Strategic Portfolio Manager Leader

2 days ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Western Canada Lottery Corp. Full time

We are seeking a seasoned leader to drive the strategic execution of our Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO). As a crucial driver of Western Canada Lottery Corporation's (WCLC) success, you will oversee the coordination and management of critical portfolios, programs, and projects that align with our business objectives.

Reporting to the Vice President of IT, this role will focus on refining program and project management practices, approaches, and tools to enhance our organization's agility, scalability, and efficiency. Key responsibilities include:

  • Implementing and operationalizing portfolio management techniques to provide cohesive management of portfolios, programs, and projects.
  • Developing and implementing tools and dashboards that enable early insights and data-driven decision-making on portfolios, programs, and projects.
  • Driving the successful execution and delivery of programs and projects across various functions.
  • Partnering closely with business owners across WCLC to establish agile practices and processes that support scalable and efficient work delivery.
  • Communicating effectively across teams, senior leadership, and C-level staff – promoting transparency and visibility.
  • Proactively managing, tracking, and reporting on risks, issues, and changes to ensure successful portfolio, program, and project delivery.
Competencies (Essential Skills and Qualifications):
  • 12+ years of experience in Project Management and/or Portfolio Management and/or delivery in a fast-paced, high-growth technology market, with technology experience preferred.
  • 7+ years of a successful track record of management/leadership and people management experience in delivering complex, corporate-wide programs and projects on time, within budget, with high quality, and aligned to business outcomes.
  • University Degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Business, IT, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience defining, implementing, and iterating portfolio, program, and project management practices and processes within a fast-growing company.
  • Strong management skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with business partners, vendors, and IT teams to achieve results.
  • Strong planning, organizational, prioritization, and presentation skills.
  • Comfortable working across Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and other methodologies.
  • Passionate about building a data-driven organization and leveraging insights to drive improvements.
  • Relevant industry-related certifications are considered an asset, including PMP, Agile, Six Sigma, Certified Scrum Master, Kanban, Prince2 (SAFe, Prosci).
  • Proficient in common project and work management tools (i.e., Microsoft suite, MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Kanban).
About Us:

As a non-profit organization authorized to manage, conduct, and operate lotteries – at retail and online – and other gaming-related activities for the governments of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba as well as the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, we help bring lottery games like LOTTO 6/49, SPORT SELECT, and dozens of instant scratch tickets to players throughout the Prairie Provinces and the North every day.

We invest in building talented, adaptable, and accountable teams who are proud to live and work in our region. If you're passionate about leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic change, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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