retail project managers x 2.

Our client, is expanding its technology transformation delivery team. We are seeking an adaptable, high-performing Retail Project Manager to join their centralized Transformation PMO.

In this dynamic consulting role, you will champion a diverse pipeline of critical business and technology initiatives. Stepping directly into active, high-priority workstreams, you will act as a key delivery leader within an elite generalist pool. You will map your foundational retail expertise to a rotating slate of complex projects—ranging from retail applications and software configuration to infrastructure updates and point-of-sale (POS) implementations—ensuring rapid execution, rigorous financial tracking, and seamless cross-functional delivery.

Duration: 6-Month Contract (with high potential for extension and contract-to-permanent conversion)

Location: Montreal (MTL) preferred / Hybrid

Core Domain: Retail Technology PMO, Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Store Operations

Language Requirements: English (French bilingualism is a strong asset)

Advantages
Enterprise Strategic Scale: Drive critical business and technology transformations for one of Canada's most recognizable, large-scale retail and food networks.

Diverse Project Portfolio: Expand your technical breadth by managing a rotating slate of projects, from commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software and cloud migrations to digital workflows (e.g., ServiceNow).

High Executive Visibility: Present directly to transformation directors and PMO executives, building a strong corporate profile within a national delivery network.

Contract-to-FTE Potential: Benefit from a specialized contract-to-permanent pathway, allowing you to establish a deep cultural and execution footprint before transitioning to a long-term permanent role.

Responsibilities
Adaptive Project Execution: Standardize, govern, and execute the end-to-end delivery of diverse technology projects, including retail application configurations, infrastructure rollouts, and front-end store systems.

Performance Optimization & Course Correction: Step into active, unbacked initiatives or legacy workstreams; proactively audit project health, correct lagging milestones, and accelerate time-to-value.

Stakeholder Integration & Alignment: Serve as the primary communication bridge between cross-functional business units (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Store Operations, Finance) and core IT delivery teams, translating complex operational requests into clear technical execution blueprints.

Financial & Resource Accountability: Actively manage end-to-end project accounting—governing internal full-time employees (FTEs), contract resources, and strategic third-party vendors against strict business case budgets.

Agile Risk Triaging: Navigate fast-moving retail cycles by anticipating resource bottlenecks, resolving platform integration dependencies, and maintaining continuity across regional banner-level rollouts.

Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of progressive professional experience operating as an IT Project Manager or Scrum Master within a structured corporate Project Management Office (PMO).

Retail Domain Expertise: Proven background in the Retail or Grocery industry. You must possess a deep, intuitive understanding of brick-and-mortar retail environments and how technology changes directly impact stores, operations, margins, and supply chain logistics.

Versatile Delivery Toolkit: Referenceable track record managing projects across various technology spaces, such as infrastructure deployments, application development, SaaS integrations, or operational workflows.

Ambiguity Competency: Demonstrated ability to step into in-progress or partially defined initiatives, parse out requirements, establish structure, and drive progress independently.

Stakeholder Communication: Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and facilitation skills, with the professional presence required to constructively challenge timelines and align director-level operational leaders.

Nice-to-Have Skills & Assets
Bilingualism (English/French): Strong written and verbal French proficiency is highly preferred to support major regional business divisions.

Being locally based in the Montreal (MTL) area to facilitate hybrid/on-site alignment.

Holding professional industry credentials, such as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) designation.

Summary
We are looking for project managers who do more than just update spreadsheets—the ideal generalist for this role is someone who thrives on change, possesses the emotional intelligence to navigate internal reshuffling, and treats an enterprise project budget as if it were their own capital. If you are a proactive, change-resilient Retail Project Manager ready to drive high-impact store and digital transformations, bring your execution discipline and collaborative mindset to our industry-defining PMO team today!

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