At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
The Project Manager, Commercial Operations is responsible for overseeing and executing key commercial projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they meet business objectives, timelines, and budgets. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including sales, marketing, commercial strategy, supply chain, and operations—to drive product initiatives and ensure seamless execution of commercial priorities that support the company's growth and success in the marketplace.
How you will make contributions that matter...
Project Management: Lead and manage cross-functional commercial projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
End-to-End Coordination: Oversee the full project lifecycle through launch execution, monitoring, and closure. Maintain clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Manage key customer initiatives through the internal system, including, but not limited to, private label launches, product changes, exists, or transitions; review of customer RFI requests with multiple internal stakeholders or any other customer requests that require co-ordination.
Lead the collection and input of data required for internal systems to effectively execute on launches or product changes
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the key interface with the sales team and the main point of contact for project stakeholders, including marketing, sales, finance, R&D, operations, and external partners. Hold stakeholders accountable for timely deliverables and provided updates and resolve issues as they arise.
Management of timelines: Develop detailed project timelines for all projects, including clear milestones.
Monitor progress, manage risks, and proactively address potential delays or issues to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget guidelines provided by stakeholders/cross-functional teams.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Track project performance metrics, compile reports, and present key updates to stakeholders. Provide actionable recommendations based on performance and feedback.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements to streamline project execution, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.
You are best suited for the role if you have...
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in project management in commercial manufacturing operations, sales, or a similar industrial role.
Experience in managing projects with multiple cross-functional stakeholders to deliver strong business results.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improve performance.
Excellent communication and collaboration capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Competencies:
Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across teams to drive results.
Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leverages analytics to inform approach.
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and quality in all work
Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic and evolving business environments
We support and care for our employees by providing them with…
Meaningful compensation & benefits that help employees care for their families, such as: Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K, Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid time off.
Employee recognition and incentive programs.
Opportunities to contribute to your community via a Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program and site…