What you’ll do 

The Transformation Project Lead is responsible for driving enterprise-level transformation initiatives across packaging and product development operations. This strategic role focuses on implementing digital tools, automation, and process redesign to improve efficiency, scalability, and speed-to-market. Acting as a change agent, the Transformation Project Lead partners with cross-functional teams to define the modernization roadmap, integrate advanced technologies, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Develop and execute a multi-year modernization strategy for packaging and product development operations.

• Identify and prioritize opportunities for digital transformation, automation, and process optimization across multiple functions.

• Align modernization initiatives with corporate goals for cost savings, sustainability, and operational excellence.

• Lead the selection and implementation of enterprise-level platforms (PLM, DAM, workflow automation systems).

• Partner with IT and vendors to integrate AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics into operational workflows.

• Drive adoption of cloud-based collaboration tools and digital asset management systems.

• Establish governance frameworks for modernization projects, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

• Develop training programs and communication plans to support organizational change.

• Act as a champion for innovation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Define KPIs for modernization success (efficiency gains, cost reduction, speed-to-market).

• Build dashboards and reporting tools for leadership visibility and decision-making.

• Monitor progress and adjust strategies based on data-driven insights.

What you bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field; MBA preferred

• 8+ years in operations transformation, modernization, or digital strategy roles.

• Proven track record of leading enterprise-level technology implementations.

• Strong strategic planning and change management expertise.

• Familiarity with packaging and product development processes.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with AI-driven process optimization and automation tools.

• Knowledge of sustainability practices and regulatory compliance in packaging.

• Ability to influence at all levels and manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

• Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs

• Other perks to support your well-being

• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Our typical hiring range is between $64,000 and $106,000 Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.

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About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging 

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations  

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.