Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex initiatives in an agile delivery environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology, project management, and leadership, with the ability to navigate interdependencies across multiple business teams and external vendor partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize project management methodologies and processes for project activities and gates
- Create and manage standard project management artifacts and activities
- Conduct initial project planning, including soliciting estimates, requirements, and user stories
- Establish timelines and monitor progress to ensure timely completion of projects
- Obtain and allocate resources effectively
- Ensure compliance with information privacy and security assessments, and project governance
- Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and align with project requirements
- Manage testing activities as required
- Execute content and business writing, maintaining accurate project documentation
- Support other project activities and tasks as reasonably required by the client
Required Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent diploma in technology
- Formal project management training and certification (PMP preferred or PRINCE2)
- Minimum 5 years of significant and recent experience in a leadership capacity on complex initiatives
- Excellent organizational, planning, and scheduling skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong time management skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Familiarity with predictive and hybrid project management, as well as kanban/agile methodologies
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience navigating interdependencies across multiple business teams and external vendor partners
- Effective negotiation skills
- In-depth knowledge of standard project management methodologies and tools
- Fluency in Confluence, Jira, Microsoft Office Suite/SharePoint, and MS Project
- Strong understanding of web development and website infrastructure
- Experience with SaaS applications and integrations in complex environments, mobile applications, and vendor management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with a Crown corporation
Experience in the gambling industry
Existing and ongoing contract with the company at the time of submission