data)

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

Vacation and wellbeing days

Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Ergonomic workspace

Performance bonus

Product discounts

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Canada is seeking a Project Manager, AI & Data to lead complex initiatives spanning business and IT in a hybrid environment.

You will establish governance, coordinate multi-team efforts, manage resources, and deliver data-driven progress reports using ADO, Planview AgilePlace, and Power BI. The role requires 8+ years PM experience, fluency in French, and a solid understanding of AI applications in delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, business or related field or equivalent.
• 8+ years in project management with scalable agile or hybrid delivery.
• Experience coordinating multi-team programs in matrix environments.
• Proficient with planning, tracking, and performance visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects across business and IT in a matrix environment.
• Define governance, roles, escalation, and steering committee processes.
• Oversee resource, cost, and schedule planning with visibility into dependencies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across iterative deliveries.
• Produce data-driven progress reports for senior management using ADO, Planview AgilePlace, and Power BI.

Skills

Strategic project management

Matrix environments

Governance and decision making

Stakeholder communication

Agile and hybrid delivery

Risk and issue management

French proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Business/PM

Tools

ADO

Planview AgilePlace

Power BI

Job description

Job Description Build the future with us

Are you recognized for your expertise in managing complex strategic projects and your ability to thrive in dynamic, matrix environments? Would you like to contribute to high-impact initiatives involving artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and data management? As a Project Manager, Artificial Intelligence & Data (AI & Data), you will play a key role in leading and overseeing complex projects with significant organizational impact, involving both business and IT components. You will work in a hybrid environment combining traditional and agile methodologies while coordinating multiple teams and parallel iterative deliveries. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and reach your full potential within a caring and reliable organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

As a Project Manager, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead strategic projects of varying scope involving multiple teams and spanning several years within a complex matrix environment, while coordinating business and IT workstreams.
• Establish streamlined, decision-focused governance by clarifying roles, decision‑making authority, and escalation mechanisms, and facilitate steering committees and progress reviews with a focus on risks, roadblocks, and required decisions.
• Oversee resource, cost, and schedule planning while adapting to changing priorities and maintaining overall visibility into capacity, critical dependencies, and financial considerations.
• Lead and engage multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment, organize planning, monitoring, and retrospective activities, and foster autonomy, collaboration, operational excellence, and proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Manage simultaneous deliveries in an iterative environment, contribute to the evolution of agile and hybrid practices, measure and improve delivery predictability, and identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies by implementing appropriate action plans.
• Produce data-driven progress reports for senior management that support action and decision-making, using performance visualization and tracking tools such as ADO, LeanKit/Planview AgilePlace, and Power BI.

What could accelerate your success in this role

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, project management, or another relevant field, or has equivalent work experience.
• Has more than 8 years of project management experience and significant experience working in scaled agile or hybrid environments, including SAFe, Kanban at scale, or Lean Portfolio Management, as well as multi‑team coordination, programs, or cross‑functional initiatives.
• Is recognized for their ability to establish robust governance, manage changing priorities, and navigate ambiguity with ease.
• Has experience leading and engaging multidisciplinary teams in matrix environments and is proficient with planning, tracking, and performance visualization tools.
• Demonstrates curiosity about artificial intelligence and Generative AI and their application to improving delivery practices.
• Has excellent proficiency in French, both spoken and written.
• PMP, SAFe, or an equivalent certification, training in artificial intelligence, a good understanding of the insurance industry, and in-depth knowledge of information technology and AI, including development and architecture, are considered assets.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence; Artificial intelligence is in everyone’s hands, helping you increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization’s growth; A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and grow; The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive benefits

• Flexible group insurance
• Competitive pension plan
• Share purchase plan
• Vacation and well‑being and personal development days
• Telemedicine
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Ergonomic furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And much more!

Location(s): Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s): Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company iA Financial Group

Posting End Date 2026-11-06

Company Overview iA Financial Group

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

To optimize and support our recruitment process, iA Financial Group may use certain technological tools, including artificial intelligence. These tools support the work of our recruiters but do not replace their judgment. All hiring decisions continue to be made by authorized individuals within the organization. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.