Manager, Marketing & Brands Loyalty Projects

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited in Brampton is seeking an experienced Enterprise Program Manager to lead end-to-end planning and execution of major initiatives. You will develop integrated project plans, govern programs, manage risks, and report to senior leaders in a hybrid office setting (4 days in, 1 remote).

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience in retail, PMP or equivalent, and proficiency with AI-enabled PM tools, Workfront, MS Project, Smartsheet, Wrike or Asana, plus strong budgeting and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience across large programs.
• PMP designation or proven equivalent in managing complex projects.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and build project plans.
• Strong communication for senior leaders and executives.
• Experience with PM tools: Workfront, MS Project, Smartsheet, Wrike, Asana.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program delivery with integrated project plans and governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks and dependencies.
• Provide clear executive reporting on scope, timeline and budget.
• Facilitate senior-level decision meetings and maintain momentum.

Skills

Project management

Executive communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Self-starter / learning mindset

Leadership

Tools

Workfront

MS Project

Smartsheet

Wrike

Asana

Excel

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Role Mandate

Enterprise Programs are highly visible customer initiatives that drive engagement, loyalty and value for millions of Canadians.

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end planning and execution by developing integrated project plans, aligning numerous cross-functional teams, proactively managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring successful delivery against scope, timeline and budget.

You will establish project governance, facilitate key decision-making forums and provide clear executive reporting. The ideal candidate will influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority to build alignment and maintain project momentum.

You will bring bold, fresh thinking combined with a very strong project management acumen, and a solid understanding of marketing process and retail to help fuel successful program delivery.

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Program Management within a team of project managers, you are a project subject matter expert responsible for delivering high-impact enterprise programs like Hit of the Month, Collectables and Collect & Save stamp programs.

This contract role will be based out of the Brampton office at 1 President’s Choice Circle, Brampton and is hybrid with four days in office, 1 day remote.

What you’ll do

• Project Management: Lead end-to-end program delivery by developing integrated project plans, establishing governance, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks and dependencies, and providing clear executive reporting to ensure successful delivery against scope, timeline and budget.
• Collaboration:Build and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with relevant teams across the organization and enable a strong collaborative culture. Ensure clear and concise communication across stakeholders and build solid executional timelines with multiple stakeholders.
• Innovation:Continuously improve project delivery by leveraging modern project management practices, AI-enabled tools and standardized processes to increase efficiency and team effectiveness.
• Leadership:Influence project team performance through collaborative candor, adaptability and leading by example. Demonstrates a drive to achieve project success and is invested in the success of stakeholders. Lead project management meetings and documentation.

What will success look like

• Project milestones are delivered on time, within budget. Programs deliver planned KPIs including reduced expenses, increased sales/ enagement/baskets/trips.
• Risks identified early and managed proactively.
• Stakeholders remain aligned throughout delivery.
• Executive leaders have confidence in program health and decision readiness.

What you’ll need

• An ability to be a strong self-starter who is curious and always learning. A solid and established project management foundation with a desire to hone experience with large complex programs.
• 5+ years of project management experience, including large scale projects, within the Retail industry (including in-store and Retail Operations) with full project ownership and accountability.
• Experience managing projects within complex matrix organizations plus proven knowledge and ability to build a rigorous PM cadence to deliver projects successfully is mandatory.
• PMP designation, certification required or proven equivalent years’ experience managing complex and cross functional projects. This includes strong knowledge and understanding of PM principles and tools.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate across multiple stakeholders to build a comprehensive project plan to deliver key milestones.
• Excellent executive communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into concise updates and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Experience a demonstrated passion for project management tech – Workfront, MS Project, Smartsheet, Wrike, Asana etc.
• Strong efficiancy in MS Office programs, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Teams with the ability to easily navigate and move quickly.
• CAPEX and OPEX Budget understanding is required and experience managing project budgets is an asset.
• Confident with project reporting, dashboards and AI tools for project admin tasks.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 / 80.000,00$ - 110.000,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for a newly created position. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste nouvellement créé. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.