Project Manager Ipro (Innovation and Productivity Realization Office) - Danone Canada

Location: Danone Canada: Toronto, ON or Boucherville, QC offices.

Reporting to: Senior Project Manager IPRO

Join Danone Canada as a Project Manager IPRO and lead innovation, renovation, and productivity projects across various product categories. Based in either our Toronto, ON or Boucherville, QC offices, you will collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Quality, and Purchasing departments, as well as North American plants and co-manufacturers. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager IPRO, you will manage a portfolio of product initiatives to drive sales growth and margin improvement, while leading cross-functional teams and overseeing project P&L, risks, resources, and planning. This role offers high visibility, diverse project leadership, and growth opportunities within a global company.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of product initiatives to drive sales growth and margin improvement.

• Engage with Marketing to understand business needs and identify productivity opportunities with R&D.

• Lead cross-functional teams and oversee project P&L, risks, resources, and planning.

• Provide project updates, escalate issues, and communicate with the Executive Committee.

• Improve project management processes.

Success Indicators and Challenges:

• Meeting launch deadlines and adherence to financial commitments while ensuring quality.

• Leading multiple projects and managing cross-functional work.

• Balancing attention to detail with a broader strategic vision.