J. D. IRVING, LIMITED

J. D. Irving Limited, IT Division serves the challenging and diverse Information Technology needs of the J.D. Irving group of companies involved in industries as varied as forestry, food processing, transportation, manufacturing, retail and distribution. Our mission is to “Empower the Organization with Information on Demand”. We offer the opportunity to engage in innovative projects delivering business value in a diverse environment. In addition, we can provide challenging and rewarding career paths within our organization, as well as access to excellent training and development opportunities. We are committed to helping learn and grow with the organization.

We are currently seeking applicants for the following position located in Saint John, New Brunswick:

Project Manager

Our Project Managers are responsible for managing different types of business systems projects, with varying degrees of complexity for the J.D. Irving, Limited affiliate companies.  Project focus areas include product/tool selection, package implementation, application development, infrastructure, and systems integration. 
The position requires the ability to provide effective leadership in a dynamic environment.  We are looking for an individual who can assess opportunities, impacts and risks, and develop/implement comprehensive solutions. Experience in helping companies assess/modify their business processes in order to fully benefit from new technology is required as are strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
Education and Experience Requirements:
University Degree in Business, Computer Science or Engineering
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
5+ years experience in the successful delivery of applied business systems projects of progressively larger scale and complexity
Solid knowledge of JD Edwards or a comparable Tier 1 ERP
Strong written and verbal communication skills are a necessity.  In particular expertise in gathering and documenting user requirements.
Experience in the following, although not required, would be a definite asset:
Industry experience in Forestry, Pulp and Paper, Transportation, Shipbuilding, Retail or Consumer Package goods
Process improvement experience and training in LEAN or Six Sigma

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