Project Manager, Business Innovation

Dollarama, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, IT, or related field
  • 5-7 years of project management experience, preferably in digital transformation or retail
  • Experience with complex operational project environments, specifically in-store deployments
  • Strong interest in POS systems, self-checkout technologies, and AI
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient in project management software, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Capable of managing multiple projects concurrently

Responsibilities

  • Manage business transformation projects from initiation to deployment
  • Lead initiatives focusing on POS and SCO improvements
  • Define project scope, timelines, and success metrics
  • Collaborate with teams to gather and document business requirements
  • Translate business needs into functional requirements and test scenarios
  • Coordinate and follow up with various stakeholders
  • Report on project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders
  • Assist in prioritizing projects in line with transformation goals
  • Support large-scale store network deployments with training and documentation

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact retail transformation initiatives
  • Involvement in innovative technology solutions like AI and automation
  • chance to collaborate with diverse teams across operations and technology
  • Engagement with international operations, enhancing global experience
  • Supportive work environment that values project management excellence
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr Director - Business Innovation within the PMO, the Project Manager, Business Innovation plays a central and strategic role in delivering retail transformation initiatives, particularly those related to point-of-sale (POS) systems, self-checkout (SCO) solutions, process automation, and the practical application of artificial intelligence.
The role ensures strong alignment between business needs, technology teams, and operations to deploy high-impact solutions at scale. The scope of projects will primarily focus on Canadian operations, with potential involvement in international operations across Latin America and Australia.

Key Accountabilities
• Manage business transformation and innovation projects end-to-end, from needs analysis through deployment.
• Lead initiatives related to the evolution of POS and SCO environments, in-store experience improvements, and process automation.
• Structure projects by defining scope, timelines, deliverables, risks, and success metrics.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements in collaboration with field and corporate teams.
• Translate business needs into functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios.
• Coordinate stakeholders (business, IT, security, operations, vendors) and ensure rigorous follow-up.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to portfolio project prioritization in alignment with transformation objectives.
• Support large-scale store network deployments, including documentation and training.
• Ensure the delivery of expected benefits related to efficiency, user experience, and operational gains.

Job Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Approximately 5 to 7 years of experience in project management, ideally within digital transformation or retail environments.
• Experience managing projects involving complex operational environments, including in-store deployments.
• Strong interest in point-of-sale systems, self-checkout solutions, automation, and artificial intelligence.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders at various levels.
• High level of autonomy, attention to detail, and results-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in project management tools, Excel, and PowerPoint.

We thank all interested applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted by our recruitment team.

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