It Project Manager Job Summary

OCS, is currently hiring on a vacant job post of It Project Manager based in Toronto ON. Please read the job detail carefully before applying.

Job Title: It Project Manager Job
Company Name: OCS
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Toronto ON
Salary:
Last Date to Apply:
Job Link Expiry: 2023-04-05
Posted on: jobsintelecom.net

Job Detail

About Us

The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the provincial online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the exclusive provincial wholesaler to authorized private retail stores.

Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a ground-breaking new industry. We’re a diverse team passionate about delivering a great customer experience, working together with mutual respect and building value out of our differences. We’re an inclusive organization that understands that delivering great results comes out of ensuring every voice is heard.

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Manager (PM) to join Information Technology team. As a Project Manager you will oversee the delivery of IT Projects at the OCS. Leveraging your strong technical knowledge and project management experience, you will drive and influence the delivery of these projects that span across multiple cross-functional teams.

In this role, the PM is fluent in working with development teams, and have a thorough understanding of wholesale, merchandising, and marketing. Above all else, the Project Manager owns the obstacles and challenges that come with complex delivery by adding structure and leadership and plays a crucial part in ensuring the OCS delivers a first-class digital experience from wholesale and operational perspective.

This is an exciting opportunity to put your extensive project management experience to use and exercise your knowledge of the best project management methodology, tools, and practices.

About Your Day

• Working alongside program managers that will ensure the goals and objectives are aligned across the organization
• Develop and execute change management plans to ensure successful deployment of projects and engage with stakeholders to track status/issues
• Develop, implement, manage and report on integrated project plans and drive delivery of tasks with different project teams
• Identify and lead efforts to remedy risks and issues, establishing effective paths to resolution
• Assess business impact, influence project timelines, and drive accountability in a fast-paced environment strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Manages vendor and contractor relations and performance of the overall solution and delivery process
• Oversee cross-functional delivery of projects covering a range of teams and systems.
• Communicate status and issues in a concise, accurate, and professional manner that is mindful of an executive audience for consumption
• Assist procurement in the preparation of various formal technology acquisition and/or service-related contractual documents, such as Request For Information/Proposal/Quotation (RFI/P/Q), Statement of Work (SOW), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Manage project artifacts, track deliverables and ensure the communication channels are established for effective team member collaboration
• Develop strong partnerships with key stakeholder groups across the business, technology, and vendors

About You

• Completion of Post-Secondary education in Computer Science or related area of study OR equivalent combination of experience and post-secondary education
• Formal project management training and/or possessing a PMP certification is an asset
• 5+ years’ experience in software project management, preferably in retail or regulated industries (banking, telecom, public sector)
• Experience in working with teams operating in Waterfall (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP) as well as with project management tools (ex. JIRA & Confluence)
• Experience working in a shared project management environment with multiple project managers managing the same project
• Experience with web services and service-oriented architectures in a complex enterprise environment
• Strong business acumen with strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project as well as any other project management tools
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others in a multidisciplinary team environment

Remote Work

• This position offers a Hybrid work schedule. You will be required to be in the office a minimum of 1 day each week, with the ability to work from home for the remaining workdays (subject to specific business needs requiring office attendance).
• When working from home, a reliable internet connection is required. Remote work is supported with cloud-based applications and collaboration tools (i.e., MS Teams)

About the Job

• City: Toronto, ON
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Required Travel: Rare, usually within the GTA

We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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