Project Manager/Leader

Do you have 10+ years of experience in project/program management, ideally within retail transformation or large-scale enterprise initiatives? Do you have Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project for structured direction and task clarity? If so, this would be a great opportunity for you!

Our client is looking for a Project Manager/Leader for a 12 month contract in Toronto.
This is an onsite role.


Advantages
• Earn a competitive rate within the industry
• This role will be required to be onsite 4 days per week and move to 5 days per week in January


Responsibilities
o Release Planning & Execution: Develop and maintain a highly structured Microsoft Project plan, ensuring coordination across multiple workstreams while adhering to established program standards and delivery procedures.

o Scope & Timeline Management: Enforce strict scope control to prevent scope creep, safeguarding budget integrity, resource efficiency, and program timelines.

o Deployment & Cutover Strategy: Develop and oversee a comprehensive deployment and cutover strategy, ensuring teams remain on track and proactively addressing risks and dependencies.

o Resource Management: Lead cross-functional teams across Business and IT to ensure alignment with transformation objectives.

o RAID Management: Define and rigorously track Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) to ensure seamless delivery.

o Executive Reporting & Communication: Deliver regular updates to Program Leadership and Senior Executives, providing clear, concise, data-driven insights on project status and solution readiness.

o Change Management & Business Readiness: Drive organizational change and ensure all stakeholders are informed, aligned, and prepared for each release.

o Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all releases meet business transformation goals, industry standards, and best practices.

o Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Resolve challenges with strategic problem-solving and decisive action to keep releases on track.

o Hybrid Methodology Coordination: Manage the project using a hybrid approach, blending Waterfall and Agile practices for optimal task execution.


Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements
10+ years of experience in project/program management, ideally within retail transformation or large-scale enterprise initiatives.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project for structured direction and task clarity.
Proven ability to lead teams of 100+ individuals in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Exceptional communication and executive stakeholder management skills, including regular engagement with Program Leadership and C-suite leadership.
RAID management expertise, with a strong focus on risk mitigation.
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills to address obstacles and maintain release integrity.
Demonstrated experience delivering high-impact releases with aggressive timelines and complex dependencies.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing retail ERP greenfield implementations, digital transformation initiatives, supply chain warehouse management projects, or POS replacements is a plus.
Familiarity with enterprise retail systems such as SAP, Manhattan, BY Product Suite, Adobe Suite of Products, GK is an asset.
Knowledge of organization change management and technology-driven retail innovation.
Project management and release certifications (PMP or PRINCE2) is a must have.


Summary
If you are interested in the Project Manager/Leader role in Toronto, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.


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.

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