Project Manager, IT (temporary 12 months)

Company Description

Join the journey!

Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team. Open‑mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work, and above all, a good dose of fun allow us to achieve great things every day. Our commitment has earned us the title of best leisure airline in the world several times, and this is just the beginning. Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in modern and inspiring work environments.

Job Description

In collaboration with the Director, Project Management Office, the incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering strategic or high‑visibility IT projects, while mobilizing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment between technological solutions and business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Understand the business and technological context in order to clearly define project scope, objectives and value.
• Plan, organize and deliver projects in compliance with approved scope, timelines and budgets.
• Manage all phases of IT projects: needs analysis, solution options and selection, development, testing cycles, production readiness, deployment and change management.
• Lead various types of IT initiatives, including web and e‑commerce projects, complex system integrations, SaaS implementations, business intelligence solutions, technology infrastructure projects and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate and mobilize multidisciplinary project teams, including internal IT resources, business partners, consultants and external vendors.
• Manage external vendors under both fixed‑price and time‑and‑materials agreements.
• Ensure clear, proactive communication with all stakeholders and present project status, risks, impacts and recommendations to steering committees and senior management.
• Ensure adherence to the project management methodology established by the Project Management Office.

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science or a related field.
• More than 10 years of experience in information technology, including at least 6 years as a project manager.
• Proven experience delivering strategic or high‑visibility IT projects with significant operational and business impact.
• Solid experience managing diverse project types and solutions (web/e‑commerce, complex system integrations, SaaS implementations, business intelligence, and technology infrastructure).
• Strong knowledge of Agile (Scrum) and traditional (waterfall) methodologies, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, planning, organization and leadership skills, with a strong client‑service mindset.
• Excellent command of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and strong proficiency with project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, MS Planner), as well as demonstrated ease with collaborative digital tools and AI solutions (e.g., Copilot).
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Oral and written fluency in French and English*
  A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, partners or other stakeholders in Quebec, across Canada and internationally.
• PMP certification or equivalent and knowledge of the travel industry are considered assets.

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence tools are used to analyze applications, whether to sort or preselect profiles based on criteria related to job requirements. All applications are then reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure a fair and inclusive process.

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.