Project Manager

Project Manager

(12-month contract)

GAME ON - OLG needs you

We’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it - OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land-based casino channels. Over the course of fiscal 2020-21 and fiscal 2021-22, OLG delivered nearly $2 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Project Manager to work in close collaboration with project sponsors, key stakeholders, vendors, and project teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and are in accordance with all scope requirements and quality standards to drive successful business outcomes.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Director Lottery Strategic Initiatives & Project Management, you will be empowered to:
- Build partnerships and work collaboratively with Clients to ensure the project delivers the benefits that the Client is expecting within the budget and timelines that are mutually agreed to- Define project scope, plan, key deliverables, risks, budget, communications, resources, the objectives, and value proposition of the project; attain alignment with senior stakeholders and project resources to ensure the successful delivery of the project- Develop and deploy the appropriate project management methodology and strategies for the successful delivery of projects and the inherent strategic benefits- Manage all aspects of the project’s lifecycle, from planning to closeout, ensuring adherence to the commitments on budget, scope, quality, timelines, strategic impact, and project deliverables- Synthesize the needs of the Client, gather, and understand business requirements, stand up workstreams and project teams in a short period of time, develop, maintain, and deliver detailed work-plans for approved projects utilizing appropriate methodologies and tools- Provision delivery resources with the appropriate skills, experience, and acumen reflective of the project needs- Establish a project governance structure and meeting cadence, lead, and facilitate project meetings, and ensure project/program artifacts are developed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle; including but not limited to: charters, implementation plans, resource models, requirements, change requests, issue and action logs, communications, change management plans and Technology SDLC artifacts (if applicable)- Manage and hold accountable project resources, functional managers, internal stakeholders, vendors, and service providers (if applicable) to ensure that all action items are implemented, obligations are met, quality reviews are completed, and areas of improvement are identified and implemented during the execution of projects- In collaboration with the Client, prepare program budgets, analyze, and report variances with recommendations for corrective actions, as required- Manage project change requests and implement approved changes within the approved budget and timelines- Monitor project performance for conformity to scope, schedule, budget, and quality and prepare reports for key stakeholders highlighting status, key performance indicators (KPIs), issues and risks; monitor closure of actions and deliverables including monitoring the performance of project resources and the interactions between team members to ensure cohesiveness and collaboration with the project team- Proactively identify and track project risk and develop mitigation plans to manage risk; minimize exposure of the organization to risks and non-compliance to policies and regulations- Identify root causes of issues that cause deviation from project plans during execution and initiate necessary corrective action; easily identify areas for internal improvement and develop implementation plans to improve.- Supervise project close-out activities and ensure transition, knowledge transfer, training, benefits measurement and change management support for stakeholders- Build partnerships and work collaboratively with other program directors, program managers, project managers and service providers to manage dependencies and constraints, and overcome obstacles using innovative solutions- Coach and mentor project teams, facilitate continuous learning through knowledge sharing sessions, and contribute to overall professional development of the teams

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY
- Work Experience:_ Demonstrated experience in delivery of major projects and programs with involvement in all phases from inception to closure; Experience in the technology, entertainment and consulting industry is an asset
- Education: _Degree/diploma in Business or Technology (preferred)
- Critical Skills:_ Relationship management skills with an ability to