Project Manager, Commercialization
ML6 Search + Talent Advisory
Location
Mississauga, ON | Canada
Job description
The Opportunity
Our client, a leading North American processor and marketer of frozen foods, is seeking a Project Manager (Commercialization) to join their team. This position will be responsible for leading assigned end to end innovation processes leveraging the Stage & Gate Process and a variety of project management tools. The Project Manager will work closely with key cross-functional business teams to ensure flawless execution through all project lifecycle phases, including initiation, selection, analysis, design, development, integration and testing, implementation, and benefits realization.
What You’ll be Doing:
- Identify and establish process standards for how projects are run including the development of a common set of practices, principles, and templates.
- Managing the development of new and innovative products projects using the Stage & Gate process.
- Leveraging robust project management communication and tools (MS Project, Spreadsheets, Monday.com) to ensure on-time product launches.
- Work with internal customers to identify business issues, problems and/or enhancements.
- Ensure that all key business stakeholders are represented on the project team and help to identify/close skill or knowledge gaps in order to ensure project deliverables are met.
- Manage, monitor, and report project progress.
- Lead to the development of project charters, project scope along with performance metrics to clearly identify and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Direct change management activities: oversee assessments and root cause analysis, prioritize changes for implementation, and provide approvals for change requests.
What You’ll Need to be Successful:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field of study.
- 3-5 years of management experience with demonstrated experience delivering high quality business unit projects on time.
- Project Manager experience in the CPG Industry.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is a plus.
- Experience in the Foodservice channel is a plus.
- Previous Stage and Gate processes experience.
- Thorough, highly organized, and disciplined.
- Proven ability to drive speed of execution in the organization and move projects through various phases.
- Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of management and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence people.
- Proven ability to remove barriers and resolve conflicts across functions, teams, and the organization to build consensus.
- A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Critical thinking and multitasking.
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