Position Type: Regular - Full-Time This Project Manager position will oversee the delivery of one or more projects in a wide variety of fields, such as technology deployments, security, business, and technology led projects. The Global Technology Project Manager is responsible for the initiation, planning, controlling, monitoring, execution of and closing of projects linked to contracted deliveries. Responsibilities also include building project strategies for assigned projects using agile or the waterfall methodologies. Through team management, planning, project clarification, and process ownership, the Project Manager will facilitate creativity, help team members work together, remove impediments to progress, facilitate meetings, foster team empowerment and entrepreneurship, and enable the team to complete tasks on time at a high level of quality. The position requires a good communicator with experience in managing risks, adjusting schedules and tasks to meet committed timelines and can lead projects. Project Planning and Process Management Project Planning and Process Management Work amongst a team of Project Managers supporting waterfall and agile projects while sharing and driving agile ways of thinking and working Monitor and control assigned programs and project execution on time, budget, and quality The Project Manager must be able to build relationships with cross functional team members and stakeholders. Define projects and plans using short development cycles while focused on timely and quality delivery by team Manages the day-to-day work activities of team members, organizing and coordinating the team, and leading project status, daily huddles, and working meetings Identifies and resolves project issues and mitigates risks, manages deviations from plans, provides progress reports as needed Champions ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for agile project management and improve team efficiency and effectiveness Manage contract objectives and contract budgets Develop regular reporting on contract milestones, execution, and risk Team and Change Management Responsible for stakeholder management, collaboration, and execution approach Leads change management in a fast-paced, agile work environment. Leads team towards swift and clear decision making, pivoting, plans, and activating the team members simultaneously with new direction Helps to maintain entrepreneurial culture of team Strong business acumen, including industry- and domain-specific knowledge of the organization and its business units. Familiarity with industry digital trends and innovation Excellent analytical, strategic planning and execution skills Ability to follow the PMO processes, perform administrative tasks and have the skills to take on the role of agile Scrum Master Knowledge of project planning tools, such as Microsoft Project with evidence of practical application Knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others as well as manage conflict Comfortable navigating corporate politics and resolving conflicting priorities Minimum 10 or more years of experience in IT business/industry with Project Management experience Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required with PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) is considered an asset Strong communication and ability to manage multiple internal and external organizational relationships all while driving results Five to seven years in diverse roles with increasing leadership responsibilities across major projects and programs Demonstrated experience in managing "upward" among senior leadership and ensure accountability of team PMO Portfolio and Project Managers, VP Global Technology Product Solutions, VP Data Analytics, Regional HR Teams, Global Leadership Team, Corporate Communications It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccination restrictions easing across the globe we do not currently require employees to be vaccinated, but we reserve the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy Department: Project Management McCain Foods (Canada)