IT Project Manager

Septodont; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of dental pharmaceuticals in Cambridge is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead IT projects and coordinate efforts among teams and consultants. The role focuses on project planning, execution, and finalization, ensuring alignment with business goals and service delivery excellence.

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits package

Bonus and reward programs

Discounted gym memberships

Programs supporting work-life balance

Employee recognition program

Professional and personal development programs

Social events and spirit days

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience managing IT projects.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetic industries is a plus.
• Must be available to work on all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize IT projects within deadlines and budgets.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Track project milestones and oversee through PPMO process.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Analytical Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Agile Methodologies

Documentation Production

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in IT or related field

Certification such as PMP

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Cybersecurity

Job description

Septodont is a leading manufacturer of dental pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The French-based company employs over 2,000+ people globally. We have six manufacturing plants in France, India, North and South America, and an international distribution network that is dedicated to serving the needs of dental professionals in more than 150 countries. Our North American operations have facilities in Ontario, Montreal, and Pennsylvania. It also has Latin American operations with facilities in Brazil and Colombia.

Our Cambridge, Ontario site is also home to our Novocol Pharma division, which focuses on contract development and manufacturing, specialized in sterile injectable cartridge and combination product manufacturing.

Our employees are our number one asset! We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation and benefit programs, discounted gym memberships, work / life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.

The company has an opening at its sterile injectable manufacturing facility in Cambridge, Ontario for an IT Project Manager.

Job Summary

The IT Project Manager reports to the IT Manager, Digital Workplace & IT Systems and is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing IT projects according to deadlines and budgets. This includes identifying and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. They will also define the project’s objectives and oversee the project through the PPMO process.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the company’s Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.

• Models expected behaviors within the team, driving a service excellence culture :

o Seeing everything through the lens of the customer.

o Paying attention to the physical environment because everything speaks.

o Providing service delivery that will create service wows.

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with management and stakeholders.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Oversee the project through the PPMO and stage gate process.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Performs other related duties and / or special projects as required in the department.

Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field (IT related field is preferred)
• Relevant certification is an asset (i.e. PMP).

Skills :

• Strong team player with the ability to lead and mentor staff, including remotely, as well as within cross-cultural teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse teams (proactive).
• Proficiency in French or Portuguese (Brazilian) is an asset.
• Agile in thought and action with the ability to tackle difficult problems analytically and to make well-reasoned business decisions (business acumen).
• Demonstrated experience guiding conflict resolution and facilitating employee relations activities.
• Experience in several project management methods : waterfall, agile…
• Familiarity with IT I&O technology, for example : Microsoft 365, Azure, Identity, Cybersecurity...
• Capability of producing high quality specification and documentation.

Experience :

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience managing IT infrastructure and operations projects
• Pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetic industry experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated track record of providing great customer service.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and other Employment related legislation such as the Employment Standards Act is considered an asset.
• Valid Driver’s license and passport (i.e. eligible to travel Internationally up to 10% of the time).
• Must be available to work on all shifts.

What we offer

Excellent compensation / benefits package.

Bonus and reward programs

Discounted gym memberships

Programs supporting work life balance

Employee recognition program

Professional and personal development programs

Social events and spirit days.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

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