Project Leader

Banque Nationale du Canada • $85K — $100K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or 5 years of relevant experience
  • At least 2 years of experience as a project manager in a large organization
  • Experience facilitating workshops as well as coaching
  • Comfortable working in an Agile delivery model
  • Knowledge of Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence)

Responsibilities

  • Manage and implement large-scale technology projects while fostering motivation
  • Continuously optimize project resources to meet sector objectives
  • Diagnose and resolve complex project issues proactively
  • Identify and manage project risks and issues continuously
  • Produce reports to track project progress and adapt communication accordingly
  • Ensure alignment between IT and business teams regarding project interdependencies
  • Act as a transformation agent, promoting values and maintaining stakeholder communication

Benefits

  • Health and wellness program, including many options
  • Flexible group insurance
  • Generous pension plan
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Preferential banking services
  • Involvement in community initiatives
  • Telemedicine service
  • Virtual sleep clinic
Full Job Description
A career as a Project Leader in the EVO-IT team at National Bank means acting as an orchestrator to deliver our technology projects and create value. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through your leadership, outstanding organizational skills, and experience delivering projects in an Agile/SAFe environment.

Your job

  • Manage and implement large-scale technology projects prioritized by the sector, while creating an environment that fosters motivation
  • Continuously optimize the use of project resources to achieve the sector's objectives
  • Diagnose problematic situations, intervene, and get involved in resolving complex issues by ensuring solutions are put in place
  • Identify and manage project risks and issues on an ongoing and proactive basis
  • Produce the various reports needed to track project progress and provide status updates, while adapting communication to the audience
  • Ensure alignment between IT and business teams regarding the various interdependencies affecting your project
  • Act as a transformation agent to promote our values and maintain constant communication with all internal and external stakeholders.


Your team

IT and operations is made of more than 5500 experts who work in an agile, proactive and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.

Within the IT Delivery - Corporate, Data and Operational Risk sector, you are part of a large team of 10 colleagues and report to a Senior Manager. Our team stands out for its effectiveness in delivering projects with remarkable agility.

We want to contribute to your quality of life by offering you as much flexibility as possible. For example, we offer a hybrid work environment along with a modular schedule that you can adapt to your needs.

The Bank values ongoing development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs with on-the-job learning help you become skilled in your role and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as Udemy, the Data Academy, language training, Harvard Manage Mentor, coaching and mentoring support are always available.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or 5 years of relevant experience
  • At least 2 years of experience as a project manager in a large organization
  • Experience facilitating workshops as well as coaching
  • Comfortable working in an Agile delivery model
  • Knowledge of Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).


Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

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Agile Methodologies Change Management Coaching Communication Negotiation Organization Skills Organizational Learning Problem Solving Project Governance Project Management Risk Management Decision Making Influencing Meeting facilitation

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you'll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and family assistance program

* Preferential banking services

* Involvement in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

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Banque Nationale du Canada is committed to supporting its employees through comprehensive benefits, diversity training, and a culture that promotes work-life balance. The company’s benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, alongside retirement plans and paid time off. The inclusive culture at Banque Nationale du Canada ensures that all team members feel valued and respected.

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