Position Title:  Program Delivery Lead (14 Months Contract)

BE A PART OF A REVOLUTIONARY CHANG

At Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (“RBH”), Philip Morris International’s subsidiary in Canada, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on smoke-free products.

With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to advance your career in endlessly different directions.

Embracing Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential drivers of innovation and success. Our commitment is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to share their unique perspectives.

We celebrate the innovation that diversity fosters and recognize that each employee's capabilities, experiences, and perspectives add value to our teams and our work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, ancestry, color, religion, marital/family status (including pregnancy), national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, immigrant and newcomer status, age, citizenship, or disability.

We strive to recognize and value diversity and equity, and to ensure the inclusion of equity-deserving groups and the four designated groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. We value, respect, and equally support applicants from these groups.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role aligns and manages functional project managers with business goals and objectives, reviews, and approval of business cases, KPIs, and maintains communication with all stakeholders. This role will work with the Manager Program Delivery as it will manage the Governance and project portfolio to enable the achievement of KPIs and ensure the achievement of the organization's OGSMs.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

(S&PD Model)

Becoming a dedicated project manager by leading and deploying gate 0 in the S&PD model, to assist in achieving business objectives - Consistent KPIS and budget monitoring – Aim for OGSMs and RBH Must Win Battles.

Programs

Manage strategic project progress against KPIs, milestones, and budgets, ensuring timely updates through the project reporting system (ePPM), steering committees, and recommending corrective actions as needed. Furthermore, becoming the owner between functional managers and the S&PD review board.

* Project Manager associates with being accountable for deliverables, reviewing project budgets and resources, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed and accountable throughout the project lifecycle via Gantt charts/ePPM.

SteerCo

Organize and initiate Steering Committee meetings along with stakeholders for projects Program Delivery participates in order to provide strategic oversight and guidance on achieving broader business objectives and capturing actuals.

SME/Developer

Subject Matter expert in coaching functional project leads on project management techniques/solutions to better equip them in their role and meet company objectives. Establishing the unison of templates, programs, and platforms.

Support

Support the maintenance and evolution of an appropriate governance structure enabling the achievement of business objectives/OGSMs and main RBH Must Win Battles (route to market, etc.). Support the reporting of project/initiative outcomes to senior management.

Governance Process

Continuously review processes through the lens of how project managers and stakeholders participate to maintain a lean and efficient governance process and ongoing participation by all.

Tracking

Support the oversight of material investment projects/initiatives by tracking progress against KPIs, milestones, and budgets, ensuring timely updates through the ePPM. Recommending areas of concern for escalation and corrective actions as needed. Work cross-functionally with functional teams as well as support functions (IT, Finance, etc.) to enable seamless access to IT capex and the reporting of actual costs.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

College/University degrees in relevant fields

Project Management Certification and have and/or am working towards the PMP designation. Ability to manage several projects of various calibers at the same time.

3+ Years of Managing and Coordinating Projects.

3+ Years of Agile Way of Working. Including Scrum Master, Lean, and Change Management.

2+ OmniChannel Experience

FFWD Experimentation Experience

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment while working with cross-functional teams under the pressure of time and results.  Strong business acumen, consumer, and product knowledge.

Experience in multi-product/multicategory business.

Analytical and critical thinking skills are strongly preferred. 

Strong project management skills are required.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to join an organization where you can grow in a wide range of business functions. You will have the chance to build your professional expertise, business understanding, and leadership capabilities in a collaborative, challenging environment where we will empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore. 

Our company fosters excellence in execution and is comprised of dedicated people all working together to continue to grow our status as industry leaders. We offer our employees a competitive salary, an attractive compensation package, including flexible work schedules (where applicable), health and wellness programs, and attractive benefits options. 

For this position, the salary starts at $106,820 and is a 14-month contract.

You will also be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected. Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.  

WHO WE ARE

Our parent company, PMI, is one of the world’s leading international tobacco companies. In addition to the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, PMI is engaged in the development and commercialization of smoke-free products.

RBH is thrilled to announce that we have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work, a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Click on the following link to learn more about what RBH believes: https://www.rbhinc.ca/home/what-we-believe.

We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us. We use artificial intelligence in the form of algorithmic software in the application process to create efficiencies when sorting applicants and facilitating an effective screening process. Notwithstanding, the artificial intelligence software does not engage in autonomous candidate rejection and requires human intervention in screening relevant applications. If you are unable to apply for a position online or require any further accommodation during our recruitment process, please contact: AODA.RBH@rbhinc.ca.

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