Senior Project Manager (PM)

Category: Project Management

Main location: Canada, Quebec, Montre9al

Position ID:J0626-0725

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

Contribute to the success of strategic initiatives at the heart of a constantly evolving Agile environment!

CGI Montre9al is looking for a passionate Senior Project Manager (PM) with more than 10 years of experience managing IT projects in complex industrial environments. The ideal candidate combines strong expertise in technology project delivery, exceptional analytical capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and proven leadership in multidisciplinary team environments. You will be responsible for leading multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensure alignment among business, operational, and technology teams, and contribute to the adoption of innovative solutions that support the organization's digital transformation journey. If you enjoy effectively navigating between strategic planning, detailed analysis, and operational execution while aligning teams around a common vision and delivering measurable business outcomes, CGI offers you an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on the success of our clients.

Work model: Hybrid
Location: Montre9al

Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Lead major technology projects from initiation and definition through deployment and production rollout
• Translate business requirements into robust, scalable technology solutions
• Perform in-depth analysis of business processes, data flows, and operational impacts
• Ensure rigorous project governance, including scope, budget, schedule, risk, and quality management
• Coordinate activities among multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain high-quality project documentation and relevant performance metrics
• Identify risks, dependencies, and critical issues, and implement appropriate mitigation plans
• Guide and influence project teams through strong, engaging leadership
• Promote continuous improvement and the adoption of project management best practices
• Support digital transformation initiatives within complex industrial and manufacturing environments

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale IT projects
• Proven experience in industrial, manufacturing, or complex operational environments
• Strong background in business analysis, requirements management, and process improvement
• Demonstrated success delivering multidisciplinary projects involving multiple stakeholders

Technical Skills
• Excellent understanding of modern data architectures
• Experience with data and integration platforms such as Databricks
• Knowledge of industrial integration and data acquisition solutions such as HighByte
• Good understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Knowledge of OT/IT environments and the challenges associated with industrial systems integration
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, advanced analytics, and modern data platforms

Leadership and Soft Skills
• Natural leadership and strong ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and complex problem-solving abilities
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments characterized by change and ambiguity

Languages
• French: native proficiency or full professional proficiency
• English: advanced level, both written and spoken, with the ability to collaborate effectively with international teams and partners

Nice-to-have:
• PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification
• Experience in the mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial sectors
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT (IIoT), DataOps, and Smart Manufacturing initiatives
• Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programs

Location: Montreal
Work mode: Hybrid

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is 80 000$ et 155 000$. This role is an existing vacancy.

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Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Skills:

• English
• French
• Databricks
• Leadership
• LMES Local ManufExecSystems
• Project Management
• Transformation Consulting