Senior Project Manager

Socket.dev; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program, wellness days, and个人

Telemedicine services

EFAP

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives and drive organizational value across departments in Canada. The role emphasizes partnership with leaders, risk management, and delivering practical solutions in a complex environment.

The candidate will bring strong business acumen, a minimum of 10 years in leading initiatives, and excellent French communication skills. Certs like PMP/PSM I are assets, with a hybrid work setup and opportunities in a large

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 10+ years leading projects or complex initiatives.
• Excellent French communication skills (written and verbal).
• PMP/PMI-ACP/PSM I/CSM certification is an asset; experience in insurance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium- and large-scale strategic initiatives to improve performance and growth.
• Plan and oversee initiatives; ensure objectives and benefits are realized.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies affecting delivery.
• Prepare analyses, recommendations, and progress reports for decision-making.
• Assess organizational impact and align with strategic and operational priorities.
• Partner with leaders to understand challenges, clarify requirements, and propose solutions.
• Develop understanding of operations to ensure relevant solutions.
• Analyze complex situations, remove roadblocks, and advance PM practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Business acumen

French proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Description

Build the future with us

Are you driven by delivering strategic business initiatives and eager to contribute to an organization that helps its clients feel confident and secure about their future?

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the organization’s strategic priorities. You will lead complex initiatives while actively contributing to understanding business challenges, developing solutions, and achieving targeted outcomes.

As a trusted partner to leaders and teams, you will provide guidance and influence to advance key initiatives, support decision-making, and maximize organizational value. Curious, pragmatic, and results-oriented, you quickly grasp business challenges and transform complex problems into practical solutions. You will thrive in a collaborative environment where your ability to understand, influence, mobilize, and deliver will be critical to success.

What you'll accomplish with us

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Lead medium- and large-scale strategic initiatives aimed at improving organizational performance and supporting growth;
• Plan and oversee initiatives under your responsibility while ensuring objectives, expected benefits, and desired results are achieved;
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies that could impact successful delivery;
• Prepare analyses, recommendations, and progress reports to support informed decision-making;
• Evaluate organizational impacts and ensure alignment with strategic and operational priorities;
• Partner with leaders and teams to understand business challenges, clarify requirements, assess options, and recommend appropriate solutions;
• Develop a strong understanding of operations, processes, and business issues to ensure relevant and effective solutions;
• Analyze complex situations, identify root causes, remove roadblocks, advance initiatives, and contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline;
• Has a minimum of 10 years of experience leading projects or complex initiatives;
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and a genuine interest in understanding operations, processes, and organizational challenges;
• Possesses an enterprise-wide perspective and the ability to assess impacts beyond their immediate area of responsibility;
• Is recognized for their leadership and ability to engage, influence, and build alignment among stakeholders at all levels;
• Has the ability to bring together different viewpoints and facilitate decision-making in complex environments;
• Demonstrates sound judgment, autonomy, and comfort making decisions in ambiguous situations;
• Has excellent French communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exercises sound judgment and autonomy, has excellent verbal and written French communication skills, and, as assets, holds a PMP, PMI-ACP, PSM I, or CSM certification, or has experience in the property and casualty insurance industry.

Why you'll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• AI 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 work environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive Benefits

• 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!

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply. Your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

Industrial Alliance, Auto and Home Insurance Inc.

Posting End Date

2026-09-19

Company Overview

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 of 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 stride 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, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.