Manager, Corporate Strategic Project Delivery

Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation in St. John's is seeking a Manager, Corporate Strategic Project Delivery to lead technology-enabled corporate strategic initiatives from planning through delivery. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change control in collaboration with stakeholders and vendors.

Reporting to the Director of IT, you will drive governance and ensure smooth transitions to operations, including training and post-launch support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years project management experience on large-scale corporate strategic initiatives.
• Equivalents possible with education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project plans with timelines, resources, risk and change management.
• Translate detailed project requirements into technical deliverables and define scope and outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize cross-departmental processes.
• Apply PM frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid) and assess changes to schedules and budgets.
• Communicate status, issues and resolutions to stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely milestones.
• Support transition to operations, including training and knowledge transfer post-launch.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Problem solving

Prioritization

Change management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Information Technology / Computer Science

Tools

Visio

BPMN tools

Job description

Manager, Corporate Strategic Project Delivery

Job Category: Information Technology

Requisition Number: MANAG001295

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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St. John's, NL A1B3V1, CAN

Description

Manager, Corporate Strategic Project Delivery
Permanent, Full-Time Position
Corporate/Head Office
Competition No. C1120-26 MCSPD (I/E)

As a key member of the NL Liquor Corporation, reporting to the Director of IT, you will be the Technology Lead responsible for the successful planning, execution, management, change control and delivery of technology-enabled corporate strategic projects. The position works closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors and organizational leadership to translate approved strategic priorities into well-managed technology initiatives, ensuring delivery within established scope, schedule, budget, quality and collaborates with the Director, Enterprise Strategy, Risk and Transformation to support governance oversight.

Key responsibilities for the incumbent include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project plans, while prioritizing tasks and managing day-to-day operations, including documentation, timelines, resource allocations, risk and change management, and contingency planning to mitigate risks and ensure accountability for project outcomes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, document, and translate detailed project requirements into technical deliverables, define project objectives, scope, and outcome-driven measures, ensuring accurate execution and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support cross-departmental business processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending actionable improvements.
• Apply the NLC project management framework and leverage methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid) to ensure efficient project execution, adapting approaches as needed based on requirements while assessing the impact of project changes on schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies and expected project outcomes.
• Effectively communicate project status, issues, and resolutions to stakeholders, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to facilitate seamless project delivery, ensuring alignment of tasks and timely completion of milestones.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project transition to operational teams, providing necessary training, knowledge transfer and post launch activities to support sustainable adoption by the
• Assist in the annual budgeting process for technology projects, providing insights into resource allocation and project costs.
• Ensure compliance with Government procurement guidelines, policies, procedures, as well as application, infrastructure, and security standards throughout the project lifecycle by developing procurement plans, managing vendors, and adhering to established processes.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field) and 10 years project management experience, with at least 5 years of proven project management experience on large-scale, corporate strategic An equivalent combination of education and work experience can be considered.
• Excellent leadership, communication, conflict management, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring adherence to deadlines, project governance and quality standards.
• Ability to drive a positive team culture while fostering collaboration, communication, and empowering team members to contribute their best.
• Experience with business process modeling, analysis, and optimization techniques, including the use of relevant tools (e.g., Visio, BPMN tools).
• Familiarity with processes and systems related to retail sales, supply chain management, wholesale, logistics, marketing, finance, and human resources processes.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall, with the ability to adapt approaches based on project requirements.
• Certifications in leadership or project management, such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or other relevant areas considered an asset.

NLC values diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and strives to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented groups such as: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. If you are a member of an under-represented group, we invite you to self-identify on your cover letter or resume.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities (differing abilities) are available on request.

Closing Date: October 23, 2026

Please note, while we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.