Project Manager

About Sonepar Canada

Sonepar Canada is an independently owned, family-run leader in the distribution of electrical, industrial, and safety products. Operating over 100 locations across 9 provinces with 6 regional distributors, it forms part of the global Sonepar Group, the largest privately-held electrical distributor worldwide, present in 40+ countries and employing over 45,000 staff.

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside a market leader with more than 40 years of industry experience.
• Become part of the top private distributor of electrical products and solutions worldwide.
• Engage in a continuously expanding electrical industry.
• Access the largest inventory to fulfill customer and sales commitments effectively.
• Explore diverse career progression opportunities across multiple business functions.

Role Overview

The Project Manager position within the Enterprise PMO team is pivotal in driving high-impact cross-functional projects that determine the organization’s future. Your scope will include IT implementations, process enhancements, and business-driven initiatives that align with strategic objectives. Responsibilities include integrated planning, risk and change management, as well as stakeholder engagement to ensure project success.

Core Duties

• Lead projects that support organizational strategic priorities and enterprise goals.
• Collaborate closely with the Enterprise PMO Director to synchronize project efforts with overarching strategies.
• Foster collaboration across different business units, operating companies, and IT teams to secure resources and clarify roles.
• Organize integrated planning meetings to coordinate seamless execution across departments.
• Create and execute comprehensive change management plans affecting business processes, technology, or structure.
• Develop training materials and conduct sessions to facilitate adoption of new solutions.
• Maintain clear communication to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout project changes.
• Promote adaptability and continuous improvement within project teams.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations, including updates for steering committees and sponsors.
• Escalate risks and issues proactively to support informed decision-making.
• Champion ongoing improvement and operational excellence during and beyond projects.
• Design detailed project plans including Work Breakdown Structures and agile methodologies as applicable.
• Coordinate resource allocation with IT and business leaders while defining deliverables, schedules, and action plans.
• Manage project charter, business cases, organizational charts, and stakeholder lists to monitor and control projects effectively.
• Oversee project scope, timelines, costs, and budgets to meet objectives.
• Maintain comprehensive RAID logs to manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with governance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize project management tools to track progress and report status accurately.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Project Management certification (such as PMP or PRINCE2) preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a project manager within an enterprise PMO or similar setting, delivering both IT and business projects.
• Proven skills in integrated planning, risk management, and change management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication abilities.
• Experience designing and implementing change management and training initiatives.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities in a collaborative, cross-functional atmosphere.
• Position located in Laval or Brampton, Canada.

Benefits

• Competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible benefits program with options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account, and RRSP matching.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and clear career advancement pathways.
• Company-paid life insurance plus employee-paid disability coverage.

Inclusion and Sustainability

Sonepar is deeply committed to sustainability and diversity, placing these principles at the forefront of our business operations. Recognized as a Diversity Leader and awarded GEEIS certification, we embrace equal employment opportunities from candidates of all backgrounds. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and included.

We also actively support accessibility accommodations for candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Application Information

We welcome your interest and invite you to apply for this exciting career opportunity. Please note only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.