Project Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network in Mississauga, ON, seeks a Strategic Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives from intake to implementation, ensuring alignment with governance standards and strategic priorities.

You will manage schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder communications, directing SMEs from areas such as Operations, Pharmacy and Clinical to deliver high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• University degree required in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Health Sciences).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of proven project management experience.
• PMP designation preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies is required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking with ability to connect projects to enterprise priorities.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Experience in the Healthcare industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned projects on time and on budget.
• Establish and manage governance structures required for successful project implementation.
• Complete comprehensive project control documentation throughout the project life cycle.
• Complete comprehensive and timely project analysis and reporting as per SEO standards.
• Develop and manage detailed work plans, schedules, project budget estimates and resource plans.
• Ensure consistency through the implementation of consistent tools and methodologies while maintaining documentation.
• Prepare, review, and submit reports to department staff and Senior Leadership.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Lead cross-functional teams of SMEs from key areas of the enterprise to align project work.
• Coordinate utilization of SMEs to assist in identifying and resolving business system needs.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Visio

Job description

Location: 1685 Tech Ave, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 0A7

Strategic Project Manager

Location: Mississauga, ON

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day. With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network (SHN)

Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network supports our retail stores to provide the best patient care to patients who require specialty drugs. We provide patient support programs for specialty drug therapies, providing physicians with resources to manage their patients, facilitating reimbursement, and enhancing patient compliance. We deliver superior customer service to patients, healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers to improve healthcare outcomes for all stakeholders.

Nature and Scope

The Manager, Strategic Projects plays a key role in supporting the delivery of SHN priorities through the execution of high-impact projects. Reporting into the Strategic Execution Office (SEO), this role is responsible for managing cross-functional projects from intake through to implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, governance standards, and organizational priorities.

What You Will Do

• Complete assigned projects on time and on budget
• Establish and manage governance structures required for successful project implementation
• Complete comprehensive project control documentation throughout the project life cycle
• Complete comprehensive and timely project analysis and reporting as per SEO standards
• Develop and manage detailed work plans, schedules, project budget estimates and resource plans required for successful project completion
• Ensure consistency through the implementation of consistent tools and methodologies while maintaining appropriate documentation which clearly illustrates project progress and success at completion.
• Prepare, review, and submit reports to department staff, customers, Senior Leadership, that are clear, concise, transparent, and accurate.
• Proactively take appropriate action to keep the project on track by identifying risks/barriers to success, scope creep, schedule challenges, and offering mitigation strategies.
• Chair/participate in relevant working groups for organizational projects and initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams of Subject Matter Experts from key areas of the enterprise (e.g., Program Management, Operations, Pharmacy, Clinical, etc.) to understand potential project impact on the organization, align project work, and execute activities accordingly
• Coordinates utilization of subject matter experts in the business segment to assist in the identification, validation, and resolution of business system needs
• Conducts team and individual end-of-project lessons learned
• Report all Adverse Events (AE) and Product Technical Complaints (PTC) immediately or as soon as possible upon becoming aware of the event as per current policies and procedures

What You Will Need

• University degree required in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Health Sciences)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of proven project management experience
• PMP professional designation preferred
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies is required
• Excellent effective communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking with ability to connect projects to enterprise priorities
• Excellent skills in assessment, communication, critical thinking, and decision making
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to conduct, lead and manage effective meetings
• Demonstrated leadership and a proven ability to influence decision makers at all levels within the organization
• Proficiency in MS Office and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio is required
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement processes an asset
• Experience in the Healthcare industry is an asset

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

Employment Type

Full time

Type Of Role

Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 / 80.000,00$ - 110.000,00$ (per year / par an)

Diversity & Inclusion

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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