[C] Agile Project Manager

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE) is seeking an Agile Project Manager to join MLSE Digital Labs. You will lead cross-functional teams across fan-facing apps, working with the CTO to drive high-energy digital products.

You bring 1–2 years in project management, solid agile experience, and strong communication skills to coordinate multiple streams while managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced sports entertainment environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a Project Management role (Scrum Master/PM/PMO)
• Experience with agile methodologies and product teams
• Excellent communication across levels and teams

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution and delivery of fan-facing apps
• Coordinate multiple product development streams (frontend and backend)
• Write comprehensive user stories with PM support
• Lead delivery teams to define program goals and track metrics
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams and stakeholders
• Facilitate cross-functional dependencies, identify gaps, mitigate risks
• Create and maintain budget and operating plan for the program
• Oversee timelines and budgets; report to upper management
• Facilitate retrospectives for continuous improvement
• Resolve impediments quickly and foster collaborative culture
• Lead with empathy and support team wellbeing

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication

Cross-functional

Leadership

Delivery management

Tools

Jira/Linear

Job description

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact. At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one. We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose. From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club. Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started. This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.

Job Description

We're looking for a motivated, engaging Agile Project Manager with a passion for sports and technology to join our MLSE Digital Labs team. If you thrive in high-energy environments and if you love the idea of working across every business function with transparency to our CTO, you would be an excellent fit for our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead project execution and delivery of our fan-facing apps
• Lead and coordinate multiple product development streams, with responsibilities spanning both frontend user experience and backend system integration
• Author comprehensive user stories covering both frontend user interactions and backend functionality to ensure end-to-end feature delivery, with support from the Product Manager and Development team
• Lead Delivery Teams in creating program goals and tracking performance metrics
• Own and maintain clear communication with internal teams and stakeholders
• Facilitate conversations to ensure cross-functional dependencies are planned, identifying gaps, and mitigating or raising risks
• Create and maintain a budget and operating plan for the program
• Supervise and communicate development timelines, status, and budgets to upper management
• Implement and facilitate retrospectives for continuous improvement
• Ensure timely resolution of impediments slowing development
• Foster a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and improvement
• Lead with empathy, and create a safe space for team members to create their best work

What You'll Bring:

• 1 - 2 years in a Project Management role (i.e. Scrum Master, Project Manager, Program Manager, or Delivery Manager) preferably running agile/scrum for dedicated product teams
• Practical experience with agile methodologies but believes in "individuals and interactions over processes and tools"
• Exposure to Agile software tools such as Jira or Linear is an asset.
• Outstanding communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, presentation written, email)
• Solid track record to influence & gain agreement at multiple levels, across divisions, functions and cultures
• Comfort working with senior-level management and virtual teams
• Ability to prioritize, lead, and deliver on multiple initiatives simultaneously; highly motivated to work against ambitious schedules
• Strong bias toward action, flexible, inventive, and able to operate optimally within a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• You are the glue of a happy, high-performing team
• Positive demeanor, teammate, self-starter; takes initiative, ability to work independently

Compensation

Compensation Range/Rate: Hourly Rate

Equal Opportunity

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.