Saputo
Dairy
ITProjectManager
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“IT Project Manager at Saputo. Skills: Project Management, SAP, SaaS, Agile. Lead project approach from concept through execution. Translate business objectives into delivery strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful completion of large scale, complex implementations; Successful completion of smaller IT initiatives; Ensure alignment to scope, schedule, cost, and quality commitments; Ensure vendor performance meets contractual and project expectations; Ensure all expectations are met
Industry & Context.
Resolve/address cost and schedule variances; Manage project problems; Proactively address delivery risks
Communicate and collaborate in English and French, both orally and in writing, with colleagues or other stakeholders located in Québec, elsewhere in Canada, or across North America.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, 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 ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative ability to provide updates to Director and VP adept at building relationships with internal teams and external partners, Excellent interpersonal skills, Ability to coordinate 20+ shared resources and collaborate at all levels, 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, Expert-level proficiency in MS Office (i. e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project Professional and Excel) and SharePoint
Nice to Have
Experience managing a global Deployment is an asset, Experience delivering AI Use Case from Minimal Viable Product to full scale deployment an asset, Cross functional exposure, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain and HR/Payroll an asset, French/English bilingual competency is an asset, Product management knowledge or working experience is an asset
What You'll Do.
Lead project approach from concept through execution
Translate business objectives into delivery strategy
Provide weekly progress reports
Ensure timely communication of project information
Lead end-to-end management of third-party vendors
Adapt PMO processes and tools
Maintain work plans and monitor variances
Track timely completion of deliverables
Operationalize scope management process
Present scope changes for approval
Generate and distribute project status information
Manage project resources and capacity
Define roles and responsibilities
Create staffing plans
Obtain skilled resources
Manage shared capacity
Enforce capture of project risks and issues
or escalate project problems
Lead relationships with external vendors
Define statements of work
Support contract negotiations
Establish delivery governance
Manage financials and change controls
Ensure vendor performance meets expectations
Address delivery risks and dependencies
Define and manage quality gates
Perform quality planning
Perform quality assurance
Perform quality control
Get deliverable signoffs
Improve PMO Tools and Processes
Coach IT resources on project management skills
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Maintain relationships with IT leaders, the business, and project core teams; Coordinate work between different teams globally; Work effectively in a multi-site delivery model; Work collaboratively with stakeholders; Work with project, change management, and training teams; Collaborate at all levels
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication; Provide updates to Director and VP; Communicate and collaborate in English and French
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Work breakdown structure, Staffing model, Project schedule, Cost estimation, Risk management, Issue management, Deliverable management, Scope management, Performance management, Reporting management, Resource management, Vendor management, System integrator management, Quality management, Agile methodologies, Hybrid methodologies, Project Lead roles
Full Job Description
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? **_Overview of the role:_** _Saputo is seeking for an IT Project Manager to join our IT PMO team. As a team member of the Project Management Office, you will be accountable for the planning, managing, and successful completion of large scale, complex implementations (i.e. Digital, SAP, SaaS) and smaller IT initiatives impacting business processes across our global divisions._ _Your recipe for delivering successful projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment includes being versatile and maintaining strong relationships with IT leaders, the business, and project core teams._ As a Project Manager, you will: * 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. You are responsible for establishing scope, estimates, schedule, costs, assumptions, and external dependencies in environments where requirements may initially be undefined or evolving. * Provide the Saputo IT Leadership Team with weekly progress reports including risks, issues, decisions as well as recommendations for adjustments as necessary. You will 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 provides guidance and support to optimize the performance of a diverse team, leads through influence indirect reports, and ensures that the project team follows all quality assurance processes, including periodic reviews and transitions. * Manage internal and exte
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