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Chef de projet senior, commercialisation / Senior Project Manager, Commercialization
Cannara Biotech Inc.
Montreal, CAN
Full Time
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About the Role
Cannara Biotech seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee new product commercialization initiatives across brands and categories. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, R&D, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to manage the full lifecycle from concept to launch.
Key Skills for This Role
Project ManagementCross functional CollaborationRisk AssessmentTrelloAsanaSmartsheet
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project timelines with clear milestones, deadlines, and deliverables
- Oversee multiple new product development projects simultaneously, adjusting priorities and schedules as needed
- Monitor progress across all phases and ensure timely completion of each stage
- Manage risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for potential obstacles
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among Marketing, R&D, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
- Organize and lead regular project meetings to review status, identify issues, and drive solutions
- Prepare and present project updates, progress reports, and risk assessments to senior management
- Oversee the smooth transition of new products from development to production
- Coordinate with Operations and Marketing to ensure readiness for commercialization and launch
- Directly manage product manager, providing day to day guidance, priorities, and support
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or related field
- 3 5 years of experience in project management (CPG, pharmaceuticals, or cannabis industry preferred)
- Proven ability to manage cross functional projects with multiple stakeholders
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem solving skills
- Experience with task/project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
- PMP or CAPM certification is an asset
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About Us
- Cannara Biotech is a Quebec based licensed cannabis producer behind three distinct consumer brands (Tribal, Nugz, and Orchid).
- We are building a marketing function that sits at the centre of our commercial strategy.
General Summary
- We are looking for a highly organized and detail oriented Senior Project Manager to oversee and coordinate all new product commercialization initiatives across Cannara's brands and categories.
- This role requires exceptional cross functional collaboration, ensuring alignment between Marketing, R&D, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain.
- You will manage the full lifecycle of product commercialization, from concept through production to market launch.
Project Planning & Management
- Develop and maintain detailed project timelines with clear milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Oversee multiple new product development projects simultaneously, adjusting priorities and schedules as needed.
- Monitor progress across all phases and ensure timely completion of each stage.
- Manage risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for potential obstacles.
Cross Functional Leadership
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among Marketing, R&D, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
- Organize and lead regular project meetings to review status, identify issues, and drive solutions.
- Ensure all stakeholders are aligned with project objectives and deliverables.
Reporting & Stakeholder Updates
- Prepare and present project updates, progress reports, and risk assessments to senior management.
- Provide visibility into project timelines, key decisions, and challenges.
- Maintain documentation of all project actions, follow ups, and outcomes.
Product Transition & Launch
- Oversee the smooth transition of new products from development to production.
- Coordinate with Operations and Marketing to ensure readiness for commercialization and launch.
- Support the Marketing team with internal projects (e.g., team meeting notes, follow up actions, coordination of cross functional initiatives).
Team Leadership
- Directly manage product manager, providing day to day guidance, priorities, and support for product data management, SKU lifecycle oversight, provincial listing accuracy, and submission activities.
- Set clear expectations and performance objectives, fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.
- Coordinate workload distribution to ensure timely delivery of catalogues, attribute updates, BOM sign offs, and submission milestones.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in project management (CPG, pharmaceuticals, cannabis industry preferred).
- Proven ability to manage cross functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem solving skills.
- Experience with task/project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- PMP or CAPM certification is an asset.
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