Intermediate Project Manager, Special Projects - 30615/30616

Location: Mississauga (5 Days a Week on Site)

Duration: ASAP until 01/31/2027

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

The Technology Project Manager is responsible for overseeing large-scale technology implementations for store operations, innovation initiatives, and strategic business projects. This role owns end-to-end delivery, from planning and budgeting through execution and close-out, ensuring alignment with the company's technology project performance standards.

Project assignments may span multiple programs based on business needs.

Role Focus - Special Projects

• Lead high-impact, cross-functional technology initiatives with evolving scope

• Support new store concepts, pilots, and innovation-driven programs

• Navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to changing business priorities

• Partner with multiple stakeholders to define requirements and deliver scalable solutions

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Financial Management

• Plan and manage projects by defining goals, success criteria, budgets, timelines, and risks

• Manage project planning and coordinate installations across multiple teams

• Create, track, and manage project budgets, identifying and resolving variances proactively

Implementation & Business Solutions

• Build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders to ensure project alignment with operational needs

• Identify and understand business requirements, delivering tailored technology solutions

• Offer expert guidance and foster collaboration among teams to drive results

Hardware & Infrastructure Coordination

• Manage procurement, delivery, and installation of onsite hardware and network equipment

• Coordinate infrastructure deployment with internal Technology teams

• Review and markup technical drawings in collaboration with engineering teams

Communication & Vendor Management

• Lead daily technology standups and ensure alignment across teams

• Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of services and equipment

• Provide ongoing stakeholder communication via regular meetings, weekly reports, and issue tracking

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Maintain detailed and organized documentation for use in current and future projects

• Identify process gaps and provide feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement

Installation Validation & Project Closure

• Oversee installation validation to confirm system functionality and connectivity

• Ensure project documentation, financials, handoff to the teams are completed

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in technology or infrastructure project management

• CAPM or PMP certification (preferred)

• Proven experience in managing project budgets and financial tracking

• Familiarity with networking and infrastructure concepts and best practices

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Strong stakeholder and vendor management capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguous or fast-changing project environments

Nice to Have: Experience in retail