Manager, Project Delivery, Data and Analytics

The data and analytics sector plays a strategic role in data valorization, development of analytics capabilities and artificial intelligence within Desjardins. As the sector undergoes a major transformation, it is updating its delivery model and work methods to support Desjardins’s future ambitions. This direction is in line with the data and analytics sector’s official positioning. As Manager, Project Delivery, Data and Analytics, you contribute directly to the sector’s ability to achieve its priorities and deliver lasting value to members and clients. Reporting to the Project Delivery Administrative Department, you lead a team of project management professionals and also serve as the delivery manager for one or more delivery clusters or themes. You maintain an integrated view of project deliverables that you’re responsible for and guide consolidated performance and predictability. You work in a matrix environment and build strong partnerships with various stakeholders, including suppliers, to secure delivery commitments, oversee their contributions, formulate recommendations, and manage the required escalations. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Lead, mobilize and develop the project management team, by making sure that coverage is adapted to delivery needs and priorities
• Assign project managers and delivery capacities based on priorities, complexity, criticality and required skills
• Assess the feasibility and success factors of upstream initiatives, including capacity, sequencing, dependencies and key delivery risks
• Manage the integrated performance of the delivery of themes and projects under your responsibility, from planning to closing
• Ensure the quality and integration of delivery plans, and make sure that the delivery plans, milestones, critical paths, forecasts and assumptions are realistic
• Consolidate and communicate the health, plans, budgets, schedules, capacities, risks, issues, dependencies and forecasts for all projects under your responsibility
• Anticipate gaps and cross-sector issues and proactively secure delivery commitments
• Oversee recovery plans, ensure the required arbitration and decision-making, and present recommendations or escalations to the appropriate governance bodies when gaps or dependencies jeopardize delivery commitments.
• Oversee supplier contributions and ensure that contracts, monitoring mechanisms, and deliverables comply with Desjardins' project management frameworks and standards
• Update practices, skills and delivery methods by helping to make ongoing improvements and changes to the operating model.

What we offer*

• 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

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of nine years of relevant experience, including five years in a management role
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience in a data, analytics or artificial intelligence environment
• Demonstrated experience in project or program management in a complex, cross-functional and technological environment
• Experience in coaching project managers and managing teams of professionals
• Experience working in a matrix environment and exercising constructive influence with business and technology partners
• Hold a professional certification or designation in project management
• 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

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance.

Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.

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