Strategic Innovation Project Lead

2 weeks ago


Golden Horseshoe, Canada Nestlé SA Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a Strategic Innovation Project Lead to join our team at Nestlé Canada. This is a one-year Contract role based at our North York location, reporting into the I&R Program Manager.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing Innovation & Renovation (I&R) projects of medium to high complexity across the consumer value chain. This role involves applying project management tools and skills to ensure the on-time launch and detailed execution of projects from ideation to project closure.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead the communication of project scope, objectives, key success criteria, and expectations.
  • Build and lead the project schedule, defining the critical path, tracking activities to ensure functional team members meet agreed-upon deadlines and approvals, generating and communicating status reports, and advancing critical issues.
  • Facilitate problem-solving for project setbacks and issues using LEAN tools.
  • Preventive management of roadblocks and generation of project risk mitigation plans.
  • Coordinate and facilitate project discussions, including kick-off meetings, project team meetings, risk assessments, lessons learned, and post-launch reviews.
  • Provide visibility and transparency to project status to cross-functional team members, I&R Program Managers, and Category Leadership Team.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of effective project management experience.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification.
  • Experience with stage gate methodology.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a retirement savings plan.



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