Project Manager, Product Development - Bradford, Canada - Aurora Cannabis

Aurora Cannabis

Verified Company

Bradford, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Project Manager, Product Development

(Edibles and Oils)

Job location:
Ontario (GTA preferred)

Division:
Operations, Product Development

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Employment type:
full-time permanent employment in a hybrid work setting

(travel into our Bradford facility will be required on a weekly basis and other facilities including Markham as required)

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

We're a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives.

We 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 - from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael '71 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 think
BIG, act
BOLD and execute with
PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.

Job summary
Are you an experienced project manager looking for a new opportunity? Do you enjoy working in a hybrid model where you can think outside the box and collaborate with a dynamic team? Does the idea of working for a global cannabis company sound exciting? If so, we have the perfect role for you

We're searching for a talented professional to join our Operations division as a
Project Manager, Product Development (Edibles and Oils).

In this role, you will report into the Director, Product Development - Edibles and Oils and will support the commercialization process for our new product lines in the Edibles and Oils portfolio across all channels: Canadian Consumer, Canadian Medical and International.

You will facilitate all aspects of the project life cycle for new products, from ideation to manufacturing to commercialization, and help improve the cannabis experience for our consumers and patients.

Sound interesting? Keep reading...
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As the Project Manager, Product Development you will

Lead all aspects of project management, from integration to implementation, for Edible and Oil products
Partner with key stakeholders to manage delivery of initiatives, develop project plans, identify risks, and troubleshoot issues
Manage the intake process for new product pipelines to ensure all criteria levels are met before advancing through each stagegate
Utilize project management tools and coordinate project resources to ensure timelines and objectives are satisfied and processes are consistent
Document critical paths for all projects to identify and manage risks, and liaise with stakeholders to share project updates, metrics, and solutions for potential risks
Escalate potential risks, capacity issues or other project related concerns through established channels to avoid delays
Maintain project dashboards and data in relevant systems to ensure stakeholders have accurate information
Ensure all project resources are adhering to proper governance expectations and are aligned with project scopes, timelines, and best practices

You will be setup for success if you have

Postsecondary education, such as a Bachelor's Degree, in Science, Engineering or relevant field
5+ years of experience in a program or project management role
_(we would also welcome an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)_

Bonus points if you have

A PMP designation or equivalent certification
Prior experience working in a production environment specifically in the cannabis, pharmaceutical or food manufacturing industries

You're the perfect fit because

You have a deep passion for the growing global cannabis industry and are excited by the opportunity to work with Aurora
You are motivated by a rapid business tempo and have a strong desire to introduce innovative product lines
You can adapt quickly in any situation and thrive when navigating ambiguous environments
You have strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify potential hurdles and mitigate risks before they arise
You can inspire innovation at all levels of the organization and are not afraid to think outside the box to meet objectives
You have exceptional communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with others and convey information in engaging formats to drive stakeholder value

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 wo