IT Project Manager

Maarut•Montréal-Est, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a hands-on professional with strong analytical skills, capable of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. This role involves actively contributing to project execution, managing project management deliverables, and ensuring rigorous monitoring of activities and timelines in a hybrid context (SAFe and Waterfall). The position also requires supporting the coordination of internal and external stakeholders, conducting data analyses for executive decision-making, and contributing to risk management and governance activities. The successful candidate will ensure the application of Desjardins' project management methodology and manage activities and deliverables in management tools, including JIRA.

Requirements

Excellent ability to work in complex and fast-paced environments
Strong analytical and synthesis skills
Excellent written (high-quality writing) and oral communication skills
Strong autonomy and initiative
Ability to adapt quickly to a changing and results-oriented context
Collaborative spirit and excellent interpersonal skills (close-knit team, humble and constructive approach)
Rigorous, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience in project management in large-scale contexts (ideally transformation or IT)
Experience working in support of a senior project manager or in a key contributing role
Experience in projects involving: Migration or implementation of solutions (e.g., platforms or systems), Data management and analysis, Multi-stakeholder environments
Proficiency in advanced office software: Excel (including pivot tables), PowerPoint (executive presentations)
Comfortable with project management tools
Project: JIRA
Asset: Power BI
Experience in hybrid delivery methodologies (agile/waterfall)
Experience in vendor management (asset)
Bilingualism (French/English)

Nice To Haves

Experience with project portfolio management tools (e.g., Planisware)
Knowledge of a financial environment or large organization
Experience in transformation projects with a change management component
Project management certification (PMP, ACP, or other)

Responsibilities

Actively contribute to project execution under the leadership of the project manager, ensuring deliverables are aligned with business objectives.
Manage the production and updating of project management deliverables (plans, progress reports, dashboards, indicators, documentation).
Ensure rigorous monitoring of activities and timelines in a hybrid context (SAFe and Waterfall).
Support the coordination of internal and external stakeholders involved in the project.
Conduct data analyses to produce relevant summaries for executive decision-making.
Contribute to risk management, issue identification, and monitoring of mitigation plans.
Support the project manager in preparing executive files, including high-visibility ad hoc requests.
Ensure the application of Desjardins' project management methodology.
Manage and update activities and deliverables in management tools (including JIRA).
Contribute to governance activities and to Accountability.