Project Manager

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; customer RFI requests; or any other customer request that requires co-ordination with multiple internal stakeholders.
• 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.
• Timelines & Budget Management: Develop detailed project timelines for all projects including clear milestones, and budgets.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and proactively address potential delays or issues to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• 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 commercial operations, project management, sales, or a similar 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…

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Salary Range: $85,510 - $109,285

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, educations, skills and training.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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