Manager, IT Project

**Who We Are**

RioCan is one of Canada's largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). We own, manage and develop retail-focused, increasingly mixed-use properties in Canada's major markets. We pioneered the REIT concept over 30 years ago and have transformed Canadian real estate.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers and a Greater Toronto's Top Employer. At RioCan, you can build a career with real impact and longevity. You get the stability and resources of an established company and the entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit of a start-up. Life at RioCan is dynamic and fast-paced. We know that great ideas can come from anywhere, and we empower our people to suggest and implement them. We value different voices and perspectives and appreciate that the unique backgrounds and identities we each bring to our jobs make the whole business stronger.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:
This role is based at our Yonge Eglinton Centre location. The role of the Project Manager is to lead, plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines, defined scope and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

**RESPONSIBLITIES**:
- Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, resources and budget that support business goals in collaboration with project sponsor, senior management and stakeholders.
- Establish effective communication standards with the project team and leadership; such as project kick off to set project expectations and success criteria and regular progress updates in a timely and clear fashion.
- Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis; building, developing, and growing business relationships vital to the success of the project.
- Develop a clear resource plan, working with team leaders across departments or third-party partners to acquire, assign and manage the team. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
- Plan and develop the detailed WBS, monitor and track for variance using appropriate tools; resources, effort, milestones and deliverables, critical path, dependencies and budget.
- Provide risk management to mitigate known problems and resolve issues utilizing the defined governance model.
- Proactively manage potential changes, employing change request management as needed.
- Deliver and ensure quality standards are upheld, delivering artifacts in alignment with the project management process and adhering to audit compliance.
- Collect lessons learned and create a closure report to further improve future projects.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
- University degree or college diploma in Business / Computer Science / IT or a related field of study.
- Project Management Professional certification (PMI or similar) preferred.
- 8+ years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process / SDLC and execution.
- Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Planner or equivalent tools.
- Competent and proficient understanding of platforms such as Oracle DB, MS SQL Server, SharePoint and other industry leading tools.
- Understanding of I.T. Infrastructure components such as Networks, Servers and Security is a plus.
- Knowledge of ERP and Reporting systems, such as JD Edwards, Yardi and Hyperion would be an asset.
- Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
- Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

**Why join RioCan?**

We believe in rewarding you for what you do and investing in your career and long-term success. Our total rewards and perquisites program is designed to fit and enrich your life physically, emotionally, financially, and socially. We offer eligible employees:
**Work / Life Balance** that prioritizes YOU. Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible work hours, an extra-long weekend with our RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer.

**Professional Growth and Development** that includes a continuing education reimbursement, a mentorship and leadership development program, on-demand online learning, and cross-training opportunities.

An **Extensive Health and Benefits Program** that includes health and dental benefits for you and your family starting on day one, a healthcare spending account, an employee family and assistance program, virtual healthcare, and other resources.

A **Comprehensive Retirement Program** to help prepare our employees for the future. This includes matching employee contributions in a retirement savings plan, pension plan,