IT Project Manager

Semex; Guelph; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture solutions provider is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead technology initiatives. This hybrid role in Guelph requires strong project management skills and experience in delivering IT projects across multiple domains. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and PMP certification, along with strong leadership and communication abilities. The role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Company-paid comprehensive benefits program

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching

Paid time off: Vacation, Personal, and Sick time

Employee Recognition Program

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing IT projects across multiple domains.
• Proven success delivering technology projects using various methodologies.
• Experience managing project budgets and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects.
• Manage scope, timelines, budget, risks, and resources.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

ITIL Foundation and Agile/Scrum certifications

Tools

ITIL Foundation certification

Agile/Scrum certifications

Job description

About Us

At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands‑on solutions needed to feed the world.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an IT Project Manager to join our Information Technology team. Reporting to the Vice President, Information Technology, this role will be responsible for leading technology initiatives by managing scope, timelines, budgets, and cross‑functional teams to ensure successful delivery. The IT Project Manager will also collaborate with business‑driven PMs across the organization, promoting consistency through standardized templates and frameworks. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in our Guelph, ON location.

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects aligned with business goals.
• Manage scope, timelines, budget, risks, and resources across the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure quality assurance, governance compliance, and continuous improvement through post‑project reviews.
• Promote best practices and consistent methodologies across business‑driven IT projects.
• Engage stakeholders through clear communication and relationship‑building.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure project alignment with IT and business objectives.
• Provide frameworks and tools to support project‑level consistency.
• Perform other duties as assigned per project requirements.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• ITIL Foundation and Agile/Scrum certifications are considered assets.
• 3–5 years of experience managing IT projects across multiple domains (e.g., infrastructure, software development, digital transformation).
• Proven success delivering technology projects using Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Experience managing project budgets, financial reporting, and vendor relationships.
• Strong leadership and influence skills to lead cross‑functional teams and inspire collaboration.
• Strategic thinking to align project goals with business strategy.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Why Join Semex

Health & Wellness

• Company‑paid comprehensive benefits program: including extended health and dental care for employees and eligible dependents
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Financial Security

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
• Competitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonus

Work‑Life Balance

• Paid time off: Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• Employee Recognition Program

Growth & Culture

• Learning and development catalog and opportunities
• Social committee events
• Annual allowance for Semex Shop to purchase Semex branded clothing and merchandise

At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

Semex encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting [e-mail].

At Semex we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.

We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.