Senior Manager, Market Strategy & Projects

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

The Senior Manager, Strategic Projects is responsible for leading projects and driving initiatives that support the Super Market Division's long-term strategic plan. This dynamic and challenging role is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of Divisional projects. Successful candidates will work directly with executive sponsors, and collaborate with teams across different levels within the Super Market Division and the broader enterprise.

Accountabilities:

• Lead various projects through all stages of the project life cycle.
• Work alongside the Strategy team to build plans supporting the rollout of key business initiatives, including creation of project plans, roadmaps, and identification of milestones and risks.
• Manage project workstreams and working teams to ensure deliverables are on time and within budget .
• Organize and effectively facilitate project meetings to maintain accountability with working teams.
• Actively engage key stakeholders and executive sponsors throughout project for regular updates and alignment.
• Collaborate with stakeholder including Category Directors, Merchants, District Managers, Store Managers, Enterprise Support Teams, and other colleagues as required.
• Work with stakeholders to prepare presentation content for executive meetings.
• Be a thought partner and provide subject matter expertise in planning, prioritization and management of the project portfolio.
• Foster and contribute to a work environment that is collaborative and values transparency and curiosity.
• Follow appropriate compliance, risk management & governance in the execution of all activities.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years work experience required: retail, operations, merchandising, or consulting experience strongly preferred. Franchise and/or corporate store operations experience are an asset.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience/formal training in business management or operations.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills, including ability to develop relationships with both internal and external partners.
• Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and ambiguous environment.
• Independent problem solving, critical thinking, and resourcefulness, with attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare presentations and facilitate large group / cross-functional meetings.
• Ability to proactively manage stakeholders & working teams, and move forward quickly and independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines involving multi-functional teams.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Greenest Employers & Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.