Senior Project Manager, FinOps & Cloud Foundations

iA Financial Group; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program and wellness days

Telemedicine services

Employee and family assistance program

Ergonomic furniture program

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager, FinOps & Cloud Foundations, to lead cross-functional IT initiatives from inception to benefits realization. You will shape governance, manage dependencies, and drive value across finance, technology, and business stakeholders in a matrix environment.

You will guide the evolution of FinOps practices and cloud foundations, working with senior leaders to optimize governance, financial efficiency, and operating models.

Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant experience in project management or strategic program delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, CS, engineering or related field.
• Expertise in Agile, Lean, hybrid, or traditional project management methods.
• Knowledge of cloud environments and FinOps practices is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in French and English, to advise stakeholders across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping of strategic initiatives with objectives, scope, outcomes, dependencies and success criteria.
• Develop roadmaps, recommendations, decision materials and delivery plans for projects.
• Define benefits and success metrics to track value delivered.
• Plan and manage full project lifecycle; coordinate internal teams and external partners.
• Establish governance; facilitate decision-making forums and prioritization decisions.
• Engage business, technology and finance stakeholders through influential leadership.
• Manage scope, costs, schedules, risks, quality, and interdependencies.
• Support change adoption and benefits realization aligned with standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Agile

Lean

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

FinOps knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree (business administration, computer science, engineering, or related fields)

Job description

Job Description

Build the Future With Us

Are you driven by delivering strategic technology initiatives and eager to contribute to the evolution of practices that support organizational performance, innovation, and long-term sustainability?

As a Senior Project Manager, FinOps & Cloud Foundations, you will lead complex, cross-functional IT initiatives from inception through to the realization of expected benefits. You will establish the conditions for success, structure governance, engage stakeholders, and ensure predictable, transparent, value-focused execution.

Your portfolio will primarily focus on the evolution of the FinOps practice and the modernization of cloud foundations. Your initiatives will span technology platforms, governance practices, financial efficiency, automation, self-service capabilities, and operating model transformation.

You will serve as a key integration point between business, financial, and technology priorities within a matrix environment characterized by numerous interdependencies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your leadership, judgment, and ability to advance high-impact initiatives within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of everything we do, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Accomplish With Us

As a Senior Project Manager, FinOps & Cloud Foundations, you will play a key role in our mission. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading the scoping of strategic initiatives by defining objectives, scope, expected outcomes, dependencies, and success criteria.
• Developing recommendations, roadmaps, decision-making materials, and delivery plans required to advance projects.
• Defining expected benefits and success metrics to ensure rigorous tracking of value delivered.
• Planning and managing the full project lifecycle while effectively coordinating internal teams and external partners.
• Establishing effective governance, facilitating decision-making forums, and supporting required prioritization and trade-off decisions.
• Engaging business, technology, and finance stakeholders through influential leadership.
• Managing scope, costs, schedules, risks, quality, and dependencies to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Supporting change adoption, continuous improvement, and benefits realization while ensuring alignment with GPMO standards.

What Could Help You Succeed in This Role

We are looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for their ability to lead complex strategic initiatives in a matrix environment involving multiple stakeholders.
• Stands out through their influential leadership and ability to mobilize multidisciplinary teams around shared objectives.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to structure strategic initiatives, establish effective governance, and support decision-making processes.
• Is recognized for their sound judgment, analytical thinking, and political acumen in high-impact and fast-evolving environments.
• Has a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in project management or strategic program delivery.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrates expertise in Agile, Lean, hybrid, or traditional project management approaches and can adapt their methodology to the context.
• Has knowledge of cloud environments, FinOps practices, technology governance, or digital transformation, which would be considered an asset.
• Has an advanced level of proficiency in both French and English, as the incumbent will act as an advisor to various stakeholders located across Canada. In this role, they will be required to communicate and collaborate regularly in English, both verbally and in writing.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A work environment where learning and development are combined with a collective pursuit of excellence.
• Artificial intelligence is in the hands of everyone, enabling greater personal effectiveness and supporting organizational growth.
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential.
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, 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
• 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

2026-10-16

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 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.

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.