Senior Advisor, Project Management

Desjardins

. Direct material, time, IT and human resources on cross-sector projects to meet objectives on time and on budget .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including the ability to analyze feasibility, develop action plans, and coordinate teams to achieve strategic objectives. Proficient in advising stakeholders and representing organizational interests in complex initiatives while maintaining a customer-focused approach.

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Project ManagementStrategic PlanningStakeholder EngagementPolicy DevelopmentBilingual in French

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Hard Skills

Project Feasibility AnalysisAction Plan DevelopmentMilestone DefinitionOperational PlanningComplex Project Execution

Soft Skills

Action OrientedCustomer FocusInterpersonal SavvyNimble LearningStrategic Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Cross-Sector ProjectsDecision-Making BodiesExternal PartnershipsResource ManagementInnovative Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct material, time, IT and human resources on cross-sector projects to meet objectives on time and on budget
Analyze project feasibility and opportunities
Develop action plans and define milestones
Coordinate project teams
Lead complex and innovative development projects and strategic initiatives
Make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives
Advise clients and partners on positioning, planning, development, execution and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives
Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs
Identify, analyze and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
Represent the unit before decision-making bodies
Represent Desjardins’s position in agreements with external partners and organizations
Serve as specialist advisor, subject matter expert, resource person and coach for decision-making bodies

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
Knowledge of French is required
Action oriented
Customer Focus
Differences
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning
Strategic mindset

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
Accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process