Manager, Strategic Projects

Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a Manager, Strategic Projects. This will be a remote role, with candidates ideally located in the Guelph, Ontario region.

About The Role: Our Manager, Strategic Projects leads the end-to-end management of projects and continuous improvement initiatives that drive cross-regional alignment and operational excellence. This role manages a diverse portfolio of strategic projects spanning digital, sales, operations and functional transformation.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Defines and executes project plans, scope, and budgets to ensure successful, on-time completion of strategic initiatives within a broad project portfolio

• Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborates with business leaders and functional teams to prioritize projects and ensure goals are aligned with organizational objectives

• Process Improvement: Develops and implements continuous improvement programs, leveraging methodologies like Six Sigma to enhance operational efficiency

• Knowledge Management: Documents project learnings and facilitates knowledge sharing across teams to promote best practices and future efficiency

• Change and Risk Management: Proactively manages project changes, identifies potential risks, and implements mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree within a relevant field of study

• Minimum of 5-10 years of proven project management experience, including a track record of successfully leading cross-functional projects

• Experience in agriculture industry preferred

• PMP certification and formal training in continuous improvement methodologies like Six Sigma are preferred

• Proficiency in project management software

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence others and work in a fast-paced, complex/matrix environment.

Expectation from the Role:

• Building strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

• Developing and implementing a continuous improvement program, leveraging methodologies to enhance operational efficiency, and ensuring that project learnings and best practices are documented and shared across teams to foster a culture of collaboration and efficiency

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group

• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!

• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance

• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement

• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)

• Annual bonus

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

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