Innovation and Renovation, Project Manager (12 month contract)
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Position Snapshot Business area: Nestlé Canada Job title: Innovation and Renovation, Project Manager (12 month contract) Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid Compensation Range: $95,000 - $120,000 At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices . A Little Bit About Us While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, and Nescafe,, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.
We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.
Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.
What to Expect: We are looking for an Innovation and Renovation, Project Manager. This is a 12 month Contract role. This role will be responsible for the efficient, effective, flawless planning and execution of Innovation & Renovation (I&R) projects of medium to high complexity across the consumer value chain. This role may also include business process improvement initiatives. As an I&R Project Manager, you will be apply project management tools and skills to ensure the on-time launch and flawless execution of projects from ideation to project closure.
This position is an existing vacancy.
A day in the life:
- Lead the communication of project scope, objectives, key success criteria and expectations
- Build and manage the project schedule, defining the critical path, tracking activities to ensure functional team members are meeting agreed upon deadlines and approvals, generating and communicating status reports, and escalating critical issues.
- Facilitate problem solving for project setbacks and issues, using LEAN tools
- Preventive management of roadblocks and generation of project risk mitigation plans
- Coordinate and facilitating project discussions including kick-off meetings, project team meetings, risk assessments, lessons learned and post launch reviews
- Provide visibility and transparency to project status to cross functional team members, I&R Program Managers and Category Leadership Team.
- Develop, align and present projects for Gate Advancement, Deactivation and Scope Change at monthly Category Project Review Gate Meetings to Category Leadership team for review
Apply leadership, coaching and influencing skills to manage cross-functional teams and drive projects forward, ensuring time and resources are used effectively and efficiently to meet project and business objectives.
- Lead cross-functional team in identifying and mitigating risks and opportunities. Identify solutions to remove roadblocks and drive corrective action to meet project goals and business commitment.
- Drive accountability and transparency across the consumer value chain - Flagging /escalating conflicts or misalignment to I&R Program Managers, Functional Leader and/or Category Leadership Team (with transparency, discretion and as appropriate)
- Engage, leverage and challenge cross-functional team to optimize every step across the consumer value chain
- Support the Category I&R Program Manager in bringing transparency to I&R Portfolio status, gaps and optimization options thru sharing of Program insights, reports and dashboards
- Coach and Support Commercialization Project Specialists as required
- Act as a delegate for I&R Program Manager for key I&R Meetings
Responsible for the consistent application, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement of Nestlé’s I&R processes and tools
- Manage assigned projects and their cross-functional teams through the established processes, including the project review gate process.
- Identify, document and ensure implementation of business process optimization initiatives, in order to eliminate waste - creating value added best practices
- Drive proper and consistent use of the Nestle project management system by maintaining and ensuring data accuracy and documentation as specified by relevant policies and procedures, meeting established KPI's
- Maintain and drive effective use of project templates and documentation throughout project lifecycle
Role Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of cross functional experience preferred
- Minimum 5 years of effective project management experience
- Experience with stage gate methodology preferred
- Business / Commerce degree / BA required
- PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification an asset
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
- Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
- Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
- Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships
What You Need To Know We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
#Salaried
About Nestlé
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future.
We can trace our origin back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened in Cham, Switzerland, by the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. One year later, Henri Nestlé, a trained pharmacist, launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals ‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland.
Today, we employ around 273,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. With our headquarters still based in the Swiss town of Vevey, we had sales of CHF 84.3 billion in 2020.
Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category –offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families.
House rules: https://nes.tl/HouseRules
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Innovation and Renovation, Project Manager (12 month contract)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Snapshot Business area: Nestlé Canada Job title: Innovation and Renovation, Project Manager (12 month contract) Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid Compensation Range: $95,000 - $120,000 At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices . A Little Bit About Us While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, and Nescafe,, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.
We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.
Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.
What to Expect: We are looking for an Innovation and Renovation, Project Manager. This is a 12 month Contract role. This role will be responsible for the efficient, effective, flawless planning and execution of Innovation & Renovation (I&R) projects of medium to high complexity across the consumer value chain. This role may also include business process improvement initiatives. As an I&R Project Manager, you will be apply project management tools and skills to ensure the on-time launch and flawless execution of projects from ideation to project closure.
This position is an existing vacancy.
A day in the life:
- Lead the communication of project scope, objectives, key success criteria and expectations
- Build and manage the project schedule, defining the critical path, tracking activities to ensure functional team members are meeting agreed upon deadlines and approvals, generating and communicating status reports, and escalating critical issues.
- Facilitate problem solving for project setbacks and issues, using LEAN tools
- Preventive management of roadblocks and generation of project risk mitigation plans
- Coordinate and facilitating project discussions including kick-off meetings, project team meetings, risk assessments, lessons learned and post launch reviews
- Provide visibility and transparency to project status to cross functional team members, I&R Program Managers and Category Leadership Team.
- Develop, align and present projects for Gate Advancement, Deactivation and Scope Change at monthly Category Project Review Gate Meetings to Category Leadership team for review
Apply leadership, coaching and influencing skills to manage cross-functional teams and drive projects forward, ensuring time and resources are used effectively and efficiently to meet project and business objectives.
- Lead cross-functional team in identifying and mitigating risks and opportunities. Identify solutions to remove roadblocks and drive corrective action to meet project goals and business commitment.
- Drive accountability and transparency across the consumer value chain - Flagging /escalating conflicts or misalignment to I&R Program Managers, Functional Leader and/or Category Leadership Team (with transparency, discretion and as appropriate)
- Engage, leverage and challenge cross-functional team to optimize every step across the consumer value chain
- Support the Category I&R Program Manager in bringing transparency to I&R Portfolio status, gaps and optimization options thru sharing of Program insights, reports and dashboards
- Coach and Support Commercialization Project Specialists as required
- Act as a delegate for I&R Program Manager for key I&R Meetings
Responsible for the consistent application, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement of Nestlé’s I&R processes and tools
- Manage assigned projects and their cross-functional teams through the established processes, including the project review gate process.
- Identify, document and ensure implementation of business process optimization initiatives, in order to eliminate waste - creating value added best practices
- Drive proper and consistent use of the Nestle project management system by maintaining and ensuring data accuracy and documentation as specified by relevant policies and procedures, meeting established KPI's
- Maintain and drive effective use of project templates and documentation throughout project lifecycle
Role Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of cross functional experience preferred
- Minimum 5 years of effective project management experience
- Experience with stage gate methodology preferred
- Business / Commerce degree / BA required
- PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification an asset
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
- Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
- Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
- Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships
What You Need To Know We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
#Salaried
About Nestlé
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future.
We can trace our origin back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened in Cham, Switzerland, by the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. One year later, Henri Nestlé, a trained pharmacist, launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals ‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland.
Today, we employ around 273,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. With our headquarters still based in the Swiss town of Vevey, we had sales of CHF 84.3 billion in 2020.
Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category –offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families.
House rules: https://nes.tl/HouseRules