Senior Project Manager

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation and wellness days

Telemedicine services

EFAP

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Canada seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives, guiding complex programs from ideation to delivery. You will analyze business challenges, develop pragmatic solutions, and influence stakeholders to achieve targeted outcomes in a collaborative hybrid environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of project leadership, and excellent French communication. Certifications like PMP/PMI-ACP or industry experience are valued assets.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead medium- and large-scale strategic initiatives to improve organizational performance and growth.
• Plan and oversee initiatives with defined objectives, benefits and results.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies affecting delivery.
• Prepare analyses, recommendations, and progress reports for decision-making.
• Partner with leaders to understand challenges, clarify requirements, and recommend solutions.
• Develop understanding of operations and processes to ensure effective solutions.
• Identify root causes, remove roadblocks, and advance initiatives to improve PM practices.

Skills

Leadership

Business acumen

French communication

Autonomy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

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!