Strategic Projects Manager, Stewardship
Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
Who We Are
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.
The Role
We are currently searching for a Strategic Projects Manager, Stewardship, reporting to the Director, Stewardship Strategy. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The Strategic Projects Manager leads the planning and delivery of complex, cross‑functional projects that advance the organization’s stewardship strategy and long‑term objectives. Partnering closely with business leaders, project sponsors, and delivery teams, this role ensures projects are executed with clarity, discipline, and measurable value, while meeting defined scope, timelines, and budgets. The Strategic Projects Manager also plays a key role in enabling informed decision‑making through strong governance, analysis, and project reporting, supporting both strategic priorities and operational excellence.
Location
Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. This is a field-based role with visits to the office on an as-needed basis. Up to 15% of business travel is required to support organizational needs, therefore a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead end‑to‑end planning and delivery of strategic stewardship projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved within defined scope, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations
- Apply creative and analytical thinking to design innovative, practical solutions that close service gaps and improve stewardship outcomes
- Champion new initiatives that explore the art of the possible, including opportunities to increase awareness, improve empty returns, and raise return rates
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies across multiple initiatives and operational activities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project sponsors and key stakeholders, facilitating decision‑making and managing expectations throughout delivery
- Lead joint projects with senior leaders and stewardship agencies, providing insights that inform strategic decisions and support corporate goals and franchise success
- Prepare and deliver executive‑level updates, dashboards, and decision materials to communicate progress, risks, and outcomes
- Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, driving timely resolution and effective escalation when required
- Build business cases, manage project budgets and forecasts, and track financial performance against approved funding
- Provide people leadership by managing and developing the Stewardship Coordinator, supporting knowledge transfer, capability growth, and high‑quality execution
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Information Technology or related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP), equivalent certification or proven work experience is required
Experience
- 5+ years of progressive project management experience within a PMO or enterprise delivery environment
- Proven experience managing medium-to-large-scale, cross-functional projects
- Experience working with senior leaders, project sponsors, and external vendors
- Demonstrated experience with PMO governance, reporting and portfolio-level processes
- Experience in change management and organizational transformation initiatives preferred
Skills
- Creative thinker with a hands-on approach
- Strong project planning, scheduling, and risk management capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Financial acumen, including budget management and forecasting
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Monday.com or equivalent)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- High attention to detail combined with the ability to maintain a strategic, big-picture view
Compensation
Salary range? Yup, we’ve got one: $83,000–$103,700 CAD per year. But here’s the real deal - if you’re the perfect brew of experience, skills, and personality, we’re open to exploring beyond the range. Tell us what you’re working with, and let’s pour over it together.
What We Offer
Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.
We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, hybrid work arrangement, generous paid time off and summer hours program, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.
*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
