Is Consultant, PMO - Mississauga, Canada - Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

This position leads and manages the project and is accountable for project deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority to multiple stakeholders for the development, execution, and monitoring of the project activities, including:
(1) vision and technical strategy

(2) project management

(3) documentation and communication

(4) stakeholder(s) relationships

(5) coordination and synergy with other projects and operational activities

(6) change management to support the successful implementation of the project

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Ability to build an effective team; fostering open dialog, defining success in terms of the whole team and creates strong morale and spirit within the project team
Accurately define project scope, goals, and measurable objectives, with collaborative input from functional / business teams and external suppliers where appropriate
Create and manage accurate and detailed project schedules and resource plans based on defined scope
Proactively identify, maintain, and communicate project risks and risk mitigation strategies
Define project, tasks, assign responsibility and estimate resource skills and requirements in a detailed project plan
Perform quality assurance on deliverables including setting and controlling scope, budget, and timeline
Coordinate with project workstreams to ensure all aspects of the project are compatible and can hire new talent as needed.
Monitor progress, summarize, and communicate status and vision to client management and stakeholders
Budget forecasting, budgeting, and tracking
Execute change management activities to understand change impacts, and appropriately plan & drive organizational change ( go live readiness and support training deliverables).
Manage project execution to approved timelines, scope, budget and agreed quality standards
Lead and manage large, complex, and crossfunctional project teams and subteam activities (internal and external resources)
Work with IS Leads to secure and manage resources, and to identify and resolve resourcing priorities and conflicts where appropriate
Prepare project related content materials as required inclusive of Sponsor Committee updates and project status reports that capture status, key issues, risks, mitigating actions, and potential solutions per the standard MLF program/project governance and methodology
Track project deliverables using the standard MLF tools (SharePoint and MS Project Server)
Plan, prepare for and manage cutover and change management activities for go live readiness
Plan and manage transition from project state to operational by enabling appropriate knowledge transfer and delivering relevant supporting project documentation
Coach and mentor more junior staff members
Contribute to the ongoing continuous improvement of the collective PMO processes and templates

What You'll Bring:

5+ years related Project Management and Agile field experience
Successful end to end implementations (i.e. cloud based solutions, ERP, infrastructure, innovation) as Project lead role
Experience leading change and managing in a complex environment
Lead a team with more than 10 team members preferred
Demonstrated leader who inspires the team
Demonstrated client relationship management skills
Ability to work closely with Process Owners and other key stakeholders to communicate progress and vision and facilitate buyin
Strong process and industry knowledge within CPG
Good understanding of SAP software; preferably in Supply Chain and Manufacturing
Strong understanding of project implementation and agile methodologies
A facilitator who can influence and manage change
Flexible management style with ability to adapt leadership style to situation
Ability to manage large volume of work through effective prioritization, communication, and excellent execution
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in dealing with all levels of the business
Business acumen knows how businesses work, acquires knowledge and interest in policies, practices, trends, technology, shows an interest in the other departments in the organization and how they contribute to the overall success of the company
A proven problem solver with ability to manage in ambiguous and complex environment
Selfstarter with strong bias for action and follow through
University undergraduate degree in related discipline or equivalent
PMP certification preferred
Prosci nice to have
Agile certification nice to have

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
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