Project Manager, PMO

Job summary

The Project Manager leads the execution of large-scale strategic initiatives within the PMO by managing cross-functional activities and ensuring alignment on scope, budget, and timelines. They are responsible for conducting risk assessments, coordinating project dependencies, and managing vendor contracts while leveraging AI to enhance governance and reporting processes.

Job details

BCLC exists to generate win-wins for the greater good. For our people, our players, our communities, our industry, and our planet. Lottery | Casino | Sports Being a social purpose company, we are not only able to better align our business decisions with our purpose, but more importantly, we are committing to doing our part in creating a better world.We bring our purpose to life by ensuring all our actions, behaviours and decisions create benefits for communities and the planet.Motivated and guided by our social purpose, everything we do must benefit the greater good. And we encourage our employees, partners, players, industry and communities to engage with us on this ambition. We want you to be where you feel you can do your best work. Most of our jobs can be done remotely providing you reside in BC. For those who prefer working in a community with others, we have two beautiful offices in convenient locations: 2940 Virtual Way, Vancouver 74 Seymour Street W, Kamloops This is a Permanent, Full Time opportunity Expected Salary Range: $107,802.00 - $134,752.00 - $168,439.00 Our typical hiring range will be +/- 5% of the midpoint shown above Factors influencing this decision include qualifications and market conditions for the role The Company For nearly four decades, BCLC has delivered exceptional gambling entertainment for British Columbians. To fulfill our social purpose we have a vision to revolutionize gambling entertainment through engaging experiences that build and benefit communities. We operate national and provincial lotteries in partnership with 3500 retail partners, provide the games, technology & oversight to 37 brick & mortar casinos, and operate a safe secure and 100% legal online gambling presence PlayNow.com. In our recently completed fiscal year, BCLC generated a record $1.4 billion in net income to the Province of B.C. to support First Nations, host local governments, health care, education and community programs across the province. Job Summary: The Project Manager is assigned to lead the execution of large scale, key strategic initiatives that are managed through the Program Management Office (PMO). The role will typically manage several cross-functional activities simultaneously and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure timelines and goals are aligned. Standard project methodologies are followed using tools, methods and best practices as defined by the PMO. Key Accountabilities: Leads the execution of large scale, key strategic initiatives that are managed through the Program Management Office (PMO). Works with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to create and manage the project plan including clearly defining and communicating project scope, deliverables, budget, and timelines. Conducts risk assessment of factors facing the project and creates contingency plans. Implements project operating procedures including communication, documentation, quality and change control processes. Also monitors and analyzes planned versus actual project information for scope, schedule, budgets and resources. Coordinates dependencies amongst projects, including the coordination of team delivery, the resolution of conflicts, and negotiating to secure priority for project activities. Liaising with and managing vendors and contracts including change control and ensuring key deliverables and service levels are met. Provides an analysis of project statuses, risks and issues and communicating and/or escalating to Governance for issue resolution. Leverage AI to enhance reporting, planning, documentation, and governance processes, reducing manual effort, improving decision-making, and enabling simpler, more effective ways of working. Minimim Required Qualifications: Education and Experience The knowledge and skills for this position would typically be acquired through a degree or a four year college diploma in technology; 7-10 years of recent experience managing complex, large scale, multi-year technology-based projects; Formal project management training or certification such as PMP or PRINCE2. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; Experience working with delivery teams using agile or hybrid methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc). Technical Requirements In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including scope management, work breakdown structures and scheduling, risk assessment, decision tree analysis, etc.; Excellent communication skills including the ability to translate business requirements into functional scope and specifications and the ability to communicate complicated technical issues to technical, non-technical and Executive audiences; Ability to respond to a high volume of work with multiple concurrent tasks; Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly identify potential risks and develop suitable mitigation strategies; The application of appropriate judgment and discretion in the resolution or escalation of project issues and recommendations to Governance; Ability to collaborate effectively with teams with competing priorities and deadlines; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management software. What’s in it for you Defined benefit pension plan which provides a recurring income you can depend on for life throughout retirement We pride ourselves on our flexible working model which supports work-life integration and our 37.5 hour work week Professional development including education/certification sponsorship, in house leadership cohorts, LinkedIn Learning See all our rewards here However you identify, or whatever your path in life, if you see something here that makes you excited to get to work every day, please apply. We hire people for skills, capabilities and potential, not just education and experience. We value Respect, Integrity and Community, and we provide an inclusive environment where everyone can feel like they belong. Our social purpose is much more than returning 100% of net income to the province in the form of healthcare & education programs, and community gaming grants. Check it out! Did you know BCLC is an industry leader in player health and safe & responsible gambling? Find out more! If you require accommodation so you can be at your best in the interview, please let us know: recruitment@bclc.com. All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada

What you’ll do

The Project Manager leads the execution of large-scale strategic initiatives within the PMO by managing cross-functional activities and ensuring alignment on scope, budget, and timelines. They are responsible for conducting risk assessments, coordinating project dependencies, and managing vendor contracts while leveraging AI to enhance governance and reporting processes.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree or diploma in technology and 7-10 years of experience managing complex, large-scale technology projects. Formal project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is required, along with proficiency in agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan • Flexible working model • Professional development • Education sponsorship • Certification sponsorship • In-house leadership cohorts • LinkedIn Learning

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Scrum · Preferred
• Kanban · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project management
• Strategic initiatives
• Risk assessment
• Stakeholder management
• Agile methodologies
• Scrum
• Kanban
• Budget management
• Vendor management
• Contract management
• Change control
• Data analysis
• Governance
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Project Management
• Communication
• Planning
• Agile Methodology
• Timelines
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Budgeting
• Business Requirements
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Detail Oriented
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mitigation
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Scrum (Software Development)
• Collaboration
• Risk Analysis
• Technical Requirements
• Vendor Management
• Business Decisions
• Scheduling
• Project Planning
• Project Scoping
• Project Management Software
• Technical Issues
• PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments 2)
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Scope Management
• Change Control
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Change Control Process

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Software
• Government & Public Sector
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists