Project Manager

''•Toronto, ON

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

McCain Foods is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Supply Chain Excellence team. In this high-impact role, you will lead large-scale, cross-functional supply chain projects — including new distribution center launches, 3PL integrations and network optimization initiatives across North America. You will own the full project lifecycle from business case development through post-mortem, managing budgets of $3M+, cross-functional stakeholders, and third-party vendors to deliver on time and on budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or Information Systems.
3+ years of project management experience in supply chain, logistics, or distribution operations.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (CAPM, Prince2, Agile/Scrum).
Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects with budgets of $1M+.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project); advanced Excel skills preferred.
Strong analytical skills: cost-benefit analysis, ROI modeling, data-driven decision-making.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present to senior leadership.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 40%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP IBP/APO, S/4HANA, or equivalent ERP/supply chain planning systems.
Working knowledge of E2Open TMS (formerly BluJay), Manhattan WMS, or comparable Transportation/Warehouse Management Systems.
Power BI or Tableau experience for project reporting and performance dashboards.
Experience in food manufacturing, CPG, or cold chain/refrigerated distribution environments.
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification (Green Belt or higher).
Background in 3PL management, contract logistics, or distribution center startups.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for greenfield and brownfield warehouse openings, network redesign, and distribution center transitions across North America.
Coordinate internal stakeholders (plant operations, engineering, supply chain planning, finance) and external partners (3PLs, material handling equipment providers, general contractors) to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.
Apply supply chain management principles to streamline distribution networks and improve customer service levels.
Develop detailed business cases for large-scale, cross-functional projects ($3M+ total value, 4+ month execution) spanning Value Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Customer Solutions, and Finance.
Lead cost-benefit analysis, resource planning, ROI projections, and stakeholder approval processes.
Define project scope, milestones, KPIs, and success criteria; manage scope creep through disciplined change control.
Translate complex operational requirements into actionable project plans using project management best practices (PMI/PMBOK framework).
Create and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, RACI matrices, risk registers, and issue logs using project management tools.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings, prepare agendas, document decisions, and drive accountability across internal teams and third-party partners.
Monitor project health against timeline, budget, and quality metrics; proactively escalate risks and develop mitigation plans.
Conduct post-mortem and lessons-learned assessments; develop and implement process improvements for future projects.
Delegate tasks effectively; hold internal teams and external vendors accountable to scope, timeline, and quality commitments.
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, cross-functional partners, and external vendors.
Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly to all organizational levels — from front-line operations to executive leadership.
Manage competing stakeholder priorities; filter and synthesize input to maintain project focus and momentum.
Mentor and coach project team members and analysts in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across cross-functional project teams.
Champion a customer-centric mindset — ensuring operational changes consider downstream impact on service levels and customer experience.