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Digital Project Manager, Supply Chain - 6 Month Contract (Closed)

About the Opportunity

• Define and manage the project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with Digital Delivery team and a diverse group of Stakeholders/Vendors for a series of Supply Chain Digital Transformation projects within a manufacturing environment
• Effectively communicate project expectations to non-technical team members and Stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle
• Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendation reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
• Continuously develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary, during project cycle
• Effectively lead and direct internal and external project team members working within the project guidelines and Stakeholder expectations
• Work with project support groups as needed and partner with relevant Stakeholders to prepare and deliver project updates and statuses, drive task outcomes
• Ensure alignment and update of Exec Steering Committee, Business Process Owners, Key Subject-Matter Experts, and other organization groups
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to the appropriate personnel
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
• Determine impact of competing activities and develop mitigation plans
• 6-month contract position

About You

• University degree or college diploma in Information Technology, Business, or related field of study
• 5-7+ years of strong project management experience and a proven track record of successfully delivering results
• Strong previous experience in Vendor management is required
• Previous experience managing Digital Transformation projects is required
• Previous experience managing Supply Chain Transformation projects is preferred
• Hybrid Project Management experience with a strong background in Agile mixed with a little bit of Waterfall is required
• Project Management Certification is preferred
• Certifications within Supply Chain & Sales and Operations Planning Processes is preferred
• Agile Certification (i.e. CSM, PSM, PMI-ACP, and/or SAFe Scrum Master) is preferred
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Strong problem-solving, change management, and analytical skills
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
• Flexible during times of change
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
• Ability to bring projects to successful completion through political sensitivity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
• Able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #29245.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.