Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Canada Purina PetCare
Job title: Senior Project & Business Analyst
Location: Mississauga, ON located at 2500 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga ON L5J 1K8
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A little about us

We are a leader in the pet care industry, whose vision is to be the world’s most trusted Company in Enriching the Lives of Pets and the People Who Love Them. We are high performers who thrive among the best and offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work. We are committed to building a team that is committed to pets and their owners. Your Pet, Our Passion®

Position Summary

Nestlé is seeking a Senior Project & Business Analyst to play a critical role in connecting IT & Digital teams with business stakeholders. This position owns the end‑to‑end delivery of complex IT initiatives, from discovery and requirements definition through execution and implementation. The role combines project leadership, business analysis, and stakeholder engagement to ensure high‑quality solutions that support business strategy, innovation, and continuous improvement. Note: this position is a brand-new role.

A day in the life of a Senior Project & Business Analyst:

Project & Program Delivery

•    Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT and digital initiatives across multiple business functions
•    Manage the full project lifecycle, including scope, timelines, resources, risks, dependencies, and deliverables
•    Track and escalate key project decisions, risks, and issues and proactively manage resolution
•    Evaluate project health and performance, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards

Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement

•    Partner with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and translate business needs, opportunities, and pain points into clear IT requirements
•    Act as a trusted advisor by translating business strategies, threats, and opportunities into system and solution recommendations
•    Collaborate with IT Functional Relationship Managers, Product Managers, and Architects to support strategy, innovation, and roadmap planning
•    Align stakeholders on expected business benefits, value realization, and success measures

Financial & Resource Management

•    Manage project budgets, forecasts, and change control processes
•    Support departmental cost center planning and plan vs actual analysis
•    Coordinate resourcing across internal IT teams and external partners

Security, Compliance & Risk

•    Ensure security, compliance, and risk requirements are embedded in solution design and execution
•    Coordinate with business owners and regional security teams to support audit, reporting, and compliance activities

What will make you successful

•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
•    3 - 5 years of experience in IT and/or project, program, or business analysis roles
•    Experience working in matrixed, global organizations with virtual and cross functional teams
•    Strong project management skills with experience using Agile, Scrum, PMI, Prince2 Agile, Lean, or similar methodologies
•    Ability to manage scope, budget, timelines, and resources across multiple initiatives
•    Experience translating business needs into clear, actionable IT and product requirements
•    Strong understanding of change management, dependency management, and risk mitigation

Preferred Skills

•    Proven ability to influence without authority and build strong stakeholder relationships at all levels
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive level reporting
•    Highly analytical, with strong problem solving and decision making capabilities
•    Comfortable managing ambiguity and prioritizing multiple competing demands

We have a friendly, supportive team in an environment that prioritises coaching and mentoring. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting opportunity to drive strategy and build a marketing career with the leader in the PetCare industry.

Benefits

•    Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment 
•    Company matched pension plan 
•    Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays) 
•    Flexible and hybrid work arrangements 
•    Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company 
•    Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement 
•    Bonus eligibility 
•    Free Headspace Account – guidance to create habits to support your mental health 
•    Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 
•    Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships 
•    Bring your dog to work! 

Compensation Range: $ 80,000 - $ 100,000 CAD

At Nestle Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, in compliance with Ontario's pay transparency regulations.

What you need to know 

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.
If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.

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