
Project Manager – Data & Integration Portfolio
- Saint John, NB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Lead planning, execution, and delivery of data and EDI projects critical to Cooke’s digital transformation.
- Manage vendor and partner relationships to ensure outsourced initiatives deliver value.
- Apply project governance and risk management across the portfolio while balancing agility with structure.
- Partner with business capability teams and IT leaders to align project outcomes with enterprise goals.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics in collaboration with sponsors and stakeholders.
- Apply Cooke’s project governance framework, ensuring alignment with Architecture Review Board (ARB) and Technology Business Management (TBM) principles.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations.
- Establish and maintain project documentation including charters, risk registers, and change logs.
- Monitor project progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies to ensure timely delivery.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among IT, business teams, and vendors.
- Manage escalations and conflicts to keep projects on track.
- Ensure benefit realization by tracking outcomes against defined objectives.
- Build strong relationships with business leaders, product owners, and capability teams.
- Provide clear, concise project communications tailored to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Facilitate workshops, planning sessions, and reviews to drive alignment and decision-making.
- Promote the adoption of project management best practices, tools, and templates across the organization.
- Identify lessons learned and apply them to strengthen Cooke’s project delivery model.
- Stay current on project management methodologies and emerging trends to enhance delivery maturity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification an asset).
- 5+ years of experience managing complex IT and/or business transformation projects.
- Proven ability to deliver projects across multiple domains (applications, data, integrations, process optimization, vendor management).
- Strong understanding of project governance, budgeting, and resource management.
- Skilled in executive communication, stakeholder influence, and vendor coordination.
- Skilled in stakeholder influence, executive communication, and cross-cultural collaboration.
- Experience in manufacturing, food production, or supply chain environments is an asset.
- Project & Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management
- Risk & Issue Management
- Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Change Leadership across Global Teams
- Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
- Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
- Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
- Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave for work-life balance.
- Wellness: Wellness programs and access to on-site gym facilities (available in some locations).
- Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
- Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.
- Convenience: On-site parking or parking allowance.