Project Manager

Are you ready to lead impactful projects-from digital gaming and technology to business transformation initiatives?

Atlantic Lottery (AL) is looking for a Project Manager who thrives in technical environments and can deliver results across diverse initiatives-from gaming innovation to enterprise IT solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work on projects that push boundaries in gaming and digital technology.
• Impactful Work: Lead initiatives that transform customer experiences and enterprise systems.
• Collaborative Culture: Partner with talented teams in IT, business, and vendor networks.

Your Role

As part of AL's Project Management Office (PMO), you'll lead complex projects that range from digital product launches and application development to systems integration and business process improvements. You'll manage cross-functional teams, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

What You'll Do

• Lead multiple complex projects using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies.
• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to define and deliver solutions.
• Oversee project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies.
• Drive effective communication and stakeholder engagement across all levels.
• Support Agile delivery by partnering with Agile Delivery Managers and Scrum Masters to align project objectives with Agile practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and standards.

Salary Band: $94,000 - $152,750 - A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $95,000 - $115,000 at the time of this posting. (Individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, market conditions, relevant experience, education, training and internal equity).

Work Location: Hybrid from either our Moncton, NB or Halifax, NS offices.

• Probation: Full-time in-office (Moncton preferred).
• Post-Probation: Option to remain in-office or work hybrid (2-3 days/week in office).

Education & Experience:

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years of IT project management experience in software development, systems integration, or digital platforms.
• Must reside in Atlantic Canada

Technical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of SDLC, APIs, cloud technologies, and integration.
• Ability to engage with developers and translate technical requirements into actionable plans.

Methodologies & Tools:

• Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall and Hybrid methodologies.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Project Portfolio Management systems.

Professional Skills:

• Excellent relationship building, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities.

Assets:

• PMP certification (required or in progress).
• Agile certifications (CSM, PMI-ACP).
• Experience with change management frameworks such as Prosci or ADKAR
• Experience in gaming or digital product development.

AL Benefits:

• Extended health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision.
• Basic life insurance and disability.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Four weeks of vacation annually (pro-rated) plus one week of management leave (pro-rated). Plus, we have vacation purchasing program and 13 paid statutory holidays.
• Wellness Support: Wellness programs focused on physical and nutritional health (and more), 3 paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Two volunteer days per year.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Recruitment Process: Over the past few years, we have embraced meaningful changes in our workplace, including enhancements to our hiring practices. Our typical recruitment process includes two in-person interviews, an assignment and/or scenario-based questions to assess your knowledge, behavioral or cognitive assessments, and verification of relevant certifications, where applicable. All interviews are conducted in English, our primary working language, unless otherwise specified.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo reference checks and a mandatory criminal background check. Depending on the role, financial, educational, and credential verifications may also be conducted as part of our comprehensive hiring process.

Internal Employees: Internal employees interested in this opportunity must be in 'good standing,' which includes meeting expectations on their last performance review. Performance improvement plans, disciplinary action, attendance, mandatory training, and other performance-related items will also be taken into consideration when determining the applicant's 'good standing' status. Please note that the Predictive Index (PI) assessment will be conducted or, if already completed, provided to the hiring managers.

Eligibility to Work in Canada: As applicable, candidates must have acquired all required work permits/visas and other authorizations and otherwise be eligible to work in Canada at the time any offer of employment is made by AL. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to obtain all required work permits/visas and other authorizations.

Our players have been having fun and "dreaming big" since 1976 when Atlantic Lottery started offering lottery games on behalf of the governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island. The game options have grown and changed over the years and so has our workforce Today's Atlantic Lottery has more than 600 employees, who are the heart and soul of our business. We offer everything from dare-to-dream draw games to online bingo; breakopen tickets to sports wagering; and games in social settings and on the internet. With games come winners - big and small wins every day - but the best thing about lottery games is that when you choose to play with us, everyone benefits. 100% of our profits go back into our communities. That feels good #ProudToBeAL

We are proud, gritty, community-minded, and punch above our weight. Being Atlantic Canadian means that we work hard and we know how to have fun. It also means that we genuinely care for each other as co-workers, neighbours, and friends.

Your best life is waiting in Atlantic Canada. At Atlantic Lottery, we have many roles that allow you to work from any of our four Atlantic provinces. Explore living East:

• New Brunswick
• Nova Scotia
• Prince Edward Island
• Newfoundland

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.