Ville : Laval, Quebec

Catégorie : Project Management

Industrie : Insurance

Employeur : Intact Financial Corporation

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Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise. 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

We are looking for an IT Project Governance Advisor to join our growing team within the IT Business Office. Responsible for developing and implementing governance policies and practices for technology projects, the governance advisor ensures the company's regulatory compliance and supports project managers and project teams throughout the lifecycle of their initiatives.

Reporting to the Manager, Transformation Enablement and IT Project Governance, and as a member of a collaborative team, the ideal candidate challenges the status quo, builds strong relationships, and confidently leads initiatives that support the project execution teams in Information technology.

What you will do:

• Develop and update IT project governance policies, processes, and standards.

• Ensure project compliance with internal and external regulations.

• Monitor project risks and the implementation of mitigation measures.

• Ensure the application of project management best practices.

• Provide advice and support to project managers and project teams regarding governance standards.

• Organize training and workshops to strengthen project governance skills within the organization.

• Propose continuous improvements to optimize governance and project management processes.

• Develop and update templates (project artifacts) used throughout the project lifecycle and transition to operations.

• Build strong interpersonal relationships with peers and other key stakeholders.

• Contribute to the evolution of the Project Management Community of Practice.

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, or any combination of equivalent training and experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in IT project and/or program governance.

• PMP certification (asset).

• Bilingualism (French and English) - Need to interact regularly with colleagues across the country.

• Knowledge and experience of project delivery and application development methodologies (Agile and waterfall frameworks).

• Previous experience in organizational change management and driving enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives.

• Previous experience in providing support and training services to various stakeholders at different levels of the organization.

• Technical training in software development or business analysis, an asset.

• Proven ability to collaborate and work in a team.

• Innovative and creative person with strong critical thinking.

• Highly motivated, autonomous, and able to work independently.

• Proven facilitation and communication skills.

• No Canadian work experience required, but authorization to work in Canada required.

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Click here to review other important information about the hiring process, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.

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