Job descriptionThe Activity Manager is responsible to facilitating the commercialization of projects including, Innovation, renovation, and deactivations. The Activity Manager will partner with the Project Lead (generally in Marketing), to facilitate and manage the scoping, planning and timing of any given project. The role is responsible for leading project teams to successfully plan and execute projects On Time and In Full. This role focusses on excellence in execution through leadership of the cross-functional project team, and escalation of options and recommendations as needed to relevant forums, to mitigate risks and unlock opportunities through data based decision making against the project brief.
Position: Project Manager
Location: Bolton, ON - Hybrid (2 days in office)
6 month contract with possibility of extension
Advantages
Best-in-class training and development, including a formal mentor and access to our client's University.
Ongoing coaching and mentorship, exciting professional and social engagement activities
hybrid work model- Tues, Thurs, Fri: WFH
Competitive pay with fun freebies and pet-friendly offices.
Responsibilities
•Build and lead effective project teams, and problem solving while managing or supporting projects
•Track and monitor projects from new products development through to execution
•Lead the team and the project through the stages and gate process, managing risks and creating mitigation plan;
•Demonstrate ownership for Continuous Improvement
•Develop collaborative relationships across all stakeholder and project teams using organizational agility & conflict management skills to proactively manage and mitigate issues
Qualifications
What are we looking for?
•3+ years of business experience (either Brand management/ Innovation, Supply Chain or Finance function), including 1 year of Project Management experience or related work
•Ability to build and lead effective project teams
•Ability to develop collaborative relationships across all stakeholder and project teams
Skills:
Time Management
Communication
Leadership
conflict resolution
problem-solving, time management, decision-making, teamwork, collaboration, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
Must Have:
Outlook
Teams
Microsoft Office
Good to have:
Clarizen
Summary
If you are a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager with a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and innovative company.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
