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About the Role

The Senior Project Manager is an integral team member of Atlantic’s Transformation Management Office, responsible for leveraging technology to revolutionize core capabilities and maximize business outcomes. This role will join a growing team contributing to the digital delivery portfolio, focusing on systems, data, and automation to support Atlantic’s digital strategy. The role ensures the successful, end-to-end delivery of transformation projects and programs through active stakeholder engagement, partnering with IT and Business leaders to execute projects within agreed scope, cost, schedule, and quality, while ensuring desired outcomes are achieved.

Responsibilities

Define project priorities, objectives, scope and deliverables, in alignment with business goals, working in conjunction with business sponsors and delivery partners.
Develop and manage project plans, communications, tasks, milestones, risks, issues, and deliverables.
Deliver transparent and timely reporting of project status, issues, risks, and financials.
Lead and manage project teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Adapt to resource constraints and changing priorities to ensure successful project delivery.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional activities to drive discussions, develop solutions, solve problems, resolve uncertainties and assess project progress and health.
Determine critical paths and risks ensuring that mitigation plans are in place.
Plan and lead quality assurance and performance review sessions (stage gates) to mark major milestones.
Ensure established project change request process/governance is followed.
Support transition of projects to business-as-usual activities.
Travel within North America may be required.

Requirements

Project managed at least one full lifecycle HRIS implementation (Workday or SAP SuccessFactors), including planning, governance, scope, risks, testing, cutover, go-live, and stabilization.
10+ years’ experience delivering complex enterprise-wide, multi-region initiatives and ancillary technology implementations, preferably in Manufacturing.
University Degree in Business, Information Technology, or related major.
Certification in Project Management (PMP, Prince 2) or equivalent experience.
Experience working with different project delivery methodologies (i.e., Waterfall, Agile, SAFE), with a focus on agile and iterative value creation in a customer-centricity environment.
Ability to engage and influence stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively and with a high sense of urgency.
Ability to oversee multiple projects and excel in a complex and evolving portfolio.
Demonstrates appropriate flexibility in all situations and comfortable with ambiguity, while pivoting from macro to micro issues, from shaping the strategy agenda through to the day-to-day.
Ability to challenge the status quo, exhibit a mindset of creativity, determination and an energetic drive to succeed.
Demonstrates change leadership by successfully guiding the organization through change, while maintaining focus, intensity and team cohesion.
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check.

Skills

Change management (CCMP, CM2) would be an asset.
Architecture and Data Governance would be an asset.
Ability to communicate fluently in French would be an asset.

Location

Scarborough, Ontario

Work Type

Hybrid
Travel within North America may be required

Experience Level

Senior
10+ years’ experience

Education Level

University Degree in Business, Information Technology, or related major.
Certification in Project Management (PMP, Prince 2) or equivalent experience.
Certification in Change management (CCMP, CM2) would be an asset.

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $140,000 per year

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)
Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events
A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition
Opportunities for advancement and internal movement
Education assistance for continuous skill development
Academic scholarships for employees’ children
Safety equipment and PPE support program
Retirement savings and wellness initiatives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Company

Atlantic Packaging is a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States).
We’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact.
Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members.
At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

Equal Opportunity

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates.
If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.