ITS Project Manager

All Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries employees may apply. Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Employment equity will be considered therefore applicants who identify as women, Indigenous people, members of racialized groups, and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know how we can meet your needs. Job Purpose The ITS Project Manager provides project management services to Information Technology Services (ITS). The incumbent guides the efforts of ITS, business units, and external vendors to achieve project objectives, while balancing competing project constraints of scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources and risks. Project assignments will vary in number, size and complexity, depending on business needs. Job Responsibilities Apply project management methodology and standards for effective product lifecycle management through extensive knowledge and application of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and iterative delivery. Ensure the quarterly plans includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully. Define and sequence activities, estimate resources and durations, and develop, manage and control the delivery schedule. Plan, manage and control project budget and expenditures to ensure the project is completed within the approved budget. Ensure project and product requirements are met and validated. Plan, acquire, develop and manage the project team. Ensure stakeholder’s information needs and requirements are planned, managed and controlled. Use effective project risk management methods to increase the likelihood and impact of positive events and decrease the likelihood and impact of negative events on the project. Collaborate with Procurement to purchase or acquire products and services from outside the project team. Manage stakeholder satisfaction as a key project objective. Initiate and collaborate with organizational Change Management to ensure alignment of project delivery with the organizational change management activities. Collaborate with the ITS management to ensure efficient and effective integration between past, current and future projects. Collaborate with ITS management to coordinate resource utilization and to ensure conflicting objectives are resolved early in the respective planning phases. Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture (EA) to ensure project delivered solutions are assessed against EA principles, standards, and methodology. Ensure project documentation is organized and filed per departmental standards. Work with ITS and business stakeholders to ensure project outputs are accepted by the business. Research and recommend products or techniques to improve future productivity and effectiveness. Maintain awareness of current and developing trends in relevant technologies, project management methodology and best practices. Assist with identifying long-term strategic project management methodology trends; assessing implications for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries; recommending adjustments to the organization’s project management framework as necessary. Participate in and/or present new ideas for process improvement to the project management methodology development team. Champion Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by integrating CSR practices into projects, products, plans and work practices and by assessing the risks and opportunities associated with gambling and liquor products, as relevant. Provide input into the development and management of annual business plans/budgets. Complete required courses and video training. Participate in developing business cases and cost/benefit analyses for ITS spending and initiatives. Attend and facilitate meetings as required. Other related duties as assigned. Primary Qualifications Completion…

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