Business Planning & Project Management Officer

Nestlé SA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Manager to lead business planning and project management in Montreal. In this pivotal role, you will drive the strategic planning process, enhance project delivery, and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve market ambitions. Your bilingual skills in English and French will be essential for effective communication with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and innovation, where your contributions will significantly impact business operations and project success. This is an exciting opportunity to empower teams and lead strategic initiatives in a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and French for effective collaboration.
• Degree in Business or MBA with concrete business experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Market Strategy implementation with senior leaders.
• Establish and lead the Portfolio Project Management Office.
• Facilitate strategic discussions and accelerate key projects.

Skills

Bilingualism in English and French

Business Strategy Development

Project Management

Change Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Degree in Business

MBA or equivalent experience

Job description

Business Planning & Project Management Officer

What to Expect:
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Business Planning & Project Management Office based out of our Montreal office. Reporting directly to the General Management team, you will lead all aspects of the strategic planning process and ensure the successful implementation of the Canadian Market Business Strategy. You will also coordinate Market Business Strategy, performance management, and empower the Canadian organization with stronger project management prioritization & capabilities. You will also build business efficiencies through effective and agile project delivery, innovation and cross-functional collaboration. Join us to enhance business operations and represent Nespresso Canada to collaborators within and beyond the Market.

A day in the life:

• Lead the definition and implementation of the Market Strategy in collaboration with senior leaders and key partners.
• Lead Business Review meetings, MBS refresh, and Monthly Leadership Team meetings, gathering key takeaways and advancing important topics.
• Establish and lead the Portfolio Project Management Office (PMO) to optimize resource allocation and prioritize projects aligned with strategies.
• Support executive leadership team with HQ QBR preparation and contribute to the development of the business framework.
• Inspire change management program implementation to support strategy execution and market ambition achievement.
• Facilitate cross-functional strategic discussions, build arguments, and accelerate key priority projects for innovation and growth.

Role Requirements:

• Bilingualism in English and French is required for this position. The role involves frequent and complex collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market and/or internationally. These interactions necessitate a high level of proficiency in English to effectively perform the tasks associated with the job.
• Degree in Business, Economics, MBA or equivalent experience.
• Concrete Business experience across variety of functions & roles.

Preferred Skills:

• Extensive experience collaborating with and supporting senior management.
• Consistent track record in delivering business strategic projects.
• Experience in leading or participating in change management programs.
• Experience of creating a positive working culture, enabling empowerment and development of people.

What you need to know:
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.