Project Lead – Project Management

Desjardins

. Support the project sponsor and oversee a work team involved in cross-sector projects and initiatives .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including overseeing cross-sector initiatives, managing teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Proficient in resource management, risk identification, and stakeholder communication, with a strong focus on delivering results.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP)Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)SAFe CertificationBachelor's Degree in Related FieldFluency in French

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationBudget ManagementRisk ManagementResource AllocationReport PreparationStakeholder CommunicationGovernance PromotionDeliverable ManagementCross-Sector Project OversightTeam Leadership

Soft Skills

Action OrientedCustomer FocusDrive ResultsEngagementNimble Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPACPSAFe

Industry Keywords

Project PhasesInnovative ProjectsDecision-Making BodiesExternal ProvidersSupplier Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the project sponsor and oversee a work team involved in cross-sector projects and initiatives
Participate in project phases from design to rollout
Identify goals, strategies and approaches
Coordinate efforts for large-scale, innovative projects
Manage teams and help the organization achieve its objectives
Work on deliverables with contribution managers, ensuring business objectives are met, benefits are delivered, and budgets and timelines are respected
Ensure material, human and financial resources are available
Manage, monitor and communicate the roadmap and budget, and define and promote governance
Identify and handle project issues and risks
Prepare reports and status updates for the project sponsor and decision-making bodies
Help manage internal and external suppliers
Lead and serve as specialist to teams and decision-making bodies
Represent Desjardins’s position when making agreements with external providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
PMP, ACP and/or SAFe certification
Knowledge of French is required
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, Differences, Drive results, Engagement, Nimble learning, Plans and aligns

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment