Project Manager, IT

Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, GOLDTOE, and Peds. We've spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at

Reporting to the Director of the Project Management Office, the Project Manager will lead and direct Information Technology company-wide projects.  This includes defining a project plan and budget, driving the execution, financial tracking, quality control and final delivery of the project while adhering to required PMO project documentation and processes. The Project Manager is responsible for all communications, including that with project sponsors and stakeholders, as well as the IT Leadership team.  In addition, they must identify any risks or issues on the project, escalate these as required and propose corrective action plans. The incumbent must demonstrate superior collaboration skills and techniques to effectively mobilize cross-functional team members to meet project objectives.

The role

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Define project success criteria and communicate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Drive project teams through the project phases to meet milestones.
• Manage risks, opportunities, changes and conflict resolution within projects.
• Create project budgets and forecasts.
• Work closely with IT Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Perform administrative tasks related to the projects such as: booking meetings, creating agendas, meeting minutes, preparing presentations and documentation.
• Work with the team to develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management and share with the PMO Team
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members
• Conduct project lessons learned and provide recommendations in order to recognize successes and identify areas for improvement.

The requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information technology or other pertinent fields
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager
• Strong English written and spoken communication skills for collaboration with project sponsors, stakeholders' colleagues and third parties
• French spoken communication
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing environments and timelines
• Knowledge of Sharepoint and Smartsheet
• E1/JDE experience would be an asset
• PMI certification is considered an asset
• Collaborative leadership, exceptional influence and interpersonal skills. 
• Have an open mind
• This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to support customers, employees or markets located outside the province of Quebec or requiring services in a language other than French – mainly English.

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• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

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