Project Manager III - #190365

Location: Markham, Ontario

Job Description

Job Overview

The Project Manager III (PM III) leads complex, enterprise-wide IT initiatives that align with strategic business goals. This role manages technology projects such as omnichannel integration, ERP upgrades, and e-commerce platforms while ensuring well-planned and reliable delivery. The PM III collaborates with senior leaders, manages budgets and vendors, and oversees risk and system performance to support scalability and operational efficiency.

Duties

Essential Duties

Delivery

• Leads IT initiatives such as omnichannel integration, AI-driven personalization, or major ERP system overhauls.
• Oversees the rollout of technology platforms supporting e-commerce, supply chain optimization, or customer analytics.
• Ensures high-quality delivery during critical retail periods where system performance is crucial.
  
  

Involvement

• Works directly with stake holders, aligning IT projects with business goals like improving customer retention or expanding digital channels.
• Works with senior leaders on the IT team to maintain diplomatic relations with the business and stakeholders.
• Ensures IT projects are aligned with business strategies such as improving omnichannel experiences or streamlining warehouse management.
• Negotiates with vendors and oversees enterprise-wide system integrations.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Leads the execution of IT projects.
• Manages budget allocation and ensures ROI through better system efficiencies.
• Oversees IT risk management, including data security, regulatory compliance.
• Provides strategic direction to teams and collaborates with business leaders to ensure technology supports scalability and service.
• Constantly assess goals and objectives and brings options to the leaders for decision making.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills, Experience, Education, Certifications

• Years of Experience: 6-8+ years, managing large-scale IT projects with cross-functional impact on retail business.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree (typically business administration, information technology, computer science, engineering, or related field)
• PMP or equivalent required.
• Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Project management, IT management, etc.) is preferred.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Expertise in technology systems and architecture.
• Knowledge of transformation and modernization, and data-driven strategies.
• Leadership in vendor management, contract negotiation, and IT service delivery.
• Expertise in managing large-scale IT projects under tight retail timelines.