Project Manager- RTE

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program

EFAP

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Canada is seeking an experienced Project Manager-RTE to oversee delivery across a strategic ecosystem. You will coordinate multiple teams, manage value streams, and drive Lean- Agile practices while leveraging data and AI tools to accelerate value creation.

Advanced French is required; you will participate in governance forums, PI Planning, and cross-team alignment to improve delivery performance and predictability within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience delivering complex IT solutions.
• At least 3 years in a Release Train Engineer or equivalent scaled agile coordination role.
• Experience in large-scale agile or hybrid environments (SAFe, Kanban, Lean Portfolio Management).
• PMP, SAFe, RTE certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and synchronize the work of multiple teams on strategic initiatives.
• Orchestrate end-to-end value streams to improve delivery efficiency and predictability.
• Facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, PO Syncs, and System Demos.
• Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and execution obstacles; implement solutions.
• Lead governance forums and provide visibility into capacity, risks, and delivery progress.
• Oversee integrated planning of resources, budgets, and schedules amid changing priorities.
• Develop and manage performance metrics to improve predictability and quality.
• Support Lean-Agile practices, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Coordination of teams

Leadership

Analytical capabilities

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PMP/SAFe/RTE certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

• Other Possible Location(s): Montreal, Quebec

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.
• Competitive retirement savings plan;
• Employee share purchase plan;
• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
• Ergonomic furniture program;
• Performance bonus;
• Discounts on iA products;
• And much more!

Company Overview

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $235 billion in assets, 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 130 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.

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.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, write to us . Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.