IT Project Manager - Digital Transformation & AI

Title: IT Project Manager - Digital Transformation & AI

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Greater Toronto Area - Mississauga, ON

Working Model: Onsite - 4 days per week in office

Compensation: $90K - $120K per annum plus bonus and benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in the food manufacturing industry, operating across multiple countries and supporting a large, complex technology landscape that enables critical business operations worldwide.

As part of an ongoing business and technology transformation journey, the organization continues to invest in digital innovation, data-driven decision making, artificial intelligence, automation, SaaS platforms, and enterprise-wide technology modernization initiatives. The PMO plays a critical role in delivering strategic programs that drive operational efficiency, business value, and long-term growth across the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a mature and highly visible PMO team responsible for delivering high-impact Digital, AI, and business transformation initiatives across a global enterprise environment.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in Digital Transformation, AI, SaaS, and Enterprise Technology project delivery to lead complex initiatives across a global environment.

This role is ideal for a Project Manager who enjoys owning projects end-to-end, partnering with both business and technology stakeholders, managing external vendors and system integrators, and driving successful outcomes in large, fast-paced organizations.

You will lead a variety of initiatives including AI use case deployments, digital transformation programs, SaaS implementations, process automation projects, data and analytics solutions, and enterprise business transformation initiatives while working closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and third-party partners.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex Digital Transformation, AI, SaaS, and Enterprise Technology projects from initiation through deployment and closure
• Define project delivery strategies, project plans, budgets, schedules, staffing models, and governance frameworks
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, actuals, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests
• Provide regular status reporting and executive-level updates to leadership teams and steering committees
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple business units, regions, and time zones
• Manage third-party vendors and system integrators, including delivery governance, commercial oversight, and performance management
• Drive project scope, requirements, quality management, and stakeholder alignment
• Facilitate decision-making, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and project escalations
• Lead SaaS implementations, process automation initiatives, digital platform deployments, and AI-related projects
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, within budget, and aligned with business objectives
• Support PMO process improvements, governance standards, and project management best practices
• Coach and mentor Project Leads and other team members on effective project delivery methodologies

What You Bring

Must-Have Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT project delivery experience within large enterprise environments
• Proven experience leading projects through the full delivery lifecycle from initiation to closure
• Experience delivering Digital Transformation, Enterprise Applications, SaaS, Data & Analytics, or Business Transformation initiatives
• Experience managing project budgets exceeding $1M
• Strong stakeholder management experience working with Directors, VPs, executive leadership teams, and steering committees
• Experience managing external vendors, consultants, and system integrators
• Ability to lead large cross-functional project teams and coordinate shared resources
• Strong project planning, forecasting, governance, risk, issue, and dependency management capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship management skills
• Experience operating within structured PMO environments
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent Project Management certification
• Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery environments
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PMO reporting tools

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience within Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Food & Beverage, or related industries
• Experience leading Digital Transformation programs across global organizations
• Experience delivering AI, Machine Learning, Automation, or Data-driven initiatives
• Experience managing SaaS and packaged software implementations
• Experience supporting Supply Chain, Manufacturing, HRIS, ERP, or business operations projects
• Scrum Master certification
• Experience managing multi-region deployments and geographically distributed teams
• Product Management exposure or experience
• French / English bilingualism

What You'll Love About This Opportunity

• Lead strategic Digital Transformation and AI initiatives with enterprise-wide impact
• Join a mature PMO supporting high-profile global technology programs
• Work closely with executive leadership and key business stakeholders
• Drive projects that directly influence business innovation, operational efficiency, and digital modernization
• Gain exposure to AI, automation, data, analytics, and emerging technologies
• Manage large-scale initiatives across multiple countries and regions
• Collaborate with diverse global teams, vendors, and technology partners
• Opportunity to influence PMO processes, governance, and delivery best practices
• Strong organizational visibility and long-term career growth potential
• Be part of a company making significant investments in technology, digital transformation, and innovation

How to Apply

If you are interested in learning more, don't hesitate to apply today or check out Akkodis Canada website for more opportunities.

Important

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions.

Akkodis Canada will never share your resume or any personal details without your explicit consent.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions.

Our Commitment:

At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.