IT Project Manager II (HYBRID)

McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry.  Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada.  McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormick & Company Inc.

The Power of People is one of our five pillars.  It has been the foundation for McCormick's success for decades.  There is something inspiring about working at McCormick.  We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.  Without our employees, our success is not possible.  Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed. 

Position Overview

This role is responsible for the overall planning, estimation, budgeting, resourcing and successful on-time execution delivery for the McCormick Transformation & Technology global programs and project initiatives.

Oversees the coordination of day-to-day project management activities of assigned projects and associated workstreams to define, track, measure and report on timeline, scope and resources. This role requires demonstration of strong business and technical acumen and demonstrated ability to influence successful outcomes.

The Project Manager will work effectively in partnership and collaborate with key leaders from the multiple MKC business functions, process teams, Organizational Readiness team, Systems integration and other 3rd party partners and program leadership, among others. This role reports directly to the Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages key Regional and Global projects to assure on-time delivery, effective cost and risk management, and to minimize potential integration issues.        
• Coordinates the identification and resolution of project risks and issues. Drives continuous improvement and facilitates resolution.           
• Acts as a process advisor to project managers within Transformation & Technology. Leads post project reviews and close out sessions. Facilitates Process Improvement, trouble shooting and problem solving.           
• Oversight, development, communication and deployment of consistent project management best practices, including processes, tools and reports.        
• Defines key project metrics. Assists in the development of a consolidated portfolio management dashboard supported by standardized project metrics. 
• Leads project peer reviews and lessons learned sessions to assess and communicate project performance of key strategic projects (tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers).   
• Analyzes completeness of financial budgets established prior to project approval.          

Secondary Responsibilities

• Champion PMO ways of working, processes and tools
• Support project cutover, deployment, hyper-care and stabilization phases, including support for teams performing bug/defect/incident resolutions
• Serve as primary Project Manager partnering closely with systems integrator partners, Project managers, other program managers, workstream functional leadership, release & deployment leadership Release leads to drive execution & accurately capture and report on status
• Maintain visibility into the Program Plan & Schedule for assigned project and workstreams
• Responsible for predictable execution and delivery of assigned workstreams project plans working
• Collaborate with other project and program managers and integration team to manage cross-functional risks, actions, issues, decisions (RAID) and dependencies
• Facilitate communication between PMO and workstreams on integrated plan changes and external interdependencies that may impact release schedule and risks
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, may consider 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree in Information Technology
• 8+ years experience in the execution of complex projects in multiple technologies and functions; 6+ years of IT business experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment under pressure and sensitive situations.
• 6+ years comprehensive project management experience including large cross-functional and global initiatives.
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical. aspects of project management.
• Experience working with customers to develop solutions to complex, global business problems. Experience in / ability to travel to international business locations is required.
• Experience in working with diverse cultures is required.
• Fluency in other languages is a definite plus.
• Previous project management experience is required, preferably including leadership of teams which are diverse, global, cross-functional, cross-cultural.
• Handles difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, HR advice and respect for the individual and keeping in mind country regulations and cultural norms. Sets direction for others to work toward goals and completion of objectives. In-depth knowledge of consumer package goods and industrial food manufacturing businesses, and various functional areas globally.
• Ability to work with cross-functional and cross-regional teams. Demonstrated ability to apply independent judgment to solve complex problems; inspires loyalty and trust; handles oneself ethically, ability to motivate, ability to lead without formal authority; ability to influence outcomes; ability to get things done through others.
• Advanced negotiation skills with external service providers and internal business partners. Regularly communicates with Steering committees and function heads. Presents to executive levels of management. Coordinates global resources from GBS, business, and vendors.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, presentation, negotiation and communication skills. Ability to effectively relate and to communicate with all levels of management and employees. Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and Project Management Body of Knowledge. Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques.
• Advanced negotiation skills with external service providers and internal business partners. Regularly communicates with Program Leadership, Steering committees and function heads.
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Preferred Qualifications

• MS
• PMP Certification