Project Manager
@ Desjardins

Calgary, AB
CA$100,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 20 hours ago

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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

Review project management methodologies.
Practice MS Project and budgeting tools.
Study risk management frameworks.
Analyze previous project reports.

Behavioral Questions

Describe team conflict resolution experience.
Explain decision-making under pressure.
Illustrate stakeholder management success.
Share leadership and communication examples.

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