Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full time opportunity for a Project Manager. This role can be based out of one our main offices including: Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON; Montreal, QC.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Execution Management:

- Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of a single project.
- Proficiency in Planview (or similar project portfolio management tools) is considered an asset.
- Ability to apply agile, waterfall or hybrid methodologies as appropriate to optimize project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop clear and attainable project objectives, build project requirements, and manage the triple constraint of cost, time, and quality.
- Create and manage the project plan to ensure delivery within budget, timelines, and expected outcomes.
- Monitor project status and manage deliverables to ensure quality standards and goals are achieved.
- Manage any changes in the project in accordance with project change management controls.
- Facilitate the completion of core project documents, including but not limited to Project Brief, Business Case, Project Charter, RAID log, and others.

2. Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership:

- Effectively communicate and engage with all stakeholders, focusing on the senior sponsor, to drive project engagement and ensure delivery is in alignment with business goals.
- Demonstrate ability to lead effectively through ambiguity by bringing structure, clarity, and direction to complex, evolving initiatives.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and foster strong relationships to support project success.
- Lead and manage project teams, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance.
- Support and contribute to departmental continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing processes, efficiency, and overall project management maturity.

3.



Risk and Issue Management:

- Identify, assess, and manage project risks to mitigate potential impacts.
- Develop and implement risk management plans and strategies.
- Ensure risks/issues are identified and escalated appropriately and in a time-sensitive manner.

4 Financial Management:

- Oversee the financial management of the project, including managing the in-year budget, multi-year financials, and benefits in partnership with finance.
- Ensure productive use of financial resources to meet project delivery requirements.

5. Resource Management:

- Plan and manage resource assignments with project sponsors and key stakeholders.
- Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of resources to achieve project goals.

6. Communication and Reporting:

- Provide regular, clear, and concise visibility into project status, including key decisions, dependencies, issues, risks, and metrics.
- Maintain up-to-date project documentation, status reports, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and reports to senior executives and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 5+ years of experience in project management, including overseeing complex, cross-functional projects or workstreams.
- Proficiency in managing project budgets and strong financial acumen.
- Experience in managing difficult stakeholders and influencing at the VP level.
- Agility in problem-solving within project management, utilizing both traditional and innovative methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability in coaching and developing team members.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or MBA preferred.
- Bilingualism in English and French would be an asset.
- The candidate will be expected to work with peers in other provinces in the development, development and implementation of tools and processes across Canada, as well as provide support to Sobeys employees across Canada.

📌 Project Manager (Stellarton)
🏢 Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
📍 Stellarton