Overview:
Create value at TC Transcontinental.
At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.
We have been driving innovation since 1976.
Founded 50 years ago and 4,000 employees strong, Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), known under the TC Transcontinental brand, is a Canadian retail marketing services company, Canada's largest printer, and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Driven by the vision of a more informed, educated and prosperous society, TC Transcontinental propels its clients' success across the retail, education, book and information industries. With agility, creativity and boldness, we design and deliver innovative, high-value products and services.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who will contribute to establishing a new Project Management Office (PMO) for the Enterprise Technologies Group to help the organization prioritize, coordinate, and successfully deliver technology-enabled business initiatives. Hybrid work mode (2 days on-site).
As a Senior Project Manager, you'll play a key role in leading the delivery of complex projects across manufacturing operations, technology, finance, HR, and other business functions while shaping how the PMO operates. You'll help define the processes, governance, standards, and roadmap that enable the PMO to become a trusted partner to the business. The successful candidate develops a clear understanding of each group's priorities and constraints, anticipates cross-functional impacts, raises them early, and works with stakeholders toward resolution.
This is a senior individual contributor role that relies on influence, credibility, and collaboration rather than formal authority.
Responsibilities:
When your actions lead to success:
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Lead technology and business transformation initiatives from concept through implementation.
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Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, vendors, and stakeholder expectations.
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Partner with business and technology leaders to identify priorities, build business cases, and align solutions with organizational goals.
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Establish and mature PMO practices, including intake, prioritization, governance, portfolio reporting, and delivery standards.
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Drive organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption activities.
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Provide leadership with visibility into project health, resource capacity, dependencies, risks, and business value.
Qualifications:
When your expertise drives us:
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7+ years of project management, program management, or business transformation experience
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3+ years of experience structuring improvement initiatives from concept to approved-for-execution
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Proven success leading enterprise-wide technology or process improvement initiatives
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Experience establishing or improving PMO practices, governance frameworks, portfolio management, or project intake processes
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Strong business acumen with the ability to partner effectively with leaders across multiple functions
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Experience working within matrixed environments and influencing without formal authority
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Focus on bringing value and business analyst mindset
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Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
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Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or similar
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PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum, or related certification is considered an asset
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Pragmatic and outcomes-oriented; manages multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
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Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written (regular communication with clients based in and outside Quebec)
Nice to Have
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Experience in manufacturing, industrial, multi-site, or operations-driven environments
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Experience with Software Development or Tech domains
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Exposure to automation, AI, Power Platform, ERP, or digital transformation initiatives
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Experience supporting organizational change management and adoption
When benefits really help you live better:
We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:
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Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
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Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
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Paid time off
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Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
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Career development opportunities
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A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported
EEO
TC Transcontinental is committed to fair, transparent, and equitable hiring practices. We disclose that no artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated decision-making systems are used in our recruitment or selection process.
TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.
We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environment—promoting dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all, including persons with disabilities. Accommodations, including alternative formats, will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact
[email protected].
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