We are banking at another level.

　　Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

　　Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

　　Flexible and competitive benefits , including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

　　In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days , sick days as necessary , and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

　　A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

　　Opportunities for learning , training and development , and much more...

　　POSITION OVERVIEW

　　Reporting to the Vice-President, Portfolio Management and Digital Products, the Assistant Vice-President, Project Management Office, is responsible for the overall project management function and a member of the Information Technology Leadership Committee. He or she is responsible for the management of the Project Management Office (PMO) as well as the delivery of the project portfolio. The incumbent implements rigorous and modern project management practices and processes while ensuring sound governance and distribution according to best industry practices. He or she works with the management team to set priorities for the project portfolio and the various project proponents. He or she also works closely with the various IT leaders in terms of delivery, architecture and development. Leader of a team of project managers and project control officers, he or she ensures their performance and development of their competencies as well as the evolution of the department in a bimodal environment.

　　We have embarked on a shift to agility at scale with the goal of modernizing our collaborative approaches, so we operate in bimodal mode; products and projects. This is why this position requires a seasoned leader who will first have to facilitate the coexistence of these two modes while acting as a change agent for their team and colleagues. We are looking for an accomplished leader who has managed a portfolio of large-scale projects with a focus on new approaches to working together to create value for Canadian entrepreneurs and our colleagues. The ideal candidate inspires and motivates their teams with a compelling vision of the future. He or she has a predisposition to action, aims for continuous learning and personal growth. He or she leads by example and inspires others to go above and beyond to achieve the set goals.

　　CHALLENGES TO BE MET

　　Responsible for managing the portfolio of digital initiatives.

　　Act as an expert and leader in the development and implementation of an Agile project and portfolio management culture within their team.

　　Develop and manage a comprehensive project portfolio management framework and a range of projects across the organization. Evaluate all current and future projects and actively collaborate with business partners and IT leaders to identify opportunities, define projects and prioritize execution to achieve organizational objectives.

　　Direct and guide the execution of priority projects across the organization, including providing project management resources and coaching to the organization's various business partners, including IT leaders.

　　Prepare project portfolio updates for monthly reporting to the organization's management and business partners.

　　Communicate clearly and consistently the status of the portfolio, including at management committees or other committee meetings.

　　Responsible for the required preparation, implementation, animation of the monthly committee presenting the state of the portfolio within IT.

　　Ensure the quality of activities such as evaluating project costs and delivery strategies.

　　Support the annual investment planning process for projects and initiatives.

　　Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of project management practices, governance standards, processes, tools and parameters to ensure that the methodology and procedures in place are adhered to by project managers.

　　Recruits, motivates and leads portfolio/project management teams, and provides ongoing coaching to ensure their effectiveness. Accompany the team, using different tools such as targeted training, coaching and others, in the acquisition of the skills necessary for success. Monitor performance.

　　WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

　　At least ten years of experience in portfolio management (PMI and Agile), including at least three years in large-scale project management

　　Change management from a traditional PMO to an Agile approach

　　Bachelor's degree in project management or any other discipline deemed relevant

　　Knowledge of the banking environment is an asset

　　Master's degree in project management is an asset

　　Experience in managing human resources, both internal and external

　　Ability to influence, collaborate and present to senior management

　　Excellent stakeholder management skills; diplomacy

　　Ability to influence and guide project execution through coaching

　　Sense of organization, autonomy and ability to adapt to new technologies

　　Proven skills for servant leadership and coaching

　　Ability to lead and implement large-scale changes

　　Understanding of political aspects and sense of priorities

　　Negotiation skills

　　Expertise in technology or business project management

　　Very good knowledge of PMI (Project Management Institute) methodology and the Agile approach

　　Ability to understand technical and business issues

　　Excellent communication skills; Bilingualism in English and French is essential, both oral and written

　　Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] .

　　While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

　　BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. The only institution whose purpose is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by focusing on the success of small and medium-sized businesses, with a human touch and a genuine presence. At BDC, we’re changing people’s and businesses’ lives for the better. That’s what makes us unique as a bank.

　　That’s why we are banking at another level.