Senior Manager, Projects

Great Connections Employment Services; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Connections Employment Services is looking for a Senior Projects Manager to lead impactful programs in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role involves overseeing capital projects, ensuring alignment with stakeholders, and fostering a high-performing team. Candidates must have engineering credentials and extensive project management experience.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in project management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale capital projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Capital and Manufacturing Transformation Programs.
• Ensure alignment with departmental leaders on program governance and objectives.
• Manage program budgets and deliver timely reports on PMO initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Our client, a global leader in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of premium skin care products, is seeking a Senior Projects Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful projects within an organization that values innovation and excellence.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Markham, ON (with occasional travel to Scarborough locations)

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Management

• Lead, oversee, and strategically direct all Capital and Manufacturing Transformation Programs, emphasizing innovation and sustained improvement. Ensure alignment with departmental leaders on the Program Governance Model to support smooth program
  delivery and accountability.
• Design comprehensive program frameworks, aligning deliverables to achieve targeted cost efficiencies and adhere to budget forecasts. Partner closely with key stakeholders to monitor program milestones, ensuring that all program objectives are delivered
  within specified timelines.
• Proactively address escalated issues and risks from Project Managers, crafting rapid and effective solutions to mitigate potential impacts on program outcomes.
• Maintain vigilant oversight of program budgets, managing financials to ensure fiscal discipline and maximize ROI.
• Deliver precise, timely reporting on all PMO initiatives, keeping program stakeholders and senior leadership informed of progress and key milestones.
• Conduct comprehensive post-program evaluations to verify alignment with initial objectives and achieve continuous improvement benchmarks.
• Cultivate a high-performing Canada Supply Chain PMO team, fostering talent development, and operational excellence. Directly manage and support Project Managers to ensure they are positioned for success.
• Excel in stakeholder management and lead by example to inspire, coach, and influence individuals at all organizational levels, driving alignment and commitment to program goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required or licensed Engineer.
• Extensive experience (7 to 10 years) in project management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale capital projects and drive process improvements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and software tools.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.