IT Project Manager

Novocol Pharma, a Septodont company; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead and manage IT projects at its state-of-the-art facility. This role involves planning, executing, and finalizing projects while ensuring they meet budget and deadline requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with diverse teams, manage resources, and drive a culture of service excellence. The company is committed to employee development and offers a range of benefits, including excellent compensation, work-life balance programs, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for technology and project management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent Compensation/benefits Package

Bonus and reward programs

Discounted gym memberships

Work-life balance programs

Employee recognition program

Professional development programs

Social events and spirit days

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing IT infrastructure and operations projects.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetic industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize IT projects according to deadlines and budgets.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring effective communication.

Skills

Team Leadership

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Analytical Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Project Management Methods

IT Infrastructure Knowledge

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Relevant certification (PMP)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Cybersecurity Tools

Job description

Company Details

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 a 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:
• Seeing everything through the lens of the customer.
• Paying attention to the physical environment because everything speaks.
• 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.

Recruitment Fraud – please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site. In addition, we will only use official corporate e-mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com) to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application, please delete the message and advise your e-mail provider.

Septodont Employee Referral – When submitting your application please select "Yes" to the referral question and provide the name of the Septodont employee that referred you in the "If yes, who?" field on your application.

Internal Job Posting Grade 10. The due date for internal applicants to apply for this role is February 18, 2025.

Contract type

Permanent