Project Manager

Strategy sets the direction, but rigorous execution delivers results.

In a context of significant growth and large‑scale strategic investments, Agropur continues to transform its operations and strengthen its industrial capabilities. The Project Manager will play a key role in delivering the major Bedford project, a transformative initiative that is directly aligned with the organization’s long‑term strategy.

As the orchestrator of complex projects, the Project Manager leads multidisciplinary teams and ensures full project governance, including budgets, schedules, resources, deliverables, and overall performance. This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of projects, while continuously ensuring alignment with operational needs, business priorities, and defined scope.

Working closely with key stakeholders including operations teams, support functions, governance committees, and the VRO you play a strategic role in creating value for the organization. Your ability to prioritize initiatives, structure decision‑making, and ensure clear and proactive communication will be critical to project success and the achievement of business objectives.

A structured environment designed to deliver effectively:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation accrual

• Flexible remote work options

• Flexible group benefits, including access to telemedicine services

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, learning, etc.)

• Retirement plan with employer contributions

• Salary scale 006: $100,900 to $126,100 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and job‑related competencies.)

What you will put into action:

• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed plans for critical projects, including cross‑functional start‑ups

• Manage and coordinate internal and external resources, including third‑party vendors and suppliers, for project execution

• Provide vision and direction to cross‑functional teams and all stakeholders throughout the duration of projects

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, in close collaboration with the Engineering team

• As a member of the Strategic Operations team, participate in all required meetings including daily alignment sessions to ensure risks and/or constraints are promptly escalated

• Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives and projects spanning one or multiple business sectors

• Master the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery from launch through full implementation and deployment

• Understand the interdependencies between technology, operations, and the business plan

• Maintain continuous communication with project managers and cross‑functional stakeholders to keep them informed of objectives, context, scope, timelines, requirements, and critical project issues

• Work closely with the Engineering team to develop project budgets and obtain formal project approvals

• Create, design, test, train, and document information to ensure proper system configuration and project success

• Identify potential project risks and develop/implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and schedules

• Monitor and track project milestones and deliverables

The profile that excels in execution:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management within a manufacturing environment

• Experience in the food or manufacturing sector

• Experience managing full project lifecycle (budget, schedule, financial tracking, and governance)

• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders

• Strong organizational, structuring, and complex project tracking skills

• PMP certification

A role for those who turn plans into results.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in collaboration, transparency, accountability, and creating value in all that we accomplish. Our culture is built on mutual support, ownership, and a shared commitment to growing together. Joining the team means evolving in an environment where everyone contributes and takes pride in having a meaningful impact.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.