Reporting to the Chief Digital & Operations Officer, the Vice President, Project Management & Business Integration is a member of the senior leadership team, responsible for contributing to the development of strategies and for the development and execution of operational and business plans which support Assiniboine Credit Union / Caisse Assiniboine (ACU) in achieving its strategic goals in support of ACU’s vision, mission, purpose and aligned with ACU’s values.

As a senior leader, this role is key to supporting ACU’s commitment to rural and agricultural communities, francophone services and values-based banking and ACU’s triple bottom line accountability to people, planet, and prosperity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leadership

• Leads, develops, and mentors a high performing team of project management and business analysis professionals, to deliver and exceed expectations while coaching team members to realize their professional development goals.

• Adopts and sustains Engaging with Purpose practices including one on one coaching, observational coaching through team meetings and one-on-ones.

• Encourages creativity, ideation, and innovative thinking by all employees to move beyond traditional ways of doing things and push past status quo.

• Develops effective working relationships across all departments and with internal partners, acting as One Assiniboine to achieve ACU’s strategic objectives.

• Maintains overall department service levels and standards, ensuring team capabilities support the delivery and execution of strategic and operational plans to consistently deliver business outcomes.

• Accountable for the budgets of the department that ensure cost efficient corporate spending based on business need including all capital, operating and personnel expenditures.

• Informs the annual budget and goal planning process setting achievable and aspirational targets that are aligned to ACU’s strategic objectives.

• Implements workforce plans aligning resources based on organizational and operational needs, using data to inform decisions.

• Acts as an ambassador of ACU by being visible in the organization and the community in support of corporate and community initiatives.

• Champions ACU’s commitment to values-based banking, respectful workplace and diversity and inclusion.

Enterprise Planning & Execution

• Develops and implements a comprehensive project management office and business analysis strategy aligned with the ACU’s business goals and objectives.

• Leads the development of strategy for enterprise operational planning processes to transition strategic goals into tangible multi-year plans and detailed current year operating plans to achieve strategic KPIs and the balanced scorecard.

• Works with senior leadership and stakeholders to define and prioritize the portfolio of projects through ideation, opportunity assessment, business case, approval, planning, and implementation.

• Analyzes and identifies synergies and redundancies in opportunities and plans and collaborates to define transformational strategies and priorities based on organizational goals, objectives, and KPIs

• Provides strategic viewpoints and supporting material to support the change management processes.

• Coaches leaders in their ownership and accountability for leading change within their teams and beyond.

• Develops, defines, tracks, and analyzes performance and change success metrics for the adoption and impact of transformation initiatives.

• Identifies opportunities for evolution of tools and reporting practices to provide deeper insights and efficient and effective management of projects and initiatives within the portfolio

• Provides guidance and direction to project managers, ensuring that effective project controls are established and maintained for all projects within their span of control.

• As a strategic advisor, provides comprehensive guidance and coaching to executive project sponsors and project teams on the development of success criteria and measurable KPIs for individual programs and projects.

Partner & Vendor Relations

• Responsible for the development, maintenance and quality of all applicable partner, supplier and vendor relationships.

• Leads vendor management and leverages agreements to get the best value for the company, including holding vendors accountable to delivering within SLAs and contracts.

• Supports the vendor negotiation process considering the cross functional aspects of ACUs business; including but not limited to project management and ongoing support.

Regulation & Compliance

• Manage and mitigate risk through adherence to policy and procedure with focus on accuracy.

• Review and contribute to the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance, internal control, and adherence to legislation.

• Accountable for leadership and coordination of internal and external audits to strengthen internal controls and operations.

• Support Internal Audit in the completion of regular reviews and audits and ensure accountability to resulting action plans.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent plus 10 or more years of relevant experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role. Master level degrees in any of the related fields and the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be considered an asset.

In addition, the Vice President:

• Operates at the highest standard of ethical behavior as a leader by example.
• Is an effective leader of cross functional projects and teams and has a track record of successfully supporting individuals to develop professional capabilities and careers.
• Has the ability to navigate and lead others through conflicting priorities, in a fast-changing environment.
• Applies a broad and strategic organizational perspective to problem-solving and decision making.
• Is a systems and design thinker; thinks broadly, can see the big picture, and can effortlessly move into detail and specifics.
• Is experienced in developing strategy and execution plans from a member-centric perspective.
• Builds mutually valuable networks outside ACU and the credit union system.
• Is dedicated to quality coaching and professional development, supporting others to be excellent team leaders and people managers.
• Champions a commitment to quality service, competitive positioning, and convenient solutions in urban, rural, and agricultural communities.
• Understands the vital role the Francophone community plays in the vibrant tapestry of Manitoba and Canada and is dedicated to delivering on our commitment to provide continued access to services to Francophone members in French.
• Demonstrates a personal and professional connection with ACU’s money doing more purpose, integrates values-based leadership and triple bottom line accountability in day-to-day work.

Location & Work Environment

This position is anticipated to be fully remote or hybrid role; it will be a permanent full time role Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week). Employees on a hybrid work arrangement will be required to be in-office at least one day each week. Attendance at in person meeting would be an expectation irrespective of the work arrangement. The physical location for this role will be the Head Office located at 540 St Anne's Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2M 5R7

Who we are:

As a Certified B Corporation® and one of Manitoba’s Top Employers (2025), the culture of Assiniboine Credit Union is supportive of the individual while focused on the greater community. You’ll be motivated by shared values and encouraged to always think about how, through financial sustainability, we can do more for our members, our employees and our community.

Choosing to work at Assiniboine Credit Union/ Caisse Assiniboine means that you’ll be working for an organization that…

• puts people, planet and prosperity first,

• values diversity and inclusion,

• is focused on social and environmental responsibility,

• supports employees through training programs and long-term career development,

• offers a competitive total compensation program which includes bonuses, a matched pension program, and health and dental benefits.

If doing things differently and doing more is part of who you are, join us on a rewarding journey where your personal aspirations and career goals can align.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter by Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, 10:00 am. We thank everyone who applies but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to workforce diversity and actively recruit people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives reflecting the community in which we live and work. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials and activities used throughout the selection process.