IT Architect, PMO

The Opportunity :

As a Senior Project Manager within the Project Management Office, you will lead end-to-end delivery of complex, enterprise-wide technology initiatives that enable Maple Leaf Foods’ strategic goals. You bring extensive experience guiding large-scale implementations—such as major Cloud platforms (S / 4HANA, TPM), enterprise applications, and digital transformation programs—across the full project lifecycle.

You excel at building high-performing teams, managing stakeholder expectations, navigating ambiguity, and driving successful outcomes in dynamic, evolving environments.

You will be accountable for overall project success, including technical strategy, disciplined execution, cross-functional coordination, risk management, and the organizational change required to embed new capabilities.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 29. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life :

As a Senior Project Manager, you will :

• Build and lead effective project teams, fostering trust, open dialogue, and shared ownership of results.
• Define project scope, goals, and measurable outcomes in collaboration with business partners and technology stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, resource plans, and integrated workstream activities.
• Identify, assess, and communicate project risks with thoughtful mitigation strategies.
• Ensure quality and control across scope, budget, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and recruit additional expertise as needed.
• Provide clear project updates to sponsors, leadership, and stakeholders, including status, risks, and recommendations.
• Lead project budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Oversee change management activities—including impact assessments, readiness planning, communications, and training support.
• Deliver projects to approved timelines, budget, scope, and quality standards.
• Lead large, complex teams composed of internal contributors, external partners, and multi-disciplinary subject matter experts.
• Partner with IT leadership to secure resources and resolve resourcing priorities.
• Prepare high-quality project documentation and governance materials, aligned with MLF standards.
• Track project deliverables using tools such as Teams, SharePoint, MS Project.
• Plan and execute cutover, go-live readiness, and transition-to-operations activities.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement within the PMO.

What You’ll Bring :

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods :