Project Manager

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Operational Initiatives, this position enables and manages the planning and execution of strategic operational projects, including, but not limited to casino modernization, lottery modernization, and standards implementation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will use your current and applied knowledge of project and change management methodologies and best practices to:
• Lead planning and implementation of large initiatives, or components of larger operational initiatives
• Define and develop project plans and deliverables required to implement projects/strategic initiatives
• Manage projects tasks, issues, risks and scope changes through the entire project lifecycle
• Develop communication plans and communications artefacts to effectively support implementation of projects
• Communicate project updates and status to Branch management, project sponsors and project team members, executive team, and internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate implementation and manage change that will result from implementation of strategic initiatives
• Work with effected operational areas and end-users to identify impacts to their processes, procedures and functions, and develop corresponding transition plans

How do I qualify?

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Relevant and demonstrated project management experience managing large, complex change initiatives
• Direct experience managing and engaging stakeholders, partners and project team members
• A proven ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and with external organizations
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability and experience delivering results within tight deadlines and in complex environments
• Excellent consultative, research and analytical skills to assess current state, determine future desired future, and assess impacts of changes on the organization and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, team leadership and coaching skills, and advanced facilitation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and experience presenting to various audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Knowledge of project, portfolio and program management methodologies and leading practices
• Educational background in a related discipline
• Ability to travel within the region occasionally to conduct project work

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 24, 2016 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.