Manager, IT Project

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Real Estate Investment Trust in Toronto is looking for a Project Manager to lead various projects. You will be responsible for defining project scopes, managing teams, and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in project management and strong familiarity with project management tools. This role offers a hybrid work model and extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Work/Life Balance

Professional Growth and Development

Health and Dental Coverage

Retirement Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct work experience in a project management capacity.
• Strong familiarity with project management software.
• Experience working independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish communication standards with the project team.
• Manage resources and supervise project team members.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

University degree or college diploma in Business/Computer Science/IT

Project Management Professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Oracle DB

MS SQL Server

Job description

Overview

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 Project Manager will 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 to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project\'s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

Responsibilities

• 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; conduct project kick-offs to set expectations and success criteria and provide regular progress updates in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis; build, develop, and grow 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 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.
• Strong familiarity with application design, database concepts, SDLC and business process modelling.
• Competent and proficient understanding of platforms such as Oracle DB, MS SQL Server, SharePoint and other industry leading tools.
• Understanding of IT 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 working independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Ability to adapt 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 with a hybrid work model, flexible hours, RioCan Cares Day, and half days before long weekends in summer.
• Professional Growth and Development with continuing education reimbursement, mentorship and leadership development, on-demand online learning, and cross-training opportunities.
• Extensive Health and Benefits including health and dental coverage for you and your family starting on day one, a healthcare spending account, employee assistance program, virtual care, and more.
• Comprehensive Retirement Program with matching contributions, pension plan, and employee unit purchase plan.
• Additional Perks and Benefits such as paid time off, parental leave top-up, employee discounts, referrals and recognition programs, and opportunities to participate in community initiatives and events.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered to do their best work. RioCan welcomes applications from all candidates and provides accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

You can visit us at [website] and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about who we are and what a career at RioCan can look like for you.