Loblaw Digital

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

In this role you will work with technical teams and business partners to ensure that projects are delivered within timelines and the intended business objectives. In doing this, you will follow project management methodology, ensuring that the solution implemented is both supportable and sustainable.

As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will be accountable for the execution of project processes and deliverables in line with the project plan, including planning, financial forecasting, program communications, risk and issue tracking, and scope management.

Please note Loblaw's Return to Office Policy, is 4 days in the office

What You’ll Do: 

• Project work will involve: Supporting the ramp-up plan for new distribution center (greenfield site delivery), Transformation of existing distribution centers to upgraded Manhattan Active Warehouse Management System platform, and Supporting ongoing automation system enhancements
• Will work on strategic programs, enhancements, continuous improvements and stability initiatives (major incident management and escalation support)
• Financial Management - develop and actively manage a budget and resource plan, providing up to date financial status and monthly cost plans differentiating between operational and capital expenditures
• Communication – provide clear, consistent and timely messaging; both verbal and written; within the team and to technology and business leadership; facilitate effective and timely meetings
• You will lead and collaborate with cross-functional project teams (i.e. Infrastructure, Network, Security, and external vendor partners) to assist with the implementation of complex innovative solutions 
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including Project Plans, Stakeholder Registers, RAID logs, Weekly Updates, SteerCo updates, and Project financials, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

What You Bring: 

• Seasoned Project Manager: Demonstrating autonomy and leadership by taking initiative and directing cross-functional project teams effectively, drawing from a wealth of experience in driving project success independently.
• IT delivery function; Proven success developing and implementing projects with supply chain systems and within a complex organization 
• Demonstrated experience managing business expectations, leading project review meetings, managing and setting priorities where appropriate
• Innovative problem-solver: Constantly identifies opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancement, reflecting a proactive approach to project management refined through past experiences.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Project, MS Office Suite, Jira, Confluence and experience with Time Management tools (eg. Clarity or similar financial management tool).

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. 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.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

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. 

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.