Project Manager, Artificial Intelligence & Data (AI & Data)

Job Description

Build the future with us

Are you recognized for your expertise in managing complex strategic projects and your ability to thrive in dynamic, matrix environments? Would you like to contribute to high-impact initiatives involving artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and data management?

As a Project Manager, Artificial Intelligence & Data (AI & Data), you will play a key role in leading and overseeing complex projects with significant organizational impact, involving both business and IT components. You will work in a hybrid environment combining traditional and agile methodologies while coordinating multiple teams and parallel iterative deliveries.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and reach your full potential within a caring and reliable organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Project Manager, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead strategic projects of varying scope involving multiple teams and spanning several years within a complex matrix environment, while coordinating business and IT workstreams.
• Establish streamlined, decision-focused governance by clarifying roles, decision-making authority, and escalation mechanisms, and facilitate steering committees and progress reviews with a focus on risks, roadblocks, and required decisions.
• Oversee resource, cost, and schedule planning while adapting to changing priorities and maintaining overall visibility into capacity, critical dependencies, and financial considerations.
• Lead and engage multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment, organize planning, monitoring, and retrospective activities, and foster autonomy, collaboration, operational excellence, and proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Manage simultaneous deliveries in an iterative environment, contribute to the evolution of agile and hybrid practices, measure and improve delivery predictability, and identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies by implementing appropriate action plans.
• Produce data-driven progress reports for senior management that support action and decision-making, using performance visualization and tracking tools such as ADO, LeanKit/Planview AgilePlace, and Power BI.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, project management, or another relevant field, or has equivalent work experience.
• Has more than 8 years of project management experience and significant experience working in scaled agile or hybrid environments, including SAFe, Kanban at scale, or Lean Portfolio Management, as well as multi-team coordination, programs, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Is recognized for their ability to establish robust governance, manage changing priorities, and navigate ambiguity with ease.
• Has experience leading and engaging multidisciplinary teams in matrix environments and is proficient with planning, tracking, and performance visualization tools.
• Demonstrates curiosity about artificial intelligence and Generative AI and their application to improving delivery practices.
• Has excellent proficiency in French, both spoken and written.
• PMP, SAFe, or an equivalent certification, training in artificial intelligence, a good understanding of the insurance industry, and in-depth knowledge of information technology and AI, including development and architecture, are considered assets.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence;
• Artificial intelligence is in everyone’s hands, helping you increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization’s growth;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and grow;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive benefits

• Flexible group insurance
• Competitive pension plan
• Share purchase plan
• Vacation and well-being and personal development days
• Telemedicine
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Ergonomic furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And much more!

Apply now and take the lead in your career, where your talent truly matters!

Hesitant to apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, take the leap and apply. Your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2026-11-20

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

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