Project Excellence & Governance Manager

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural solutions provider located in Saskatoon is seeking a Project Excellence & Governance Manager. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Responsibilities include providing governance for capital projects, mentoring project managers, and driving process improvements. This position is not available for remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related technical and/or managerial experience in mining or similar.
• Proven track record in managing projects within an industrial facility.
• PMP designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, governance, and control for capital projects within Potash.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of capital processes.
• Mentor and train Project Managers and Site Portfolio Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Coaching

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Diploma in Engineering Technology

Tools

Project Management Software

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
• 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.
  • 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.