Project Manager @ Desjardins
placeCalgary, AB
attach_money CA$100,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 20 hours ago
Your Application Journey
Interview
Email Hiring Manager
****** @desjardins.com
Recommended after applying
Job Details
Overview
The Project Manager (Desjardins) is responsible for leading cross-sector projects and initiatives from design to rollout. This role involves project planning, resource coordination, stakeholder engagement, and managing deliverables to ensure business objectives are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with contribution managers to meet business objectives.
- Ensure availability of material, human, and financial resources.
- Manage and communicate roadmap, budget, and governance.
- Identify, report, and mitigate project issues and risks.
- Prepare reports and updates for project sponsors and decision-making bodies.
- Represent Desjardins in agreements with external providers.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and annual bonus, 4 weeks flexible vacation from day one, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance with telemedicine, and reimbursement for health and wellness expenses and telework equipment based on eligibility criteria.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum seven years of relevant experience
- IT project management experience is an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Project
- PMP designation is considered
- Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budgeting
- Resource Coordination
- Governance
- Risk Management
- Reporting
- MS Project
- PMP
- Communication
How to Get Hired at Desjardins
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize resume: Tailor experiences to project management roles.
- Highlight skills: Emphasize governance and stakeholder engagement.
- Research Desjardins: Understand their culture and projects.
- Prepare examples: Use concrete project success stories.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
circle
Review project management methodologies.
circle
Practice MS Project and budgeting tools.
circle
Study risk management frameworks.
circle
Analyze previous project reports.
Behavioral Questions
circle
Describe team conflict resolution experience.
circle
Explain decision-making under pressure.
circle
Illustrate stakeholder management success.
circle
Share leadership and communication examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
What project management methodologies does Desjardins value for a Project Manager role?
keyboard_arrow_down
Are certifications like PMP mandatory for a Project Manager at Desjardins?
keyboard_arrow_down
How important is French proficiency for the Project Manager role at Desjardins?
keyboard_arrow_down