Manager, Project Management, PMO Nutrien (Canada) Holdings ULC

Pmi-Sac; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex, cross‑functional initiatives across business and IT in our Calgary area. You will own scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and adoption outcomes while partnering with stakeholders to deliver measurable business value.

With 8+ years in corporate environments and a track record of ERP or transformation programs, you’ll ensure governance, benefits realisation, and a smooth transition to operations in a fast‑moving,

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering complex projects in corporate environments.
• Proven success leading large, cross-functional transformation initiatives (ERP, operating model, M&A).
• Experience in matrixed environments with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex cross-functional business and IT initiatives from initiation through benefits realization.
• Own scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and adoption outcomes.
• Ensure smooth transition to operations and sustained value delivery.
• Define scope, build delivery plans, and manage schedules, dependencies, and change control.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Oversee vendors and contractors, ensuring performance and delivery outcomes.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID).
• Ensure quality through requirements validation, testing, and stage-gate readiness.
• Maintain compliance with governance, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships across business, IT, and delivery partners.
• Facilitate governance forums and drive timely decision-making.
• Align delivery to strategic business priorities.
• Partner with Change Management to deliver communications, training, and readiness plans.
• Ensure adoption of new capabilities and sustained business outcomes.
• Provide clear, executive-ready reporting on status, risks, financials, and outcomes.
• Translate complex delivery topics into actionable insights.
• Apply PMO standards, tools, and best practices consistently.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and stronger delivery performance.

Skills

Execution discipline

Stakeholder management

Financial controls

Problem solving

Multiple initiatives

Delivery leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field

PMP or change management certifications considered an asset

Tools

ERP systems

PMO standards & tools

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers’ needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Portfolio Management within the Nutrien Business Solutions (NBS) PMO, the Project Manager leads the end‑to‑end delivery of complex, high‑impact initiatives. You will partner across business, IT, HR, Finance and external vendors to deliver measurable outcomes, enable adoption, and ensure benefits are realized. Success is defined by predictable delivery, strong stakeholder alignment, and business value achieved.

What You’ll Do:

Lead End-to-End Project Delivery

• Deliver complex, cross-functional business and IT initiatives from initiation through benefits realization
• Own scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and adoption outcomes
• Ensure smooth transition to operations and sustained value delivery

Drive Planning, Financials & Control

• Define scope, build delivery plans, and manage schedules, dependencies, and change control
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Oversee vendors and contractors, ensuring performance and delivery outcomes

Manage Risk, Quality & Governance

• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID)
• Ensure quality through requirements validation, testing, and stage-gate readiness
• Maintain compliance with governance, audit, and regulatory requirements

Lead Stakeholders & Enable Decisions

• Build strong relationships across business, IT, and delivery partners
• Facilitate governance forums and drive timely decision-making
• Align delivery to strategic business priorities

Enable Change & Adoption

• Partner with Change Management to deliver communications, training, and readiness plans
• Ensure adoption of new capabilities and sustained business outcomes

Communicate & Report with Clarity

• Provide clear, executive-ready reporting on status, risks, financials, and outcomes
• Translate complex delivery topics into actionable insights

Strengthen Delivery Excellence

• Apply PMO standards, tools, and best practices consistently
• Contribute to continuous improvement and stronger delivery performance

What You’ll Bring:

Experience

• 8+ years delivering complex projects in corporate environments
• Proven success leading large, cross-functional transformation initiatives (e.g., ERP, operating model, M&A)
• Experience working in matrixed environments with senior stakeholders

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong execution discipline with the ability to deliver predictably in complex environments
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
• Strong financial and project controls acumen (budgeting, forecasting, variance management)
• Advanced problem-solving and systems thinking capabilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive outcomes across multiple initiatives
• Sound judgment, resilience, and accountability for delivery results

Leadership & Collaboration

• Ability to lead without authority and build high-performing teams
• Proven capability to coach, mentor, and foster strong delivery culture
• Trusted partner to business leaders, providing insight on risk, trade-offs, and execution

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field
• PMP, or change management certifications considered an asset

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien’s compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien

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