Senior Director

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

As part of the Super Market Division, the Senior Director of Strategic Projects will lead a team responsible for managing short- and long-term initiatives that support the Division's strategy. Reporting directly to the VP of Super Market Strategy, Projects & Capital Planning and working with leads throughout the Division, you will plan, coordinate, and execute major projects to improve sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Accountabilities:

Project Management

• Lead key Divisional initiatives and projects through all stages of a typical project life cycle. These projects may occur across the functional range within the Super Market Division including merchandising, pricing, promo, operations, and capital.
• Drive and influence workstream leads / project managers on program activities to ensure deliverables are achieved on time, within budget and achieve the strategic goals of the program.
• Work with Project Managers to identify and assess project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Manage project operational and capital budgets and report on program results.
• Design and develop program / project presentations to key executive stakeholders throughout the business.

Planning

• Collaborate with Divisional leaders on the annual planning process across competitive environment research, strategy development, and creation of deliverables.
• Prepare executive presentation materials for internal and external meetings, including Management Board and Board of Director meetings.
• Facilitate planning meetings to support Divisional leads as they develop business and financial objectives.
• Align the Strategic Projects team's plans and initiatives to Loblaw's annual business objectives.

Strategy and Analytics Support

• Partner with Strategy group to structure and complete research and analytics to allow for effective strategy and tactic development.
• Identify internal experts required and develop strategies to resolve business issues.
• Provide analytic support for projects being managed (e.g., pre-versus-post performance across sales, share, margin, OSAT).
• Maintain and communicate project planning calendar to consolidate team activities.

Leadership

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the Super Market Leadership team, providing data-based insights and finding opportunities to build value in the Division.
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Strategic Projects team.
• Work collaboratively with leads and team members from the Strategy and the Capital Planning arms of the team.
• Build effective working relationships and collaborate across the enterprise.
• Other duties assigned as required.

Role Requirements

• University or college degree in Business, or an equivalent degree in a related field of study.
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience leading teams in a project management or strategy setting.
• Understanding of the Canadian retail industry and of the grocery sector including macroeconomic trends, competitive dynamics, and opportunities / risks.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent relationship builder and collaborator.
• Ability to effectively communicate to and influence all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and challenging the status quo for continuous improvement.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.