Senior Project Manager

87596# Senior Project ManagerMontrealHybridProgram Management and Technology LeadershipApplyWith over 30 years of recognized expertise, COFOMO is now a leading Canadian consulting firm specializing in digital and artificial intelligence. Supported by more than 3,000 experts, 10 Centers of Excellence, and 4 offices across the country, we are uniquely positioned to successfully guide our clients through their transformations. Both strategic and tactical, we help organizations across a wide range of industries thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.## Our promiseHelp our clients succeed and maximize the impact of their transformation initiatives, turning them into powerful drivers of growth and innovation.## Job description**Here's a brief overview of the tasks and responsibilities you'll have :*** Lead the complete execution of projects, from planning to closing, ensuring their alignment with business objectives, organizational priorities and delivery methodology;
* Structure evolving mandates into concrete roadmaps covering scope, expected results, milestones, dependencies, decisions, governance, and performance metrics;
* Engage stakeholders byidentifying decision-makers, clarifying responsibilities, facilitating decision-making, and ensuring constructive escalation of issues;
* Manage interdependencies between initiatives, teams, and work streams to ensure effective sequencing, issue resolution, and risk mitigation;
* To bridge business andtechnology perspectives by challenging assumptions and estimates and facilitating product, architectural, safety, operational and delivery decisions;
* Drive execution according to expected results in a context of ambiguity, while maintaining progress, validating hypotheses and adapting to constraints;
* Apply mandate-appropriate governance through integrated planning, risk management, issues, decisions and assumptions, change control, budget tracking, and executive reporting;
* Prepare for transitionto operations by defining the transition approach, business processes, controls, supporting model, adoption needs, and responsibilities;
* Coordinate suppliers and external partners to meet obligations, commitments and milestones;
* Control risks related to operations, compliance, adoption, capacity, training, process alignment and governance throughout the mandate;
* Measure results and benefits using success criteria, adoption indicators, benefit tracking, achievement progress, and stabilization indicators;
* Present to management the status, risks, decisions, issues, dependencies, outcomes and items requiring escalation;
* Promote excellence in delivery by strengthening project management and continuous improvement practices;
* Maintain project deliverables and documentation in accordance with organizational methodology and standards;
* Support organizationalchange through communications, training, enablement, adoption planning, and coordination of change management and learning activities;
**The profile we are looking for is as follows:*** Have at least ten (10) years of experience in managing complex, highly visible and multidisciplinary projects in the banking or financial services sector;
* Have experience in organizational transformation including technology-driven change, process improvement, evolving operating models, governance, or adopting new ways of working;
* Experience in delivering large-scale initiatives with multiple work streams, external partners and vendors;
* Demonstrate experiencesupporting adoption through communications, training, enablement, process standardization, deployment, or post-release reinforcement;
* Master the definition and monitoring of results, KPIs, benefits and reports for management;
* Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, operations, management or a related field;
* Possess a master's degree in a relevant field (an asset);
* Knowledge of project governance practices, including integrated planning, scoping, schedule and budget management, risk and issue tracking, change control and reporting to management;
* Ability to structure ambiguous mandates in order to establish clear governance, plans, milestones, dependencies and decision-making mechanisms;
* Master change management principles, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, reinforcement, and feedback loops;
* Use MS Project, EPM, and project and portfolio management tools effectively, while demonstrating strong documentation skills;
* Demonstrate an abilityto define qualitative and quantitative measures to track value generated and continuous improvement;
* Be familiar with agileframeworks and hybrid embodiment models;
* Hold a recognized certification in project management (an asset);
* Adopt an organizational vision to understand the overall impact on business and technology;
* Uses strategic thinking and political acumen to build trust, accommodate different points of view, resolve tensions and foster alignment;
* Exercise collaborativeleadership adapted to multidisciplinary teams, multiple work streams and external partners;
* Evolve effectively in ambiguous contexts while maintaining clarity, progression, and informed judgment;
* Assume responsibility and show courage in raising issues, formulating recommendations and constructively resolving difficulties;
* Communicate and clearly present complex issues, decisions and trade-offs to a variety of stakeholders;
* Influence and mobilizestakeholders to achieve results without direct hierarchical authority;
* Analyze complex situations, solve problems and translate them into concrete actions;
* Demonstrate rigor, autonomy, diplomacy, excellent follow-up and attention to detail;
* This position requiresfluency in French and English for daily tasks, understanding documentation, and professional communication with customers, suppliers, and colleagues across Canada. French and English language skills are essential, both oral and written.Apply## Why choose a career at COFOMO?\ \** Competitive compensation and benefits* Wellness program* 24/7 telemedicine access* Support for legal, accounting, and mental health needs* Focus on growth, development, and skills enhancement* Personalized career plan and tailored guidance* Hybrid work environment* Active social club and year-round events*\ \* Only applicable to permanent COFOMO employees.*#J-18808-Ljbffr