Sr Manager, Project Management, Centre of Excellence (24640)

This position is required to be on-site and can be located in Calgary AB or Saskatoon SK.

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose Feeding the Future is the reason we come to work each day. Were guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety inclusion integrity and results. When we say we care we mean it. Were creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe has a sense of belonging trusts one another and acts with integrity.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26000 employees we operate a world-class network of production distribution and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers needs and strive to provide a more profitable sustainable and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Reporting to the Director of Nutrien Business Services PMO the Senior Manager Project Management Centre of Excellence is accountable for shaping and managing the PMO practices and governance that lead to business alignment collaborative partnerships disciplined execution and business performance.

What you will do:

PMO Governance Standards & Reporting

• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks that ensure consistent oversight accountability and decision-making across all projects and programs.
• Define and enforce project lifecycle controls including stage gates risk management protocols and escalation processes.
• Support executive and steering committee engagement through structured reporting dashboards and governance forums.
• Develop and maintain standardized project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall Hybrid) aligned with enterprise strategy and best practices.
• Create and update project templates tools and documentation standards to promote consistency and quality in project & portfolio execution.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls regulatory requirements and audit readiness as it pertains to project delivery.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for project and portfolio performance.
• Oversee the creation of dashboards and reporting frameworks using tools like Power BI or PPM platforms.
• Provide actionable insights and trend analysis to senior leadership to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
  
  

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement Governance Standards & Reporting

• Establish and maintain process excellence and continuous improvement frameworks that ensure consistent oversight accountability and decision-making across all business improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain standardized process excellence and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Create and update templates tools and documentation standards to promote consistency and quality in process excellence and continuous improvement.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for process excellence.
• Oversee the creation of dashboards and reporting frameworks.
• Provide actionable insights and trend analysis to senior leadership to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
  
  

Capability Building

• Design and lead initiatives to strengthen project management process excellence and continuous improvement skills across the organization including Communities of Practice (CoP) training programs and workshops.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and mentor to project and program managers offering guidance on methodology application risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate regular learning sessions retrospectives and communities of practice to foster knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Conduct project management maturity assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for development.
• Build tailored improvement roadmaps and support their execution across business units and delivery teams
• Promote a culture of accountability excellence and continuous learning
• Act as a change agent to embed project management and process excellence throughout the organization.
  
  

Strategic Alignment & Oversight

• Ensure project and program objectives are directly aligned with Nutriens key focus areas (KPIs) and strategies.
• Provide updates to executive leadership on program status strategic risks interdependencies and performance against KPIs as needed.
• Deliver insights that enable data-driven decision-making and proactive course correction.
• Maintain visibility across portfolios to monitor alignment progress and benefits realization.
• Enable synergies by identifying opportunities for integration standardization and reuse of best practices across the PMO.
• Drive a continuous feedback loop between strategic planning execution and performance management.
  
  

Tool Enablement & Optimization

• Define the overall strategy and roadmap for project management and process excellence tools.
• Establish governance around tool usage data integrity user access and change management protocols.
• Train teams on standardized tools templates and systems that support efficient and effective project execution.
• Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of project and portfolio management (PPM) tools to support planning execution tracking and reporting.
• Customize and configure tools to align with evolving business needs project methodologies and reporting standards.
• Continuously refine resources and toolkits based on feedback and evolving organizational needs.
  
  

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Establish project quality assurance protocols such as reviews audits and health checks to ensure adherence to methodology and best practices.
• Monitor quality metrics across the PMO and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Collect and analyze feedback from project teams stakeholders and post-implementation reviews to identify recurring challenges.
• Conduct regular maturity assessments to gauge the effectiveness of PM practices and identify opportunities to elevate performance.
• Benchmark internal practices against industry standards and recommend enhancements to remain competitive and future ready.
• Create roadmaps for progressing maturity levels across the organization.
  
  

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide vision and strategic direction for the Project Management CoE aligning with corporate goals and initiatives.
• Act as a thought leader in elevating project delivery excellence across the organization.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams promoting accountability collaboration and performance excellence.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders functional heads and key business stakeholders to ensure alignment on project priorities goals and success criteria.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to executive sponsors and decision-makers.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across all levels to build buy-in for PMO standards frameworks and initiatives.

What you will bring:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business IT or a related field.
• Experience: 10 years of project management and 4 years of leadership experience with corporate-based teams.
• Certifications: Project management and change management certifications are valued.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to identify issues develop creative solutions and engage appropriate resources at all levels.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to lead by example foster collaboration and drive stakeholder engagement.
  
  

Execution & Prioritization: Strong ability to prioritize tasks and deliver on commitments effectively.

• Decision-Making & Facilitation: Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions and facilitate discussions for high-quality outcomes.
• Financial Management: Ability to collect analyze and report financial information across multiple portfolios.
• Continuous Improvement: Strong focus on driving efficiencies and implementing best practices.
• Business Acumen & Systems Thinking: Familiarity with project performance organizational development and enterprise-wide impact assessment.
• Communication & Influence: Ability to engage and communicate effectively across all levels from staff to executives in a global multicultural environment.

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The estimated salary that Indeed Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutriens compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will be posted until 11:59 pm MST on June 9 2025. In accordance with Nutrien policies you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements as permitted by law.

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