IT Architect, PMO

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives. This role requires 8+ years of project management experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in Cloud platforms or ERP systems. Responsibilities include team leadership, project scope definition, risk management, and stakeholder communication. The company offers competitive benefits and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Learning and Development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading complex projects.
• Experience with Cloud/SaaS and ERP implementations.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives.
• Build and manage project teams to drive success.
• Define project scope, timeline, and objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Cloud platforms

Education

University degree in a related field

PMP certification

Agile certification

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Manager within the Project Management Office, you will lead end-to-end delivery of complex, enterprise-wide technology initiatives that enable Maple Leaf Foods’ strategic goals. You bring extensive experience guiding large-scale implementations—such as major Cloud platforms (S/4HANA, TPM), enterprise applications, and digital transformation programs—across the full project lifecycle.

You excel at building high-performing teams, managing stakeholder expectations, navigating ambiguity, and driving successful outcomes in dynamic, evolving environments.

You will be accountable for overall project success, including technical strategy, disciplined execution, cross-functional coordination, risk management, and the organizational change required to embed new capabilities.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 29. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Build and lead effective project teams, fostering trust, open dialogue, and shared ownership of results.
• Define project scope, goals, and measurable outcomes in collaboration with business partners and technology stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, resource plans, and integrated workstream activities.
• Identify, assess, and communicate project risks with thoughtful mitigation strategies.
• Ensure quality and control across scope, budget, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and recruit additional expertise as needed.
• Provide clear project updates to sponsors, leadership, and stakeholders, including status, risks, and recommendations.
• Lead project budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Oversee change management activities—including impact assessments, readiness planning, communications, and training support.
• Deliver projects to approved timelines, budget, scope, and quality standards.
• Lead large, complex teams composed of internal contributors, external partners, and multi-disciplinary subject matter experts.
• Partner with IT leadership to secure resources and resolve resourcing priorities.
• Prepare high-quality project documentation and governance materials, aligned with MLF standards.
• Track project deliverables using tools such as Teams, SharePoint, MS Project.
• Plan and execute cutover, go-live readiness, and transition-to-operations activities.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement within the PMO.

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of leading complex, enterprise-wide projects—Cloud/SaaS, ERP (SAP or S/4HANA), or digital transformation.
• Experience with SAP, Cloud ecosystems, or large platform implementations.
• University degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• PMP and Agile certifications preferred.
• Experience driving organizational change and enabling adoption in complex environments.
• Demonstrated leadership of large teams (20+ members) across multiple disciplines.
• Exceptional stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Ability to collaborate closely with business and technical leaders, communicate vision, and build alignment.
• Strong understanding of business processes within CPG or similar industries.
• Knowledge of Cloud solution architectures, digital platforms, and modern implementation methodologies.
• Skilled influencer with the ability to guide teams through uncertainty and transformation.
• Adaptive leadership style suited to diverse situations and audiences.
• Excellent prioritization, communication, execution, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong business acumen, curiosity, and understanding of cross-functional operations.
• Self-starter with a strong bias for action and delivery.

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.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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