This position is currently under evaluation.
The Project Management Office for the business sector is made up of approximately 40 project management specialists. They help project sponsors, project teams, sector managers, IT partners and external suppliers develop and deliver projects. The department contributes to various projects in the business portfolio, covering various fields like capital markets, data and analytics, and digital transformation. In addition to your role as Manager, Project Management Office , you also act as a delivery manager to ensure collaborative leadership in execution and delivery, allowing plan sponsors to focus on creating value for members and clients. You’ll work in matrix management mode in this role. More specifically, you will be required to:
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Adopt management and communication practices to facilitate change management, attract and retain talent, develop skills, engage teams and promote diversity, while upholding the organization’s values.
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Support the administrative unit’s business plan by managing individual and team performance.
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Coach high-calibre project management project leaders, implement and monitor individual skills development plans for a team of approximately 40 people.
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Be responsible for managing projects from your department’s functions while meeting business objectives, deadlines and budgets.
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Provide collaborative leadership in execution and delivery so that project sponsors can focus on creating value for members and clients.
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Collaborate with key managers, project sponsors and delivery teams (including suppliers) and develop partnerships with IT and business sector teams to optimize solution development and rollout.
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Make sure that conditions are always optimal for successful execution throughout the project or program life cycle to create value for members and clients.
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Lead implementation best practices for carrying out and taking action to ensure that practices are adopted.
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Maintain winning conditions for delivery through ongoing dialogue with key project stakeholders.
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Suggest the delivery approach that’s best suited for the context and business strategies.
What we offer*
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Competitive salary and annual bonus
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4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
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Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
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Group insurance including telemedicine
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Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the table
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Bachelor's degree in a related field
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A minimum of nine years of relevant experience, including five years in a management role
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Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
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Project management experience, primarily in a context of cross-sector delivery in a complex environment
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Experience in coaching
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PMI licence
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Knowledge of French is required
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Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Action oriented, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Develops talent, Differences, Drive results, Engagement, Nimble learning, Teams
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Trade Union (If applicable)
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
Job Family
Management (FG)
Unposting Date
2025-04-16
What We Do
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News
