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Innovation and Renovation, Project Manager (12 month contract)A little bit about usWhile Nestl 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 Nestl Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. Were 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 expectationsBuild 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 toolsPreventive management of roadblocks and generation of project risk mitigation plansCoordinate and facilitating project discussions including kick-off meetings, project team meetings, risk assessments, lessons learned and post launch reviewsProvide 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 reviewApply 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 chainSupport 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 dashboardsCoach and Support Commercialization Project Specialists as requiredAct as a delegate for I&R Program Manager for key I&R MeetingsResponsible for the consistent application, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement of Nestls I&R processes and toolsManage 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 practicesDrive 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''sMaintain and drive effective use of project templates and documentation throughout project lifecycleRole RequirementsMust have CPG experienceMinimum 8 years of cross functional experience preferredMinimum 5 years of effective project management experienceExperience with stage gate methodology preferredBusiness / Commerce degree / BA requiredPMP (Project Management Professional) Certification an assetBenefitsFlexible and hybrid work arrangementsExcellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the companyUp to 50% off Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessoriesAccess to the Discount Company store with Nestl, 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 partnershipsWhat you need to knowWe will be considering applicants as they apply, so please dont delay in submitting your application.Nestl 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, veterans 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. Nestl will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.