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Project Manager – Data & Integration Portfolio

Job in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Listing for: Cooke Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Project Manager, Business Systems/ Tech Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

The Role

Cooke is advancing its digital transformation through fusion Business Capability Teams and cross-functional Product Teams that deliver data, analytics, and automation solutions. As a Project Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of initiatives focused on data governance, master data management (MDM), analytics, and EDI/integration, many of which will be delivered in partnership with external vendors. This role ensures that these foundational projects are delivered with discipline, transparency, and measurable business outcomes across aquaculture, processing, distribution, and corporate functions.

Your mission:

  • Lead planning, execution, and delivery of data and EDI projects critical to Cooke’s digital transformation.
  • Manage vendor and partner relationships to ensure outsourced initiatives deliver value.
  • Apply project governance and risk management across the portfolio while balancing agility with structure.
  • Partner with business capability teams and IT leaders to align project outcomes with enterprise goals.
  • Key Responsibilities:

    Project Leadership & Governance

  • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics in collaboration with sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Apply Cooke’s project governance framework, ensuring alignment with Architecture Review Board (ARB) and Technology Business Management (TBM) principles.
  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations.
  • Establish and maintain project documentation including charters, risk registers, and change logs.
  • Delivery & Execution

  • Monitor project progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies to ensure timely delivery.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among IT, business teams, and vendors.
  • Manage escalations and conflicts to keep projects on track.
  • Ensure benefit realization by tracking outcomes against defined objectives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with business leaders, product owners, and capability teams.
  • Provide clear, concise project communications tailored to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
  • Facilitate workshops, planning sessions, and reviews to drive alignment and decision-making.
  • Continuous Improvement

  • Promote the adoption of project management best practices, tools, and templates across the organization.
  • Identify lessons learned and apply them to strengthen Cooke’s project delivery model.
  • Stay current on project management methodologies and emerging trends to enhance delivery maturity.
  • Skills &

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification an asset).
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex IT and/or business transformation projects.
  • Proven ability to deliver projects across multiple domains (applications, data, integrations, process optimization, vendor management).
  • Strong understanding of project governance, budgeting, and resource management.
  • Skilled in executive communication, stakeholder influence, and vendor coordination.
  • Skilled in stakeholder influence, executive communication, and cross-cultural collaboration.
  • Experience in manufacturing, food production, or supply chain environments is an asset.
  • Core Competencies:

  • Project & Portfolio Management
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management
  • Risk & Issue Management
  • Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving
  • Change Leadership across Global Teams
  • Join our team and enjoy the benefits of full-time year-round employment with competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career growth.

    Benefits Package:

  • H
    ealth Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
  • Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
  • Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement…
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