Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, IT Project Manager

Location: Montreal

The IT Center of Excellence
- Global Functions brings together experts in business processes and information technology who actively contribute to optimizing practices and achieving the organization’s strategic objectives. In a context of growth and transformation, this group plays a key role in supporting continuous improvement initiatives and generating sustainable value for the company.

Reporting to the ITBP
- Global Functions Manager, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering technology projects in accordance with PMO standards, as well as compliance requirements related to existing controls. The incumbent works closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, architects, development teams, and business partners, to ensure the successful delivery of initiatives under their responsibility.

This role is intended for an individual who demonstrates positive and engaging leadership, strong rigor, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Plan, lead, and deliver technology projects aligned with the strategic objectives of the organization and its business units.

Define, maintain, and monitor project plans (scope, schedule, budget, resources, and deliverables), adapting to the context and specific needs of each initiative.

Take full accountability for project delivery, including managing risks, issues, quality, dependencies, and change requests.

Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure proper prioritization of work, effective coordination of activities, and informed decision-making.

Ensure the availability, allocation, and optimization of resources required for project delivery.

Ensure adherence to deliverables defined in the project baseline, track progress, communicate status, and provide structured reporting to sponsors, governance bodies, and the project office.

Present project status updates in relevant committees and support governance and stage-gate activities.

Coordinate the transition to operations, including implementation and post-implementation phases, to ensure effective and sustainable adoption.

Apply governance frameworks, organizational processes, and compliance requirements in place.

Optimize and evolve processes and ways of working in collaboration with clients and partners, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Contribute to the development of project team members and the advancement of project management practices.

Contribute to the strategic development of the department in collaboration with colleagues, including identifying opportunities for improvement and organizational alignment. YOU WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

More than 15 years of experience in project management (waterfall and hybrid/agile).A recognized project management certification (PMP, ACP, PSM, etc.) is an asset.

Proven experience in project governance and compliance in structured organizational environments.

Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders without direct authority.

Excellent understanding of business challenges, project financial management, and continuous improvement practices.

Knowledge and experience in Agile methodologies are required.

Strong knowledge of business, functional, and corporate processes.

Experience working in matrix organizations.

Bilingualism (French and English). ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITYBRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

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