Senior Project Manager

Kelly Services; Calgary; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact projects remotely. This role involves driving strategic initiatives, managing enterprise-level projects, and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of project management experience, proficiency in methodologies like Agile and Waterfall, and strong communication skills. Join this dynamic team to make an impactful contribution in shaping the future of agriculture.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience delivering business transformation initiatives, especially those involving automation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead definition of project scope, deliverables, benefits, and timelines.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocations.
• Monitor and report on scope, budget, and schedule performance.

Skills

Project management experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Collaborative skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP Certification

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Senior Project Manager

Why Join Us? Ready to lead complex, high-impact projects that shape the future of one of the world’s top agricultural companies? At Nutrien, you’ll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values safety, innovation, and integrity. As a Senior Project Manager in the Financial Project Management Office (Finance PMO), you’ll play a key role in delivering strategic initiatives across the business—while working 100% remotely. This is more than just a role—it\u2019s your chance to lead transformational change at scale in a company that’s helping feed the future.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll lead enterprise-level projects that integrate both business process enhancements and technology solutions. You’ll partner across teams and functions to ensure successful project delivery aligned with measurable business outcomes. Beyond traditional project timelines and budgets, you’ll be accountable for driving real value and helping the business achieve its strategic objectives.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading the definition of project scope, deliverables, benefits, and timelines in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Choosing and applying the appropriate implementation methodology (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) based on the project’s needs
• Managing project budgets and resource allocations throughout the lifecycle
• Building and executing comprehensive project plans that align with PMO standards
• Collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to drive engagement and organizational alignment
• Resolving project conflicts and risks through proactive communication and problem-solving
• Monitoring and reporting on scope, budget, and schedule performance
• Presenting project updates to steering committees and senior leadership
• Conducting post-project reviews and developing insights and recommendations
• Driving measurable business value through rigorous benefits tracking and delivery

Who We're Looking For

You're an experienced project leader with a strong track record of delivering results in complex, cross-functional environments. You bring a strategic mindset, a proactive attitude, and a passion for problem-solving. You thrive when working collaboratively, influencing without formal authority, and driving progress even in the face of ambiguity.

Must-Have Skills

• 10+ years of project management experience with increasing responsibility
• Experience delivering business transformation initiatives, especially those involving automation
• Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of stakeholders
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Proficiency in managing large-scale ERP-related projects (e.g., SAP, PeopleSoft)
• Proven expertise in project management methodologies
• PMP or other industry-recognized Project Management certification
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and team collaboration skills
• Adaptability in high-pressure and fast-paced environments
• Experience with Operating Model design & deployment (asset)

Sound Like You?

If you’re driven by meaningful results, excited by complex challenges, and ready to make an impact in a global organization, we want to hear from you. Join us in growing the world from the ground up—safely, responsibly, and collaboratively.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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