Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire project cycle, from project approval to project closure
• Define project scope and deliverables that support business objectives, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develop project plans and associated communications documents
• Effectively communicate and manage project expectations with team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Develop and maintain effective internal and external partnerships
• Develop budget estimates, track actuals to budget, and request subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Determine the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Work with other managers to ensure the availability of required personnel
• Determine any requirement for additional staff and/or consultants
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts, or escalate as necessary
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones
• Track project milestones and deliverables
• Proactively manage changes in project scope to ensure project scope is delivered
• Develop and deliver project documentation and presentations
• Identify, communicate and manage risks
• Follow established NSLC project management practices

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors; influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
• Conduct project lessons-learned sessions and make recommendations to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
• Provide input to the development of departmental and project management procedures
• Demonstrate commitment to the NSLC's KORE Values
• Demonstrate commitment to the NSLC's social responsibility mandate
• Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety
• Perform other related duties as assigned

As a qualified candidate, you will have:

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent credential in a relevant field
• At least 3 years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of the project management lifecycle

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• Training and experience in coaching and mentoring
• PMP Certification
• Experience delivering projects with both IT and business components
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholder groups and a significant budget

An alternate combination of education and experience may be considered equivalent.

Be Part of Something Good - Our people are the heart of what we do, why we do it, and are the key to our ongoing success

Since 1930, we have come together for the good of this beautiful province we call home. The NSLC manages the safe and responsible sale of beverage alcohol and cannabis in Nova Scotia. We contribute to the good of our province with responsible sales, the impact we have on the communities we serve and by the financial contribution we make that helps create a stronger Nova Scotia. We are committed to improving the well-being of our customers, employees and communities across the province. For more information about the NSLC, please visit our website.

A diverse team equals success When our team members bring their true selves to work, we celebrate. We know that diversity of thought, identity,culture,and background makes for an innovative and successful team. If you require accommodations for an interview or need support in applying, please contact us at [email protected]

Qualified candidates may apply for this opportunity by submitting their cover letter and resume no later than 11:59 pm on March 18, 2020.