Project Manager, Business Strategy

At RONA, our employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance & PMO, the Business Project Manager’s mandate is to deliver the various projects for which he or she is responsible. The Project Manager must determine the best strategy, making full use of the resources allocated for the duration of the projects.

**Your role**:

- Determine the project strategy: content, scope, resources, time frame, costs, risks, level of quality, communications and training;
- Assist in budget assessment;
- Take responsibility for planning and monitoring the cost of assigned projects;
- Use methodologies and standards approved by the project department;
- Help plan and assign resources, in cooperation with the program director and unit heads;
- Take responsibility for project delivery and quality;
- Monitor project execution;
- Handle change requests in ongoing projects;
- Prepare and present progress reports to the project committee and management committee;
- Coordinate tasks and serve as the interface among the various stakeholders;
- Ascertain that post-implementation results are satisfactory for the client and the unit head before handover into operational mode;
- Provide unit heads with performance evaluation reports for the resources assigned to the project.

**The qualifications we are looking for**:

- University degree in business, information technology or the equivalent;
- Project Management Certification (strong asset);
- 10 years’ experience in project management, including 5 years as a designated project manager and 3 years managing cross functional projects;
- Experience in retail trade and distribution;
- Experience with a recognized methodology;
- A track record as an excellent communicator;
- Ability to make presentations to senior management;
- Several years’ experience in HR management on matrix-based projects;
- Fluent spoken and written French and English;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

- A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
- A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
- A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
- Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
- Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
- Electric car charging stations
- Career growth opportunities within the company
- An inclusive and safe working environment
- Promotion of work-life balance
- An employer that’s involved in the community
- And much more

If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.