Project Manager, Product Commercialization

If you are self-motivated and have excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, change management, and project management skills, then this is the job for you! As the Project Manager, Product Commercialization you will be responsible for the successful execution and implementation of a diverse range of product & pack focused projects across the Canadian & International Cannabis Team. This will include priority initiatives spanning innovation, quality improvement, renovation, business continuity and productivity projects. Your role will involve building large multidisciplinary project schedules, leading team resources from across the organization to ensure project objectives are delivered on-time and on-budget according to defined scope, timeline and cost parameter, and collaborating cross-functionally to overcome obstacles across the course of the projects. The ideal candidate is energetic, collaborative and forward- thinking.

This position is based out of Toronto, ON. Moderate travel between business sites may be required.

What you’ll be doing:

Support the project and product development process from idea, concept, development, and commercialization, to launch

Lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring projects stay on schedule and to budget, through utilizing efficient planning, strong communication, leadership, and prioritization skills

Develop and execute communication to all stakeholders including leading and facilitating team meetings, status reports, and risk identification

Manage the constraints of the project parameters (cost, time, scope, quality)

Track key project milestones and adjust project plans and/or resources to meet conditions

Develop and track the budget for innovation and product development driven projects

Support the development, and continual evolution of the project management discipline (with focus on innovation), including the development of gold standard tools, templates, and processes in collaboration with the broader project management and cross-functional team

Coach, mentor, and train both staff and leaders throughout the organization on the use of project management tools and techniques, as well as standard methodologies

Ad hoc duties as required

You’ll need to have:

Undergraduate or College Degree required

Project Management or other relevant Professional designations is an asset (PMP, Black Belt, Six Sigma)

4+ years experience of on-the-job project management experience, leveraging project management tools and techniques

Experience in relevant consumer products industries (e.g, Consumer Packaged Goods, Pharmaceuticals, Adult Beverage/Alcohol industries, etc.).

Cannabis industry experience an asset

Technical knowledge and experience (R&D, Engineering, Operations, Supply chain, etc.) preferred

Experience using Microsoft Project is preferred

Proven track record of managing multiple large multidisciplinary projects simultaneously while staying on schedule and within budget

Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and direct teams, and use conflict resolution tools and techniques

Working knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques

Experience in workflow process mapping

Ability to engage stakeholders and collaborate at all levels of the organization and across all functions (sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, R&D/PD, operations, procurement, legal, quality, regulatory, etc.)

Demonstrated skills in coaching, mentoring, teaching, facilitation, and team building

Proven negotiation skills

Effective communication and presentation skills

Cronos Group supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in the job application process.

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