IT Project Manager

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Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

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 an infrastructure 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.

• At least 3 years of managing infrastructure projects.

• Experience on Finance & Insurance space.

• 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.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer

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, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

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.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Contact People.