IT Project Manager
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About the role
We’re looking for an IT Project Manager to join our growing team!
What you'll do here:
Maintain a consistent business focus and an understanding of the current strategic direction of Intact’s technologies.
Master the business case while developing an understanding of the business domain.
Manage projects by understanding the company’s strategies, priorities and issues.
Assess capabilities to propose appropriate solutions and deliver the company’s values.
Manage stakeholders and maintain good relations with internal and external collaborators.
Define the mandate of a program/project, as well as its scope in collaboration with the program/project sponsors. Initiate project start-up activities and agree on a vision of the scope with the sponsor.
Divide the project into achievable tasks and set up a functional organizational chart with roles and responsibilities.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans by identifying deliverables and dependencies, estimating associated duration and costs, and participating in the assignment of human resources to sub-activities.
Provide timely advice to experts and sponsors throughout the project to achieve and meet the objectives. Ensure that the investment in the project provides the best deliverables/products or optimal value to the client/sponsor.
Build lead and coordinate, in direct and/or indirect supervision mode, the activities of a multidisciplinary team including Project Managers (PMs) and Project Control Officers (PCOs).
Write reports on the entire project (progress, problems, costs, closing, etc.) while respecting established performance indicators. Lead project risk management. Effectively manage project delivery.
Maintain dashboards on a periodic and progressive basis throughout the program/projects.
Anticipate problems and difficult situations and take the necessary steps to resolve them.
Ensure proactive and effective communication at all levels of the project.
Ensure that the right communication channels are in place between project collaborators.
Manage relationships with the client.
What you bring to the table:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
PMP certification (an asset).
Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience in Agile project delivery.
Experience negotiating contracts with the procurement sector.
Experience managing projects as part of a program.
Experience working with project management tools (Clarity, MS Project, other).
Experience working in a virtual environment.
Experience in resource matrix management and key project leads (if applicable) and meet their expectations.
Bilingualism (French and English) - Need to interact regularly with colleagues from across the country.
No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
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What we offer
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:
A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
Flexible work arrangements
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.