Project Manager in IT PMO at Saputo responsible for large scale, complex IT implementations. Collaborating with teams globally to deliver projects aligning with business objectives.
Responsibilities
Define and lead the project approach from concept through execution, including translating ambiguous business objectives into a clear delivery strategy, work breakdown structure, staffing model, deliverables, and integrated project plan.
Provide the Saputo IT Leadership Team with weekly progress reports including risks, issues, decisions as well as recommendations for adjustments as necessary.
Ensure the timely communication of relevant project information to all affected team members, including changes to the plans, team structure, commitments, and project dependencies.
Have strong leadership skills and provide guidance and support to optimize the performance of a diverse team.
Manage internal and external relationships and coordinates work between different teams globally.
Lead the end‑to‑end management of third‑party vendors and system integrators, including participation in vendor selection, contract negotiation, commercial governance, and oversight of delivery performance throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
Coach and support other IT resources assuming Project Lead roles, contribute to the development of PMO Processes, Tools and Methodology.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience
Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum (i.e. PMP, Prince II)
SCRUM Master certification or successful completion of projects in hybrid or agile environments.
A minimum of 8 years of total IT project delivery experience, of which 3-5 years include leading full delivery lifecycle as well as managing a diverse team
Must have experience delivering SAP projects
Experience delivering large projects or programs with complex application delivery
Experience managing multiple system integrators
Experience managing a global Deployment is an asset
Experience delivering AI Use Case from Minimal Viable Product to full scale deployment an asset
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities under pressure
Ability to work independently and as part of a delivery team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; ability to provide updates to Director and VP levels; adept at building relationships with internal teams and external partners
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate 20+ shared resources and collaborate at all levels.
Strong people management skills including delegation, motivation, coaching, and conflict management capabilities.
Ability to operate in complex, fast-paced project environment with interdependencies spanning multiple work-streams, teams, business divisions, geographies, time zones, & languages.
Experience managing packaged software and SaaS implementation methodologies.
Cross functional exposure, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain and HR/Payroll an asset
Expert-level proficiency in MS Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project Professional and Excel) and SharePoint.
French/English bilingual competency is an asset
Product management knowledge or working experience is an asset.
Benefits
Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
Group retirement plan with employer contribution
Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
Paid Parental Leave program
Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
Training and development programs
Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
Organized activities for employees and their families
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