Senior Manager, Capital Portfolio & Major Projects

Pay Band: I  

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

The Sr. Manager, Capital Portfolio (Potash), reporting to the Director, Capital & Project Management, will lead, guide, and manage the Potash capital portfolio to ensures its sustainable and efficient execution.  This role is located at the Nutrien Saskatoon Office.

What you will do:

• Evaluates site, portfolio, and corporate requirements to align with strategic business goals. Manages capital allocation and planning processes.
• Develops risk-based models with input and support from site teams to create scenarios to determine optimal capital spend for safe & reliable potash production.
• Oversees Potash Major capital projects to provide governance, manage risk, ensure project success, and facilitate communication with senior leadership.
• Ensures sufficient level of front-end development on critical projects in the portfolio.
• Provides input and recommendations to senior leadership on the portfolio that focus on providing high value to the Potash Operating Segment
• Utilize KPI’s and metrics to measure portfolio and project processes.
• Provides input into monthly capital portfolio reports for FP&A, Corporate Tax, Senior Leadership, Nutrient President(s), and the Executive Leadership Team
• Manages Portfolio Manager & Project Manager skills development programs including training on all aligned processes.  Facilitates mentoring and coaching as required.
• Collaborates with multiple departments within the Potash Operating Segment, corporate, and other Nutrien project management offices regarding capital portfolio and capital processes.
• Guides Site Capital Portfolio Managers throughout planning cycles and unplanned portfolio changes with regular coaching on best practices
• Accepts responsibility to resolve issues and remove obstacles that are escalated by Portfolio Managers and other department / portfolios.
• Motivates Site Capital teams to embrace continuous improvement of tools, processes, and procedures.

What you will bring:

• A proven track record of 8+ years of related technical and experience in Capital Portfolio Management and larger projects in Mining, Mineral Processing, or similar industries
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or professional technologist diploma from an accredited university or technical institute
• P.Eng. or P.Tech. preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent designation preferred.
• Must be highly motivated and able to lead, coach and mentor people to maintain the highest levels of expertise and performance.
• Ability to work successfully in an environment with minimal supervision and a high degree of interaction between management, teams, and individuals.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.  

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