Director, Programs & Major Project Delivery

Sobeys; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian grocery retailer is seeking a Director, Programs & Major Project Delivery to lead enterprise-scale initiatives that drive technology and transformation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong executive presence, and expertise in managing complex programs. This position requires a hybrid work model and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization, offering a competitive total rewards package.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Access to Virtual Health Care

10% in-store discount

Learning and Development Resources

Paid Vacation and Days-off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading enterprise technology and transformation programs.
• Proven success delivering complex initiatives in large, matrixed environments.
• Experience working across hybrid delivery models (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of enterprise-wide programs with a focus on technology.
• Work directly with executive sponsors and senior leaders to ensure alignment.
• Guide and mentor a team of experienced project and program managers.

Skills

Program leadership experience

Business acumen

Executive presence

Influence senior stakeholders

Bilingual in English and French

Education

PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification

MBA or relevant graduate degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 190825
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: Program & Major Project Delivery
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario; Alberta; Nova Scotia; Québec
City: Mississauga, Montreal, Ottawa,Calgary, Stellarton
Location: Tahoe Office

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Shape the future of transformation.

We’re looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to join us as Director, Programs & Major Project Delivery. This is a key role at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution — responsible for leading enterprise-scale programs and transformation initiatives that enable our long-term success.

You’ll bring a combination of deep program leadership experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to engage, influence, and align senior leaders across the organization.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

Drive Large-Scale Technology & Transformation Initiatives

• Lead the planning and delivery of enterprise-wide programs with a strong focus on technology and digital transformation
• Manage cross-functional roadmaps, program interdependencies, and change impacts
• Ensure programs deliver measurable business outcomes and value

Engage Executives & Shape Strategic Execution

• Work directly with executive sponsors and senior leaders to ensure alignment with business priorities
• Translate strategy into actionable program plans, drive accountability, and act as the escalation point for key decisions
• Influence at all levels with credibility, clarity, and confidence

Lead a High-Performing Program Delivery Team

• Guide and mentor a team of experienced project and program managers
• Champion delivery excellence, risk management, and benefit realization across initiatives

What you have to offer:

• 10+ years of experience leading enterprise technology and transformation programs
• Proven success delivering complex initiatives in large, matrixed environments
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification; MBA or relevant graduate degree is an asset
• Experience working across hybrid delivery models (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
• Background in ERP, digital, or IT modernization is a strong advantage
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset - we support teams and partners across Canada

#LI-Hybrid #LI-LM1

At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.

We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.