Project Manager- RTE
iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)
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Job summary
iA Financial Group is seeking a Project Manager-RTE to lead delivery across a strategic ecosystem. You will coordinate multiple teams, orchestrate end-to-end value streams, and facilitate PI Planning sessions, Scrum of Scrums, and System Demos to improve efficiency and predictability.
Advanced French proficiency is required. With 10+ years in project management and a focus on large-scale agile environments, you will leverage data and AI-enabled tools to drive performance, risk management, and
Qualifications
- Over 10 years of experience in project management and IT delivery.
- Experience in scaled agile environments (SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, or multi-team coordination).
- PMP, SAFe, RTE, or equivalent certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multiple teams and align stakeholders around shared objectives.
- Orchestrate end-to-end value streams to improve delivery efficiency and predictability.
- Facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, PO Syncs, and System Demos.
- Manage dependencies, risks, and priorities across a complex program.
- Provide visibility into capacity, risks, timelines, and delivery progress.
- Support Lean-Agile practices and continuous improvement.
- Leverage data, Azure DevOps, and AI tools to optimize delivery.
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Build the future with us
Are you passionate about IT delivery efficiency, flow metrics, and continuous improvement? Do you believe that data and artificial intelligence are powerful drivers for improving delivery performance?
As a Project Manager-RTE, you will play a key role in leading delivery across a highly visible strategic ecosystem. You will assume a coordination and agile facilitation role inspired by the responsibilities of a Release Train Engineer (RTE), overseeing the execution of complex projects involving multiple matrixed teams.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of everything we do, creating an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Project Manager-RTE you will be at the heart of a strategic ecosystem where agility, performance, and innovation drive value delivery. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and synchronize the work of multiple teams contributing to complex strategic initiatives.
- Orchestrate the end-to-end value stream to increase delivery efficiency and predictability.
- Facilitate scaled alignment activities, including PI Planning sessions, Scrum of Scrums, PO Syncs, and System Demos.
- Manage cross-team dependencies, anticipate obstacles, and implement solutions that promote smooth execution.
- Lead governance forums and provide clear visibility into capacity, risks, timelines, and delivery progress.
- Oversee integrated planning of resources, budgets, and schedules in a context of evolving priorities.
- Develop and manage performance metrics to improve the predictability, quality, and effectiveness of delivery flows.
- Support teams and leaders in adopting Lean-Agile practices, risk management, and continuous improvement.
- Leverage data, Azure DevOps, and artificial intelligence tools to optimize delivery practices and accelerate value creation;
- Has an advanced level of French proficiency.
What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is recognized for their ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and engage stakeholders around shared objectives;
- Stands out through influential leadership, collaboration skills, and the ability to thrive in complex matrix environments;
- Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities and effectively leverages performance metrics to improve delivery predictability and efficiency;
- Is known for proactively identifying risks, managing dependencies, and enabling informed decision-making;
- Has more than 10 years of experience in project management and the delivery of complex IT solutions, including at least 3 years in a Release Train Engineer (RTE) role or a similar scaled agile coordination role;
- Possesses significant experience in large-scale agile or hybrid environments (SAFe, scaled Kanban, Lean Portfolio Management, or multi-team coordination);
- Holds a PMP, SAFe, RTE, or equivalent certification;
- Has a strong understanding of information technology, Azure DevOps, and performance measurement and visualization tools;
- Demonstrates a strong interest in artificial intelligence and its application to improving delivery practices, along with a commitment to continuously evolving ways of working.
Why you’ll love working with us
- A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
- Artificial intelligence is in everyone’s hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization’s growth;
- A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
- The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
- The chance to contribute to strategic initiatives in pricing and individual insurance claims;
- The opportunity to have a direct impact on delivery performance, operational stability, and the management of technology obsolescence.
- Flexible group insurance plans;
- Competitive retirement savings plan;
- Employee share purchase plan;
- Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days;
- Telemedicine services;
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
- Ergonomic furniture program;
- Performance bonus;
- Discounts on iA products;
- And much more!
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, take the leap and apply. Your place may be with us, and we’d love to get to know you!
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West
Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue
iA Financial Group
2026-10-31
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.
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.
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