Project Manager, Transport Business Development

at  Loblaw Companies Limited

LOCATION:

1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5
At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.
We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.
We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

REFERRED APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS ROLE.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

WHY IS THIS ROLE IMPORTANT:

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the day to day creative process of the in-house creative team and accountable for overseeing workflow and ensuring successful end to end execution. The successful candidate will be a hyper organized, meticulous lover of organization with a proven track record of project management and a real appreciation for how the right process supports creative success.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Act as project manager for creative team. Manage all project inputs and act as gatekeeper for all content. Ensure timelines are realistic and processes are being followed.
• Manage JIRA and Work front requests (content/project management tool) for creative team.
• Proactively identify and lead continual integration of Work front throughout creative processes
• Create content for IB leadership meetings, gather information from the vendor scorecard, identify priority vendors and financial results per period
• Ensure internal teams receive the direction and support needed to deliver successful work
• Lead daily team meetings to ensure team members are providing proper updates/conversion stages and meeting timelines for weekly reporting
• Manage review of creative with legal and organization on all supporting documentation
• Support the Business Development team (Domestic/Produce) on escalated vendors or vendor program issues
• Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What you bring:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Business, Marketing, Transport or equivalent. Strong preference for previous experience as a Project Manager.
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinker with a strong work ethic. Highly organized, able to prioritize multiple projects effectively and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in order to effectively source information, obtain approvals, build relationships, and provide sufficient influence to achieve success.
• Experience developing briefing documents, defining project goals and objectives, identifying project risks, developing project timelines and budgets, scheduling resources and managing multiple breakthroughs and deliverables.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word and Power Point and have a willingness to take on new programs and systems as needed.
• Work front experience considered an asset
• Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

TYPE OF ROLE:

Regular
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.