Director, IT and Security Project Delivery

The IT and Security Project Delivery Administrative Department is a strategic pillar in one of Canada's largest project offices. Reporting to the Vice-President, Enterprise Architecture and Project Management Office, you play a crucial role in advancing project management for the Desjardins Technology Group and the Desjardins Group Security Office. As Director, IT and Security Project Delivery (Project Management Office), you oversee the project delivery office for technological and security projects. Your mission is to ensure optimal performance and execution of the programs and projects under your supervision. You work closely with portfolio, business sector and IT managers to achieve strategic objectives and maximize the benefits expected from delivering projects and programs under your responsibility. Your leadership inspires your managers and their teams, including 200 project management professionals (project manager, program manager, project control officer and business analyst). Together, you guide your teams toward excellence to reach the Project Management Office's performance objectives. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Implement management and communication practices that facilitate change management, talent attraction and retention, skills development, employee engagement and diversity, in keeping with Desjardins's values
• Manage individual and team performance in support of your administrative unit's business plan
• Support organizational leaders in the adoption of the project management culture by providing meaningful, benevolent and inspiring guidance
• Support strategic initiatives and organizational transformations as well as those of the division, by aligning project management practices with the organization's priorities and portfolios
• Lead change to guide teams toward the adoption of new practices, and inspire a project management culture that's proactive and innovative
• Diligently manage and monitor the execution performance of assigned project portfolios, based on conditions for success, performance indicators and project compliance with established standards
• Provide regular reports to management while promoting synergy within Desjardins Group
• Understand results and communicate about performance according to governance, report on progress and issues, and make recommendations to ensure decision-making
• Develop partnerships and synergies with business sector and IT leaders, play an active part in the sector's reality to stay on top of delivery issues, and ensure smooth, seamless management of programs and projects
• Maintain a 360 view of the capacity required to execute programs and projects in your portfolios to ensure optimal, well-coordinated delivery of portfolio initiatives
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with leaders to speed up decision-making

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 ten years of relevant experience including six years in management
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience managing projects and programs in major transformation initiatives involving technology for complex, large-scale organizations
• Experience in transformational leadership and change management, and capacity to drive significant changes and inspire partners and teams
• Experience working in matrix model and influential roles, which are essential for navigating complex, collaborative environments
• Knowledge of French is required
• 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

Business insight, Develops talent, Drive results, Engagement, Networks, Strategic mindset

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Trade Union (If applicable)

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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Job Family
Management (FG)

Unposting Date
2025-04-30