Project Manager - Business Improvement

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation and logistics firm is seeking a Project Manager to drive business improvement initiatives within their division. The role involves developing roadmaps for transformational change, managing active projects, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates should have an undergraduate degree, 5+ years of project management experience, and strong communication skills. The position also emphasizes process improvement expertise, with Lean Six Sigma certifications considered a strong asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management within a complex business environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process improvement.
• Ability to communicate with confidence at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a business improvement roadmap for transformational change.
• Manage the portfolio of active and pending improvement projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Develop project plans and reporting tools.
• Lead select projects from inception through to implementation.
• Facilitate change management activities to ensure smooth transitions.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to project leads and team members.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Excellent communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Business Improvement and Safety, the Project Manager will be responsible for designing and implementing initiatives throughout the Transportation and Logistics Division.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or MBA considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably managing multiple initiatives within a complex business environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process improvement; Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) considered a strong asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate with confidence at all levels of the organization, from the front line to executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with leadership and key stakeholders to develop and maintain a business improvement roadmap that will drive transformational change within a large business in the Transportation and Logistics Division.
• Manage the portfolio of active and pending improvement projects, ensuring that activities align with short-term goals and long-term strategy, and optimize the available resources (people and financial).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure that action items are being addressed in a timely manner and risks are being identified and managed.
• Develop and maintain project plans and reporting tools to track progress, identify risks, and communicate updates to leadership.
• Lead select projects within the portfolio from inception through to implementation, ensuring improvements are adopted, objectives are met, and results are sustained.
• Facilitate change management activities, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder engagement across all levels.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to project leads, process owners, team members, and other stakeholder within the business as required.