About us
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products, Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy's finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Engineering & Technical Systems; this role is accountable for the successful program management of multiple projects and resources to meet the strategic and tactical objectives of the organization. The individual will be work closely with cross-function leaders, senior business leaders, stakeholders and engineers to ensure effective development, priority setting, management and reporting of the project portfolio. This individual will also be responsible for the development, control and management of the Sofina Engineering Standards and Systems for capital management and project execution. The incumbent will be a member of Engineering Leadership Team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for the portfolio management of strategic capital projects that drives growth. The portfolio of projects will range in value from $500k+.
• Responsible for the development, management of Sofina Engineering Standards and Processes ( ie AFE)
• Drive for visibility on initiatives resulting in transparency and accountability for the Engineering team.
• Responsible for all Sofina engineering planning and performance with respect to reporting and tracking
• Manage multiple projects and resources through the project management life cycle while meeting the PMO stage-gate process
• Ensure project deliverables meet timelines, scope and budget in accordance with Sofina's management methodologies and best practices.
• Provide project and portfolio reporting to Project Champions, Steering Committees and Stakeholders
• Develop and maintain project documents such as project charters, integrated project plans, resource planning, issue/risk tracking, and project management governance documents
• Manage and maintain the AFE submission and approval process for capital projects.
• Develop, manage and maintain the Engineering Standards and Sharepoint site.
• Coach, mentor and train on the Sofina Project Management Standards
• Responsible for all engineering reporting and tracking within the department and to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Help champion the generation Sofina's Engineering KPIs. Leads and support training and roll out of KPIs to team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering degree
• Certified PMP
• P.Eng designation preferred but not required
• Over 7 years of project management experience
• Min 5 years progressive experience delivering large, complex initiatives within the food processing industry
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional project teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated track record of project delivery within approved plan, scope and budget
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to develop reports and make presentations to both non-technical and executive audiences.
• Expert skills in MS Office products including Sharepoint, and MS Project.
• Exhibit strong organization and project management skills, negotiating skills, problem solving skills with root cause analysis.

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.