Bilingual_Director, Project Management Office (Software)

Croesus provides innovative, high-performance, and secure wealth management solutions that include portfolio management systems, portfolio rebalancing tools, and application programming interfaces (APIs).

These solutions empower wealth management professionals to improve their productivity, enhance their client relationships, make informed decisions, and maximize the management of their assets under management.

Croesus’s mission is to provide a superior experience to its clients, users, partners, and employees and to positively impact the community.

With more than 200 employees in its Montréal, Toronto, and Geneva offices, Croesus has won several industry awards for being a high-quality solution provider and an outstanding employer.

Reporting to the Vice President, Client Experience, the Project Office Director plays a strategic role within the organization.

The incumbent will oversee all Project Management Office activities, including client project portfolio management.

The incumbent will also manage the organization’s application modernization program and act as a change agent.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and direct the project team : Prioritize the projects based on internal capacity and client context & needs.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the project management team. Encourage a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that deadlines are met with the assistance of managers and report to internal and client steering committees.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of the Project Management Office and the success of projects and the modernization program.

Provide regular reports to management on performance status.

• Maintain strong management standards, processes, and methodologies.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including project owners, management, and external client representatives.

Modernization program

• Oversee the entire portfolio of projects included in the modernization program, ensuring a balance between the program, client projects, and the company’s strategic initiatives.
• Work with selected members of senior management, program owners, and designated technical managers to prioritize projects based on internal capacity.

Education

• Background in ICT or related field.
• Knowledge of finance and / or asset management a plus.
• Professional certifications in project management (PMP, PgMP) and portfolio management (PfMP) a strong plus.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience, including managing a project office team.
• Demonstrated experience implementing project management strategies.
• Experience managing people in a participative and collaborative environment.

Skills

• Bilingual (french & english)
• Visionary and strategic leadership.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to see projects both holistically and systemically.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with project office staff and internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Why join the Croesus community ?

• À la carte vacations
• Annual salary + Corporate profit-sharing plan
• Hybrid work
• Sports program
• Gym available at our Laval head office
• Telemedicine + group insurance (super useful for the family )
• Group RRSP
• Proximity to Montmorency metro
• Ongoing training and development plan
• Referral bonus
• Indoor and outdoor parking & electric car recharging
• Access to bike sharing
• Croesus boutique
• Beautifully renovated and spacious office
• Complimentary breakfast every morning
• Weekly Happy hours, prepared by our Croesus Life Partner

Are you interested in this challenge? Do you believe you have the qualities and expertise required for this position? Please complete your application today.

Although all applications are carefully analyzed, we will communicate only with those selected. Thank you for your interest in Croesus.