JOB DESCRIPTION
What We Offer:

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Relocation cost (if applicable)

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manufacturing Execution Systems Leader and the Manufacturing Systems Integration Leader are key members of the Irving Consumer Products Operation Team and will play a critical role working with our operations teams across all sites, lead cross-functional teams, managing vendors, analyzing and documenting project/enhancement requirements, managing risks, ensuring quality assurance, engaging with stakeholders, managing project resources, reporting progress, facilitation and change management, and promoting and supporting continuous improvement.

• Project Planning and Management: Developing project plans, defining project scope, creating schedules, and allocating resources to ensure the successful execution of software development projects.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Leading and motivating cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Requirement Analysis and Documentation: Gathering and analyzing project requirements, documenting functional and non-functional specifications, and ensuring that requirements are clearly understood by the development team.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks, developing risk mitigation strategies, and proactively managing issues to ensure project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Quality Assurance: Overseeing quality assurance processes, conducting reviews, and ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with stakeholders, vendors, and end-users to gather feedback, manage expectations, and ensure that project deliverables align with business objectives.
• Resource Management: Allocating and managing project resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to optimize project performance and deliverables.
• Reporting and Documentation: Generating project status reports, maintaining project documentation, and providing regular updates to stakeholders and management on project progress, risks, and issues.
• Change Management: Managing change requests, assessing their impact on project scope, schedule, and resources, and facilitating change control processes to ensure project alignment with business needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvement, implementing best practices, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and development within the project team.
• Manage vendors
• Working as an influencer & evangelist for system adoption and developing system Community
• Developing systems roadmap and vision

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration or related field.
• Proven experience leading software upgrade projects, preferably in a business or enterprise environment
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to navigate complex project challenges in a timely way.
• Solid understanding of change management principles and extensive experience in driving organizational change.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices
• Experience with change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of SQL and other programing languages is a plus.
• Previous experience working with ITOP, RTDuet, PARCview and AVEVA PI is a plus.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
At Irving Consumer Products , we know the key to success is our people.
We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products - including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.
Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.