Agropur Cooperative

Senior Manager - Engineering PMO

Agropur Cooperative$118K — $147K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field required.
  • Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or related discipline preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in project/program management, PMO leadership, or related fields.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in team leadership and development.
  • Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leaders.
  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is strong asset.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the PMO capabilities, driving governance and execution across capital initiatives.
  • Manage and develop a team of Project Managers for diverse capital projects.
  • Provide oversight for complex cross-functional programs, aligning with business objectives.
  • Establish and optimize project governance frameworks and reporting processes.
  • Drive portfolio visibility through data-driven dashboards and metrics.
  • Partner with senior leaders to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.
  • Identify risks and operational bottlenecks, implementing proactive mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Competitive work environment that fosters continuous improvement and leadership development.
  • Opportunities to build long-term capabilities in project delivery.
  • Access to advanced project management tools and resources.
  • Participation in strategic decision-making processes at senior levels.
  • Support for professional growth through coaching and development programs.
Full Job Description

Job Type:
Regular

What you will put into action:

  • Lead the organization's Project Management Office (PMO) capabilities, driving governance, portfolio management, and execution excellence across strategic capital initiatives.

  • Manage and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of capital projects.

  • Provide leadership and oversight for complex, cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enterprise objectives.

  • Establish, optimize, and sustain project governance frameworks, standards, methodologies, and reporting processes that enable consistent project delivery.

  • Drive portfolio visibility through data-driven dashboards, performance metrics, capacity planning, and executive reporting.

  • Partner with senior business and functional leaders to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, mitigate risks, and remove execution barriers.

  • Identify portfolio risks, resource constraints, and operational bottlenecks, implementing proactive mitigation strategies to improve outcomes.

  • Champion continuous improvement and PMO maturity by enhancing project management tools, processes, and organizational capabilities.

  • Foster a high-performance culture through leadership, coaching, talent development, and change management.

  • Balance near-term execution with long-term capability building to strengthen the organization's project delivery and operational excellence.

The profile that excels in execution:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field required.

  • Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline is preferred.

  • An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, program management, PMO leadership, operations management, engineering, or related fields.

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience leading and developing teams.

  • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leaders and key stakeholders.

  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is considered a strong asset.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strategic thinker with a systems-oriented mindset and the ability to navigate complex business challenges.

  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, accountability, ability to influence without direct authority, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

A role for those who deliver results through focused execution.

    About Agropur Cooperative

    Agropur Cooperative is a Canadian dairy cooperative headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. Founded in 1938, it is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the 20 largest dairy producers in the world. The cooperative has more than 3,000 members and operates 39 plants across North America. Agropur produces a wide range of dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. The cooperative also produces and distributes ingredients and functional solutions for the food industry.
    Learn more about Agropur Cooperative
    Size
    19,800 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1938

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