Strategic Projects Manager

The North West Company; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The North West Company is seeking a Project Manager in Winnipeg to lead strategic projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they are properly planned and resourced and delivered within approved timelines and budgets.

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Transformation, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications

• Formal education or training in Project Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Project management certification such as PMP, CAPM (Certified associate in project management) or equivalent is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from initiation through completion, with governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning activities, including defining scope, objectives, risks, constraints, resources, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with the Director of Supply Chain Transformation to develop plans and allocate resources.
• Prepare proposals, work plans, schedules, and budgets with approvals obtained.
• Maintain baseline schedules, monitor milestones, and provide status reports to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage priorities, and ensure quality deliverables.
• Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and manage changes to scope and timelines.
• Conduct project audits, assess performance, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Develop and implement project communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and recommendations to executives as required.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project planning

Communication

Education

Project management certification (PMP, CAPM)

Job description

The North West Company is seeking a Project Manager in Winnipeg to lead strategic projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they are properly planned and resourced and delivered within approved timelines and budgets.

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Transformation, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership.