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About the Role

The Project Manager, Central Support is a 12-month term position responsible for supporting the operational and cultural integration of new stores and providing project management for a special project. This role coordinates cross-functional integration plans, ensures milestones are met, and facilitates key meetings and communications to ensure efficient execution and business value. This is not a people manager role; leadership is through influence and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end integration project execution using project management tools like Smartsheet.
Develop and maintain integration workplans, timelines, and deliverables across business functions.
Build presentation decks, schedule meetings, record minutes, and follow up on action items for Integration department meetings.
Plan and build presentation decks for acquisition store kick-off meetings in collaboration with Corporate Development and Integration teams.
Assist with the development and refinement of single and multi-store project plan structures.
Track and report on project plans to senior management and ensure cross-functional team accountability for acquisition-related tasks.
Monitor progress, resolve roadblocks, and report project status to senior leadership.
Utilize Smartsheet and other project tracking tools for task coordination, progress monitoring, and stakeholder updates.
Demonstrate initiative, planning, design, prioritization, execution, time management, monitoring, controlling, accountability, and independent work completion in special projects and project management roles.
Conduct in-depth data analysis for actionable insights on acquisition targets, performance metrics, and integration outcomes.
Own and execute the integration communication strategy to ensure stakeholder alignment and clarity.
Plan and coordinate integration town halls and closing meetings, including content development, logistics, and follow-up.
Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams and acquired locations for consistent messaging and expectations.
Assist the Director of Integration with communications to regional operations and senior management regarding acquisition store progress and performance.
Manage all aspects of acquisition inventory counts, including scheduling, developing instructions, and liaising with Finance for valuation.
Partner with Inventory and Operations teams to ensure accurate transfer and setup of inventory systems.
Manage, refine, and present acquisition store employee survey results to the Integration department, making recommendations for process improvements.
Assist the Integration department in identifying process refinements and efficiencies for improved proficiency and volume of change implementation with acquisitions stores.
Define and optimize key processes for integration success and long-term scalability.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and recommending solutions.
Support the leadership and execution of strategic, centrally led projects, including developing project plans, tracking progress, and coordinating stakeholders.
Facilitate working group meetings, capture decisions and action items, and provide regular project status updates to senior leadership.
Proactively identify risks, interdependencies, and issues, escalating as appropriate for timely project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a combination of experience and education in a related field.
5 years of experience in a Project Manager or related role.
Proficient in project management tools and methodologies (Smartsheet).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft tools (MS Project, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Experience with SaaS platforms is considered an asset.
Certification as a Project Manager – CAPM/PMP/Prince2 designation considered an asset.

Skills

Project Management
Integration Planning
Cross-functional Coordination
Communication Strategy
Stakeholder Management
Process Optimization
Data Analysis
Inventory Management
Smartsheet
Microsoft Project
SharePoint
Outlook
Word
PowerPoint
SaaS Platforms (asset)
CAPM/PMP/Prince2 (asset)

Work Type

12-month term position

Experience Level

5 years of experience in a Project Manager or related role

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
CAPM/PMP/Prince2 designation (asset)