Technical Project Manager

Affinity; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm in Toronto seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead a digital transformation initiative across retail and consumer goods sectors. This role involves managing PLM systems and supporting digital product integration. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in PLM and digital passport implementations, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across global teams. This position offers a contract role within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Referral bonuses up to $4,000

Inclusive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in global retail or consumer goods sectors.
• Demonstrated success in end-to-end PLM or Digital Passport implementations.
• Familiarity with organizational structures and project governance in large-scale environments.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLM and DPP program delivery across multiple global teams.
• Conduct GAP analysis and guide teams in designing future-state workflows.
• Ensure alignment of product data with ESG and DPP frameworks.
• Drive Agile delivery, optimize workflows, and support UI configuration.

Skills

PLM Ownership & Configuration (Centric, PTC FlexPLM, or similar)

Digital Product Passport (DPP) Integration

Digital Labeling (QR Codes, RFID, NFC Chips)

Lifecycle Mapping & Data Governance

ERP / WMS Integration

Agile Project Management & Workflow Optimization

Job description

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On behalf of our client, Affinity is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead a high-impact digital transformation initiative across a global retail and consumer goods organization. This role will be pivotal in delivering Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and a Digital Product Passport (DPP) program across international business units.

Responsibilities :

• Lead PLM and DPP program delivery across multiple global teams and business units.
• Conduct GAP analysis and guide teams through the design of future-state workflows aligned to business and technical goals.
• Oversee configuration of data models, templates, and sourcing logic for BOMs, costing, compliance, and product integrity.
• Ensure alignment of product data with ESG, traceability, and Digital Product Passport (DPP) frameworks.
• Partner with IT and business leads to integrate PLM with ERP / WMS systems and ensure data governance best practices.
• Champion PLM as the single source of product truth, facilitating workshops and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive Agile delivery, optimize workflows, and support UI configuration where needed.

Core Competencies & Technical Expertise :

• PLM Ownership & Configuration (Centric, PTC FlexPLM, or similar)
• Digital Product Passport (DPP) Integration
• Digital Labeling (QR Codes, RFID, NFC Chips)
• Lifecycle Mapping & Data Governance
• ERP / WMS Integration
• Agile Project Management & Workflow Optimization

Stakeholder & Team Management :

• Drive accountability and ensure consistent progress across multiple workstreams.
• Collaborate with internal business teams and external vendors to align goals and manage risks.
• Lead with confidence, facilitating clear decisions and maintaining momentum across projects.
• Communicate effectively across organizational levels—from technical teams to executive stakeholders.
• Bring strong influencing skills to align priorities and promote change adoption within the organization.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience in global retail or consumer goods sectors.
• Demonstrated success in end-to-end PLM or Digital Passport implementations.
• Familiarity with organizational structures and project governance in large-scale environments.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

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About Affinity :

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long-term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca.

Job Number : 12406

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting