Project Manager

Agropur•Longueuil, QC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Strategy sets the direction, but rigorous execution delivers results. In a context of significant growth and large‑scale strategic investments, Agropur continues to transform its operations and strengthen its industrial capabilities. Based in St-Hubert, the Project Manager will play a key role in delivering the major Bedford project, a transformative initiative that is directly aligned with the organization’s long‑term strategy. As the orchestrator of complex projects, the Project Manager leads multidisciplinary teams and ensures full project governance, including budgets, schedules, resources, deliverables, and overall performance. This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of projects, while continuously ensuring alignment with operational needs, business priorities, and defined scope. Working closely with key stakeholders including operations teams, support functions, governance committees, and the VRO you play a strategic role in creating value for the organization. Your ability to prioritize initiatives, structure decision‑making, and ensure clear and proactive communication will be critical to project success and the achievement of business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience
Experience in the food or manufacturing sector
PMP certification
Availability to travel to the Bedford site approximately 25% of the time
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English(English is required to collaborate with colleagues in other Canadian provinces.)

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute detailed plans for critical projects, including cross‑functional start‑ups
Manage and coordinate internal and external resources, including third‑party vendors and suppliers, for project execution
Provide vision and direction to cross‑functional teams and all stakeholders throughout the duration of projects
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, in close collaboration with the Engineering team
As a member of the Strategic Operations team, participate in all required meetings including daily alignment sessions to ensure risks and/or constraints are promptly escalated
Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives and projects spanning one or multiple business sectors
Master the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery from launch through full implementation and deployment
Understand the interdependencies between technology, operations, and the business plan
Maintain continuous communication with project managers and cross‑functional stakeholders to keep them informed of objectives, context, scope, timelines, requirements, and critical project issues
Work closely with the Engineering team to develop project budgets and obtain formal project approvals
Create, design, test, train, and document information to ensure proper system configuration and project success
Identify potential project risks and develop/implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and schedules
Monitor and track project milestones and deliverables