National Bank of Canada

Offers personal and commercial banking services

Project Director

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, program management, or technology delivery management.
Have significant experience coordinating multiple initiatives and teams in a complex, multidisciplinary technology environment.
Have mastery of delivery governance practices, dependency management, risk management, and capacity planning within a large-scale Agile environment.
Have strong experience preparing, analyzing, designing solutions for, and delivering technology initiatives.
Demonstrate proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Power BI, and modern delivery management tools.
Have experience using Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or other generative artificial intelligence solutions.
Be able to work closely with colleagues outside Quebec in English and French.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, planning, and execution of strategic initiatives to ensure predictable and effective delivery of train priorities.
Mobilize, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, Flow Leads, and Delivery Specialists to foster collaboration and achieve shared objectives.
Coordinate analysis, architecture, solution design, and dependency management activities to ensure initiatives are mature, well-defined, and ready for execution.
Oversee risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans while ensuring clear and proactive visibility for stakeholders and governance committees.
Drive capacity planning, resource management, performance tracking, and operational optimization to improve delivery predictability.
Evolve delivery practices by integrating automation, generative artificial intelligence, and modern approaches aimed at increasing organizational efficiency.

A career as a Project Director within the Delivery and Governance team at National Bank means acting as a delivery leader within a strategic train. In this role, you will have a direct impact on achieving business and technology priorities through your expertise in project management, delivery governance, and organizational transformation.

Your Role

Lead the preparation, planning, and execution of strategic initiatives to ensure predictable and effective delivery of train priorities.
Mobilize, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, Flow Leads, and Delivery Specialists to foster collaboration and achieve shared objectives.
Coordinate analysis, architecture, solution design, and dependency management activities to ensure initiatives are mature, well-defined, and ready for execution.
Oversee risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans while ensuring clear and proactive visibility for stakeholders and governance committees.
Drive capacity planning, resource management, performance tracking, and operational optimization to improve delivery predictability.
Evolve delivery practices by integrating automation, generative artificial intelligence, and modern approaches aimed at increasing organizational efficiency.

Your Team

The Wealth Management Vice-Presidency brings together a large team of specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative environment to seize opportunities, stay at the forefront of technology, and continuously improve processes.

Within the Delivery and Governance sector, you will be part of a large team and report to the Senior Director, Delivery and Governance. Our team stands out for its strategic role in delivering large-scale initiatives, its close partnership with business and technology teams, and its ongoing commitment to improving how value is delivered.

We are committed to providing maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment, as well as a flexible and adaptable work schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our customized training programs, based on learning through action, help you master your field while developing new areas of expertise. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring opportunities, are available to you at all times.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, program management, or technology delivery management.
Demonstrate significant experience coordinating multiple initiatives and teams in a complex, multidisciplinary technology environment.
Master delivery governance practices, dependency management, risk management, and capacity planning within a large-scale Agile environment.
Demonstrate strong experience in the preparation, analysis, solution design, and delivery of technology initiatives.
Demonstrate proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Power BI, and modern delivery management tools.
Possess experience using Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or other generative artificial intelligence solutions.

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

About the Company

National Bank of Canada

Offers personal and commercial banking services

NBC provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and financial planning to individuals, SMEs, and large institutions. Its products operate through deposits, loans, mortgages, and investment services delivered via branches, digital platforms, and advisory teams to support client needs. It differentiates itself with a strong presence in Quebec, a customer-centric, human-focused approach, and a focus on long-term relationships rather than generic offerings. The goal is to help clients achieve financial well-being while expanding NBC’s footprint and positive impact in the communities it serves.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Québec City, Canada
Founded: 1859

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