Project Manager

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming and horse racing sectors and cannabis retail in Ontario in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

The AGCO seeking for a Project Manager within the Project Management Office of the Corporate Services Division. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Project Manager Office, the Project Manager will be either directly leading or in partnership with a Sr. Project Manager, to define, plan and implement strategic business initiatives and technology projects from inception to close out. The successful candidate will work closely with project stakeholders, Project Sponsors and team members to deliver projects efficiently and effectively following PMO best practices.

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About the job

As Project Manager you will:

• Support the initiation, planning, development, implementation and closing of projects of all types and sizes.
  
• Assist to define, develop and execute implementation plans that will guide the implementation of various initiatives.
  
• Prepare and maintain detailed schedules and resource plans, and project artifacts for varied purposes, including executive briefings, project charter, meetings with internal and external stakeholders and internal committees.
  
• Provide status updates to project team members, Project Sponsors, stakeholders, PMO and Divisional Management and C-suite.
  
• Support the development, coordination and delivery of communications and change management plans to support project objectives.
  
• Ensure that all projects follow required AGCO project management best practices utilizing standard tools.
  
• Assist in identifying interdependencies across the organization, with other projects, to help achieve efficiencies.
  
• Recommend to Senior Manager, when and where adjustments are required to projects and project artefacts, including scope of work, stakeholders, governance, etc.
  
• Manage budget tracking and procurement processes and contract management as required.

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What you bring to the team

The Ideal candidate will have:

• Post-secondary education in business or a related discipline. Minimum 3 years of experience related to project management or equivalent related experience working in a regulatory environment or supporting and implementing transformational initiatives. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in project planning, implementation, management principles and methodologies.
  
• Strong writing skills to produce business case proposals, reports, briefings, are essential.
  
• Strong verbal and communications skills to facilitate workshops, lead meetings, present to various project teams is required; Demonstrated experience running meetings with multiple stakeholders, and ability to use technology to connect participants remotely.
  
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle Process (SDLC).
  
• Working knowledge of Waterfall/Agile/Scrum.
  
• Strong knowledge of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission mandate/strategic direction.
  
• Sound knowledge of the Acts, Regulations, Rules, regulatory frameworks and standards, and relevant
• Commission policy and procedures and ability to interpret and apply to work.
  
• Government directives, methodologies and policies that relate to project management.
  
• PMP designation desired.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a Criminal Background check.

To apply to this vacancy please submit your application online at our Careers Webpage located at https://www.agco.ca/careers by January 25, 2023.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.

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Additional information:

Note:

• This posting is for an organization that is not a part of the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public Service Careers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contact information below to contact the organization directly if you have questions.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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