Project Excellence & Governance Manager

Nutrien; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture company is seeking a Project Excellence & Governance Manager in Saskatoon, responsible for delivering capital project management excellence within the Potash portfolio. Candidates should have at least 5 years of related experience, preferably in mining or industrial sectors, along with a degree in Engineering. This role emphasizes leadership and mentoring in a collaborative environment, and is onsite only.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related technical and/or managerial experience in mining, mineral processing, or a comparable industrial sector.
• Proven track record in managing projects within an industrial facility.
• Ability to foster collaboration across management teams and departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, governance, and control for capital projects within the Potash portfolio.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of capital processes.
• Mentor and coach Project Managers in skills development.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Diploma in Engineering Technology

PMP designation

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: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

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.

The Project Excellence & Governance Manager reports directly to the Senior Manager, Capital Portfolio and is responsible for ensuring that the Potash Capital Portfolio consistently delivers its intended business value.

This role provides strategic leadership, governance, and coaching across the Potash Operating Segment by strengthening project management practices, aligning processes with Nutrien’s Stage-Gate framework, and enabling continuous improvement in capital project delivery. The position partners with Site Portfolio Managers, Project Controllers, and Project Managers to drive excellence, ensure effective oversight, and build organizational capability.

This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and is not available for remote work.

Salary and title will be based on the level of education and experience of the candidate.

What you will do:

• Provide leadership, governance, and control to ensure efficient and sustainable implementation of all capital projects within the Potash portfolio.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of Nutrien’s capital processes across Potash sites through rigorous reviews of funding requests, Stage-Gate deliverables, and alignment with Nutrien’s project management framework.
• Resolve escalated issues and remove obstacles raised by Site Portfolio Managers, Project Controllers, and Project Managers.
• Consolidate project materials and prepare presentations for Senior Leadership, Nutrien President(s), and the Board of Directors.
• Support the Potash capital PMO in defining strategic objectives, developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and tracking performance to ensure effective use of capital.
• Provide input during project initiation to ensure appropriate stakeholder engagement and technical reviews.
• Deliver clear insights and reporting to senior stakeholders, positioning the portfolio to achieve business value and long-term strategic goals.
• Mentor, coach, and train Project Managers, including assessment of competencies, facilitation of front-end project development, and delivery of project management training.
• Guide Site Portfolio Managers and Project Controllers across six key areas: Leadership, Stage-Gated Project Management, Training & Skills Development, Project Analytics, Risk Management, and Cost Optimization.
• Engage, motivate, and inspire teams across the Potash Operating Segment to embrace change and continuously improve capital strategies, governance practices, and project management procedures.

What you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years of related technical and/or managerial experience in mining, mineral processing, or a comparable industrial sector (additional experience considered an asset).
• Proven track record in managing projects within an industrial facility.
• One of the following educational or professional backgrounds:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university (P.Eng designation considered an asset).
• Diploma in Engineering Technology, or equivalent, from a recognized institution.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) designation is considered an asset.
• Highly motivated leader with demonstrated ability to coach and develop people to maintain the highest levels of expertise and performance.
• Ability to succeed in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision, while fostering collaboration across management teams, sites, and departments.
• Strong facilitation skills with experience delivering project management training.

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.