Sylvain Roy, Pmp
About Sylvain Roy, Pmp
Sylvain Roy, PMP, serves as the Director of Software Development at Intact, where he has worked since 2018. With over 30 years of experience in information technology management, he has held various leadership roles in organizations such as TC Médias Transcontinental and Comtech Solutions informatiques.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Sylvain Roy currently holds the position of Directeur du développement de logiciels at Intact Financial Corporation since 2018. Prior to this role, he served as Directeur Gouvernance PMO from 2015 to 2017 and as Directeur Transformation ingénierie logicielle (Outils & Agile) from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at Intact spans over six years, during which he has contributed to various software development initiatives and governance processes.
Education and Expertise
Sylvain Roy studied at Concordia University, where he completed his Études Supérieures in Administration from 1984 to 1986. He also earned a Baccalauréat in Mathématiques - Actuariat from 1981 to 1984. His educational background supports his extensive experience in information technology management, focusing on delivering business and technological solutions.
Background in Information Technology Management
With over 30 years of experience in information technology management, Sylvain Roy has held various leadership positions. He worked at TC Médias Transcontinental in multiple roles, including Directeur régional Technologie de l'information - Québec, Directeur de projets Technologiques, and Directeur – Évolution des applications d’entreprise. His experience encompasses strategic planning, business process optimization, and managing software development teams.
Achievements in Project Management
Sylvain Roy possesses expertise in PMO processes, governance, and strategy. He has a proven track record in managing complex IT programs and projects, focusing on problem-solving and continuous improvement. His skills include team mobilization and coaching, effectively managing teams of 15-30+ members, and implementing compliance measures in accordance with Law C-198.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before his current role at Intact, Sylvain Roy held various positions at TC Médias Transcontinental, including Directeur Technologie de l'information and Directeur Infogérance informatique en entreprise at Comtech Solutions informatiques. His responsibilities included managing operational and capital expenditure budgets and creating service offerings with a strong customer service orientation.