Senior Project Manager

As Senior Project Manager, you are the execution engine of a high-visibility transformation program to turn strategy into delivery while a team of project managers looks to you for direction. You will drive day-to-day delivery, governance, resourcing, and coaching across the portfolio.

You will work closely with the program's Project Managers, Vendors, and Business Stakeholders and Executives to ensure the portfolio of projects is aligned for success across key metrics and deliverables.

Salary Range: $88,000 CAD to $120,000 CAD

Responsibilities

• Status tracking & reporting — own end-to-end program status and lead risk and issue assessment across the portfolio.
• Execution of program strategy — chair PM standups and PM forums, share best practices, and assign clear actions to project managers and business leads.
• Resource planning — manage program staffing availability against forecast demand.
• Project manager coaching & mentoring — track project-level KPIs and Scope, Cost and Schedule adherence while coaching and growing the PM team.
• Lead large, complex projects and business transformation initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues and drive issue resolution to closure.
• Communicate effectively across:
• Project teams and delivery partners
• Business stakeholders and executive leaders
• Vendors and contractors
• Advance the program's methodology and governance.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration or Computer Science.
• 5 to 10 years of project management experience.
• PMP — Project Management Professional certification.
• Agile / Scrum Master certification; ITIL an asset.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.