Project Manager, Operational Excellence - Bradford, Canada - Aurora Cannabis

Aurora Cannabis
Aurora Cannabis
Verified Company
Bradford, Canada

1 month ago

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A little about us
Hi, we're Aurora Cannabis, and we're so excited to meet you

We're a global cannabis company with operations across Europe and North and South America.

We're driven by our passion to help people improve their lives and have a diverse team who bring their best every day, so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers.

We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family - including Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael '71, Greybeard and Whistler.


Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our "A-Team".

We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together.

We are opening the world to cannabis, enabled by science, empowered by people for patients and consumers, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.


Job summary

Are you seeking an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and thriving culture? Are you inspired by the prospect of collaborating with a team of cannabis experts, innovators, and enthusiasts? If so, the A-Team presents the ideal environment for you.


We are currently searching for a driven professional to join our Operations Team in the position of _Project Manager, Operational Excellence.

_In this role, you will report to the _Director, Operations - Ridge & Operational Excellence _and play a pivotal role on various process improvement and cost saving projects.

You will ensure best practices in project management including schedule creation and adherence and clear communication.


As Project Manager, Operational Excellence you will

  • Plan, execute, and manage a variety of projects throughout their lifecycle to ensure that they
- are completed on schedule.

  • Develops, manages and improves a project management plan that outlines scope, savings,
- resources and other services that are necessary to deliver the project.

  • Develops, assists and coaches on project charter with sponsor(s) and team members.
  • Works closely with Finance team to ensure cost is being calculated and tracked properly.
  • Coordinates project(s) execution plan.
  • Organizes and conducts meetings with project staff, stakeholders and management to
- communicate information related to each function's needs concerning project requirements.

  • Develops and manages stakeholder relationship and expectations, progress reports,
- communication, paperwork, meetings, etc.

  • Anticipates potential roadblocks and develops solutions to prevent issues from arising.
  • Actively and proactively engage in the ongoing management and improvement of Aurora's
- quality and project management systems.

  • Where applicable, promote and maintain GMP requirements.
  • Other duties as required.

It would be great if you have

  • 5+ years of project management experience in the manufacturing, food production or
- healthcare industry
- and quality. Track records of successfully planning and executing projects on schedule.

  • Experience managing projects involving multidisciplinary teams operating in a fastpaced,
- innovation driven environment.

  • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Blet would be considered an asset.
  • PMP designation or equivalent certification would be considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of the emerging cannabis industry would be considered an asset.

Bonus points if you have.

  • Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong communication skills; verbal and written
  • Excellent technical, communication, organizational, managerial and planning skills.
  • Excellent people and leadership skills
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Excellent problem solving and analysis
  • Strategic thinking

Why you'll love working at Aurora
Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Aurora, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work From rewarding career opportunities to flexible work environments to team activities, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here's how we do it
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Flexibility:you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun With flexible working hours to paid sick and vacation time, you will be empowered to achieve work-life balance in all that you do.
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Total rewards:we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account for you to use for gym memberships, ski passes or staycations.
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Benefits:we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dental care premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and a
medical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A-Team, that will prov
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