Innovation and Renovation, Project Manager
Innovation and Renovation, Project Manager
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Innovation and Renovation Project Manager
Position Snapshot
Business area: NestléCanada
Location: North York ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W North York ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid
A little bit about us
While Nestlé is known for KitKat Gerber Nescafe and Häagen-Dazs our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.
We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3000 members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility courage and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. Were a team of changemakers who are curious and challenge the status quo that take risks that will help drive us forward.
Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement a great work culture and motivated employees.
What to Expect:
As an Innovation and Renovation Project Manager you will apply project management tools and skills to ensure the timely launch and detailed execution of programs of medium to high complexity Innovation and Renovation projects from idea to project close (i.e. I2L- innovation renovation moderate investment)
A day in the life:
- Lead the communication of project scope objectives key success criteria and expectations
- Identify project and program resource requirements and call out resource constraints
- Coordinate the project timeline mapping out critical steps supervising task progress to ensure team members meet deadlines and approvals communicating updates and raising urgent concerns.
- Facilitate problem solving for project setbacks and issues using LEAN tools
- Preventive management of roadblocks and generation of project risk mitigation plans
- Coordinate and facilitating project meetings including kick-off meetings project team meetings risk assessments lessons learned post launch reviews and additional meetings as required
- Improve communication and openness regarding program and project status for cross functional team members managers leading all aspects of I&R Programs and the Category Leadership Team.
- Develop align and present projects for Gate Advancement Deactivation and Scope Change at monthly Category Project Evaluation Assembly to Category Leadership team for review
Apply leadership coaching and influencing skills to manage cross-functional teams and drive projects forward ensuring time and resources are used effectively and efficiently to meet project and business objectives.
- Lead cross-functional team in identifying and mitigating risks and opportunities. Identify solutions to eliminate obstacles and propel corrective action to achieve project objectives and business dedication.
- Foster responsibility and openness throughout the consumer value stream - Identifying and addressing conflicts or discrepancies to I&R Program Managers Functional Leader and/or Category Leadership Team (with transparency discretion and as needed)
- Engage leverage and challenge cross-functional team to optimize every step across the consumer value chain
- Support the Category I&R Program Manager in bringing transparency to I&R Portfolio status gaps and optimization options thru sharing of Program insights reports and dashboards
- Coaches and supports Commercialization Project Specialists as required
- Act as a delegate for I&R Program Manager for key I&R Meetings
Responsible for the consistent application disciplined execution and continuous improvement of Nestlés I&R processes and tools (I2L)
- Manage assigned projects and their cross-functional teams through the established processes including the project review gate process.
- Identify document and ensure implementation of business process optimization initiatives to eliminate waste (both in and out of I2L) - crafting beneficial techniques
- Drive proper and consistent use of the Nestle project management system (I2L) by maintaining and ensuring data accuracy and documentation as specified by relevant policies and procedures meeting established KPIs
- Maintain and drive effective use of project templates and documentation throughout project lifecycle
Role Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of cross functional experience preferred
- Minimum 5 years of effective project management experience
- Experience with stage gate methodology preferred
- Business / Commerce degree / BA required
- PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
- Company matched pension plan
- Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
- Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
- Bonus eligibility
- Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care resources and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
- Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions gender or sexual orientation
- Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
- Up to 50% off Nespresso Coffee Machine Capsules and accessories
- Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé Nespresso and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply so please dont delay in submitting your application.
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education perspectives culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may é will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
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Employment Type
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