Manager, Strategy

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At Shoppers Drug Mart, we're innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we're caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it's a great place to work.  We're committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Why is this role important:
The Project Manager is responsible for managing the day to day creative process of the in-house creative team and accountable for overseeing workflow and ensuring successful end to end execution. The successful candidate will be a hyper organized, meticulous lover of organization with a proven track record of project management and a real appreciation for how the right process supports creative success.
What you'll do:

• Act as project manager for creative team. Manage all project inputs and act as gatekeeper for all content. Ensure timelines are realistic and processes are being followed.

• Manage JIRA and Work front requests (content/project management tool) for creative team.

• Proactively identify and lead continual integration of Work front throughout creative processes

• Create content briefs for weekly ecommerce creative development working cross functionally across the organization to ensure all detail is correct before creative development begins

• Ensure internal teams receive the direction and support needed to deliver successful work

• Lead weekly briefing meetings and ensure creative requests meet requirements and timelines

• Manage review of creative with legal and organization on all supporting documentation

• Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What you bring :

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Business, Marketing or equivalent. Strong preference for previous experience as a Project Manager.

• Creative problem solver and strategic thinker with a strong work ethic. Highly organized, able to prioritize multiple projects effectively and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills in order to effectively source information, obtain approvals, build relationships, and provide sufficient influence to achieve success.

• Experience developing briefing documents, defining project goals and objectives, identifying project risks, developing project timelines and budgets, scheduling resources and managing multiple breakthroughs and deliverables.

• Must be proficient in Excel, Word and Power Point and have a willingness to take on new programs and systems as needed.

• Work front experience considered an asset

• Bachelors' Degree or equivalent

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand.   Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You'll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.  We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. 

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today. 

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Type of Role:

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

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