Project Manager ( 22 months contract )

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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a 22 months contract opportunity for a Project Manager. This role is based out of office located in Mississauga, ON.

Note - Please read before applying. This role is not an Incorporated/Consulting role. This will be a Direct Contract in T4 with the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution Management:
• Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of a projects.
• Proficiency in Planview (or similar project portfolio management tools) is considered an asset.
• Ability to apply agile, waterfall or hybrid methodologies as appropriate to optimize project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop clear and attainable project objectives, build project requirements, and manage the triple constraint of cost, time, and quality.
• Create and manage the project plan to ensure delivery within budget, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Monitor project status and manage deliverables to ensure quality standards and goals are achieved.
• Manage any changes in the project in accordance with project change management controls.
• Facilitate the completion of core project documents, including but not limited to Project Brief, Project Charter, RAID log, and others.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership:
• Effectively communicate and engage with all stakeholders, focusing on the senior sponsor, to drive project engagement and ensure delivery is in alignment with business goals.
• Demonstrate ability to lead effectively through ambiguity by bringing structure, clarity, and direction to complex, evolving initiatives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and foster strong relationships to support project success.
• Lead and manage project teams, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance.
• Support and contribute to departmental continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing processes, efficiency, and overall project management maturity.
• Risk and Issue Management:
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks to mitigate potential impacts.
• Ensure risks/issues are identified and escalated appropriately and in a time-sensitive manner.
  
  

4 Financial Management

• Oversee the financial management of the project, including managing the in-year budget, multi-year financials, and benefits realization in partnership with finance.
• Ensure efficient use of financial resources to meet project delivery requirements.
• Resource Management:
• Plan and manage resource assignments with project sponsors and key stakeholders.
• Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of resources to achieve project goals.
• Communication and Reporting:
• Provide regular, clear, and concise visibility into project status, including key decisions, dependencies, issues, risks, and metrics.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation, status reports, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and reports to senior executives and stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 5+ years of experience in project management, including overseeing complex, cross-functional projects or workstreams.
• Experience in retail industry preferred.
• Proficiency in managing project budgets and strong financial acumen.
• Experience in managing difficult stakeholders and influencing at the VP level.
• Agility in problem-solving within project management, utilizing both traditional and innovative methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability in coaching and developing team members.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or MBA preferred.
• Bilingualism in English and French would be an asset.
• The candidate will be expected to work with peers in other provinces in the development, development and implementation of tools and processes across Canada, as well as provide support to Sobeys employees across Canada.
  
  

Who We Are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn More About Our Story And Culture

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Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.