Project Manager, Commercial Canada - Remote

Aurora Cannabis Inc.; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry is seeking a Project Manager for their Alberta location. This role involves planning and managing commercial initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in project management and strong commercial acumen. The position offers a flexible and engaging work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial operations, sales enablement, or project management.
• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of commercial projects including new product launches.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to implement go-to-market strategies.

Skills

Project management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Sales enablement

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Project management tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

About Aurora

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you!

Aurora Cannabis is a leader in the rapidly evolving global cannabis industry, serving both medical and consumer markets worldwide. Dedicated to helping people improve their lives, Aurora is driven by science and innovation, with a focus on providing premium medical cannabis products produced with the highest standards. We proudly serve both patients and consumers across Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Our global brand portfolio includes Aurora, Being, CanniMed, CraftPlant, Daily Special, Drift, Greybeard, IndiMed, MedReleaf, Pedanios, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler Cannabis Co, and WMMC. Aurora's brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they are launched.

At Aurora, employees are at the heart of everything we do as we execute with excellence and agility. Whether in our manufacturing facilities, in our state‑of‑the‑art research labs or supporting our global business development, or, within our corporate functions such as HR, operations, government affairs, and more – our diverse A‑Team leads with expertise, passion and dedication every day. Together, we are opening the world to cannabis and making a meaningful impact for patients, consumers, our communities and our A‑team.

Job Summary

The Project Manager, Commercial Canada acts as a strategic execution partner to the Commercial leadership team, responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering key commercial initiatives and client implementation projects across a complex, matrix organization. Serving as a bridge between strategy and execution, this role drives alignment across cross‑functional stakeholders, manages critical workstreams, and ensures commercial priorities are executed with speed, agility, and discipline.

The ideal candidate brings strong project management rigor and commercial acumen, with the ability to manage executive‑level stakeholders, navigate matrixed teams, and implement structured reporting and governance. This role supports leadership through clear communication, performance tracking, and proactive issue resolution, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business growth and profitability objectives.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Lead the planning and execution of commercial projects including new product launches, trade programs, promotional campaigns, and key account initiatives.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and progress reports to ensure visibility and accountability across functions.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Channel Partnerships, E‑Commerce) to ensure timely delivery of project components.
• Track performance against key milestones, budgets, and KPIs, and proactively address risks or barriers to success.

Sales Enablement & Support

• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to implement go‑to‑market strategies and ensure sales teams are equipped for launch readiness.
• Support sales teams in preparing client proposals, RFP submissions, and presentations that align with business goals and compliance standards.
• Oversee pricing approvals, contract administration, and operational components tied to commercial execution.

Commercial Strategy & Executive Reporting

• Partner with Commercial leadership to develop board decks, quarterly business reviews, and strategy presentations that highlight performance, pipeline, and growth opportunities.
• Consolidate data and insights from multiple sources into clear, compelling narratives for executive and board audiences.
• Support the development of annual commercial plans, pricing strategies, and go‑to‑market frameworks in collaboration with Finance, Product, and Marketing.
• Identify trends and insights to inform strategic decision‑making and process improvements.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage client onboarding or custom deliverables to ensure a seamless transition from sales to operations.
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams to maintain alignment and transparency.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate and optimize project management processes, tools, and documentation for greater efficiency.
• Facilitate post‑project reviews and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the design of scalable frameworks for commercial project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (MBA or PMP certification an asset).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial operations, sales enablement, or project management.
• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience preparing executive‑level presentations and strategy decks for leadership or board review.
• Familiarity with CRM and project management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sales processes, go‑to‑market strategy, and commercial execution.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
• Skilled in planning, documentation, and progress reporting.
• Solid knowledge of commercial operations, pricing models, and sales enablement frameworks.
• Comfortable interpreting financial metrics and performance data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to distill complex information into clear insights.
• Collaborative, analytical, and results‑driven with strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable and organized, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and sound business judgment.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! You will be empowered to achieve work‑life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, meeting‑free Friday‑afternoons and more!
• Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology.
• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with cannabis.

Next Steps

Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and we will contact you if we see a fit via email.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyway. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity. Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities. (Hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!)

Diversity and Inclusion

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A‑Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know!