Project Manager - Permanent Retail Displays
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About the role
The Central Group of Companies is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions, specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture.
If you embody integrity, teamwork, passionate excellence, and you enjoy working in a high-performing and high-energy environment, we are currently recruiting a highly motivated individual for the role of Project Manager- Permanent Retail Displays!
Position Summary The Project Manager, Permanent Displays is responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role requires a high level of adaptability, attention to detail, and proactive communication to successfully coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners. The Project Manager oversees the full project lifecycle—from initial client request through design, production, and final delivery—ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with client specifications. This role builds and maintains strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure seamless execution and high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Project & Process Management Lead and manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, design, engineering, creative, post) to align on project requirements and execution plans Facilitate project kickoff meetings, checkpoint reviews, and status updates with stakeholders Track project progress, identify risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies Maintain project tracking tools, perm project tracker, CE, F&O, Conductor Ensure client expectations are met and consistently exceeded in both product quality and service delivery
Financial & Procurement Management Prepare and manage quotes, purchase orders, bills of materials (BOMs), Production Orders and Fulfillment. Oversee procurement of custom materials through third-party vendors Monitor and manage project costs with Estimators to ensure profitability and alignment with budget targets
Qualifications & Experience Post-secondary education in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field Minimum 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment Experience working in a retail or POP (Point of Purchase) display environment is strongly preferred Exposure to purchasing, procurement, and vendor management Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Skills & Competencies Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with a strong customer service orientation Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong stakeholder management with a collaborative and transparent approach Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with ERP systems is an asset CAD knowledge is considered an asset Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high attention to detail
This is a current vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. We also utilize AI-assisted tools within our recruitment platforms to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist, not replace, human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.
Salary: $60,000-$70,000
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About The Central Group
The Central Group is a Performance at Retail company that ensures the highest possible return on your marketing-at-retail investment. To achieve maximum results, we combine the most unique shopper research techniques, the best of applied innovation through design, excellence in operations and retail execution, all offered at the highest possible value.
We are an award-winning, full-service designer and manufacturer of marketing-at-retail merchandising solutions. Our professional team works from a state-of-the-art complex to produce innovative packaging and in-store displays that deliver unsurpassed value to our clients. Combine Central’s world-class manufacturing capabilities, with its unrivaled creativity, and you come up with the most intelligent and innovative solution for your objective — guaranteed.
Your experience at Central begins with confidence that your organization will be building relationships with a team of highly experienced passionate industry professionals who have the best interests of your business at heart. Our people have decades of industry knowledge and experience from the entire marketing-at-retail spectrum allowing us to customize a solution uniquely suited to your business challenges.
We can help you win at Retail because we are:
- a vertically integrated retail marketing company focused on client performance
- industry leaders in the areas of display, packaging and technology solutions
- recognized as one of Canada’s best managed companies and top employers
- 4 facilities and over 400m sq. ft., including design, state-of-the-art manufacturing and fulfillment
- all Quality and Environmental accreditation including FSC, SFI and PEFC certifications
- deep corporate social responsibility commitments
- largest and most diverse design group with a history of history of 35+ years of industry leadership
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Project Manager - Permanent Retail Displays
Top Benefits
About the role
The Central Group of Companies is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions, specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture.
If you embody integrity, teamwork, passionate excellence, and you enjoy working in a high-performing and high-energy environment, we are currently recruiting a highly motivated individual for the role of Project Manager- Permanent Retail Displays!
Position Summary The Project Manager, Permanent Displays is responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role requires a high level of adaptability, attention to detail, and proactive communication to successfully coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners. The Project Manager oversees the full project lifecycle—from initial client request through design, production, and final delivery—ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with client specifications. This role builds and maintains strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure seamless execution and high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Project & Process Management Lead and manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, design, engineering, creative, post) to align on project requirements and execution plans Facilitate project kickoff meetings, checkpoint reviews, and status updates with stakeholders Track project progress, identify risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies Maintain project tracking tools, perm project tracker, CE, F&O, Conductor Ensure client expectations are met and consistently exceeded in both product quality and service delivery
Financial & Procurement Management Prepare and manage quotes, purchase orders, bills of materials (BOMs), Production Orders and Fulfillment. Oversee procurement of custom materials through third-party vendors Monitor and manage project costs with Estimators to ensure profitability and alignment with budget targets
Qualifications & Experience Post-secondary education in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field Minimum 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment Experience working in a retail or POP (Point of Purchase) display environment is strongly preferred Exposure to purchasing, procurement, and vendor management Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Skills & Competencies Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with a strong customer service orientation Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong stakeholder management with a collaborative and transparent approach Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with ERP systems is an asset CAD knowledge is considered an asset Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high attention to detail
This is a current vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. We also utilize AI-assisted tools within our recruitment platforms to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist, not replace, human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.
Salary: $60,000-$70,000
Not the right fit? Search for Project Manager jobs in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
About The Central Group
The Central Group is a Performance at Retail company that ensures the highest possible return on your marketing-at-retail investment. To achieve maximum results, we combine the most unique shopper research techniques, the best of applied innovation through design, excellence in operations and retail execution, all offered at the highest possible value.
We are an award-winning, full-service designer and manufacturer of marketing-at-retail merchandising solutions. Our professional team works from a state-of-the-art complex to produce innovative packaging and in-store displays that deliver unsurpassed value to our clients. Combine Central’s world-class manufacturing capabilities, with its unrivaled creativity, and you come up with the most intelligent and innovative solution for your objective — guaranteed.
Your experience at Central begins with confidence that your organization will be building relationships with a team of highly experienced passionate industry professionals who have the best interests of your business at heart. Our people have decades of industry knowledge and experience from the entire marketing-at-retail spectrum allowing us to customize a solution uniquely suited to your business challenges.
We can help you win at Retail because we are:
- a vertically integrated retail marketing company focused on client performance
- industry leaders in the areas of display, packaging and technology solutions
- recognized as one of Canada’s best managed companies and top employers
- 4 facilities and over 400m sq. ft., including design, state-of-the-art manufacturing and fulfillment
- all Quality and Environmental accreditation including FSC, SFI and PEFC certifications
- deep corporate social responsibility commitments
- largest and most diverse design group with a history of history of 35+ years of industry leadership