Julien Donard, Pmp, Csm
About Julien Donard, Pmp, Csm
Julien Donard is a Senior Bilingual Project Manager at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in both Waterfall and Agile frameworks, and proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Visio, SharePoint, and JIRA.
Company
Julien Donard is currently employed at TELUS as a Senior Bilingual Project Manager. Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, TELUS is a leading national telecommunications company providing a wide range of communications products and services, including internet, television, and cellular services. Julien coordinates projects in a bilingual environment, engaging with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Title and Role
As a Senior Bilingual Project Manager at TELUS, Julien Donard oversees and leads multiple projects, ensuring they meet business objectives and are delivered on time and within budget. Leveraging his skills in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, Julien manages project risks, issues, changes, and stakeholder communications efficiently in English and French.
Professional Background
Julien Donard has a substantial background in project management, having held several senior positions across various industries. He worked at Entertainment One as a Senior Project Manager and Scrum Master from 2019 to 2020, and at Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) from 2017 to 2018 in similar roles. Other notable positions include roles at Scotiabank, CIBC, IBM, and earlier at TELUS as a Bilingual Project Coordinator. His career spans roles in both Canada and France, demonstrating adaptability and a strong international perspective.
Education and Certifications
Julien Donard earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and Management from the University of Bradford in 2004, after completing his Master of Science in Business and Management at the Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Montpellier in 2006. Additionally, he attended Classe Préparatoire aux Grandes Ecoles Hector Berlioz from 2000 to 2002, laying a strong educational foundation. Julien is also a certified PMP and CSM, reflecting his commitment to project management excellence.
Key Projects and Accomplishments
Throughout his career, Julien Donard successfully managed several high-budget projects. Notably, he managed a $1.2M project to migrate customers from a legacy system to a new one in Quebec. He also implemented an order processing tool for Door to Door agents, dealers, and corporate stores with a $700k budget, and deployed a route management web app for agents with a $410k budget. His extensive experience with project management tools like MS Project, Visio, SharePoint, and JIRA, and his bilingual proficiency significantly contribute to his project successes.