IT Project Manager 2

Summary:

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for leading and supporting the day-to-day activities of small to medium projects including facilitating the definition of project scope, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing out. This position will manage and deliver initiatives across multiple and diverse organizational structures. As an experienced PM, you will be able to identify and communicate risks, issues and mitigation plans to technical and business stakeholders.

Location: This position is a hybrid position that allows for 2 days of remote work and 3 days in the office. The office is located at 25 De Beats Street, Winnipeg, MB.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required activities and tasks.
• Communication to project sponsor, champion, stakeholders and project team members.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure that the project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare estimates and project budget.
• Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle and confer with project staff to outline work plan.
• Utilize PPM Pro for project reporting and tracking of finances and resources.
• Prepare status reports and modify schedules or plans as required.
• Ensure that project goals are accomplished and are in line with business objectives.
• Establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Continuously benchmark project management performance to identify improvements and achieve higher capability maturity in project and portfolio management.
• Mentor and coach Project Managers as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field, or equivalent combined relevant work experience and certifications
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Scrum Master certification preferred
• 4 to 7 years of experience in Project Management with experience managing IT projects being an asset

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to lead and motivate others, demonstrating empathy and knowledge of personality types
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (for example, PMI and agile)
• Demonstrated sensitivity to working in an entrepreneurial environment and interacting with senior leadership
• Knowledge of project planning tools such as PPMP Pro, JIRA
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Expertise in setting and managing stakeholder expectations
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment where this role may not directly control resources
• Understanding of business needs with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a project resource plan that ensures the right people are in the right place doing the right things at the right time

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Benefits

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Fun work environment

• Competitive wages

• Excellent benefits

• Unlimited career advancement opportunities

• Bass Pro Cares Fund

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