Atlantic Lottery

• Develop and implement a management strategy driving their team from service continuity, to service optimization, and championing IT operation innovation/optimization programs as a catalyst of operational change.
• Lead the IT vendor management function and align internal resources with a focus of generating operational excellence from our vendors, and significantly reducing cost.
• Accountable for leading a technically skilled team towards digital dexterity with technology services while delivery/optimizing on a significant budget annually, optimizing IT Operations while driving service improvement and reducing costs.
• Utilizing existing tools (and or implement new methodology/tools) be accountable to drive service improvement, process realignment and reporting and metrics for IT Operations Department as well as external vendors (influence and oversight on significant annual spend with IT vendors), including SLA management and continuous improvement methodology.
• Work closely with business units in a proactive and collaborative manner including initiating monitoring and protecting AL interests by designing and implementing required measures.
• Utilize expertise on business delivery models and emerging/disruptive technologies to "locate" business change opportunities and determine the appropriate execution path.
• IT Operations - Development and maintenance of assigned IT Operations policies/procedures and standards and positioning to meet both current and future business models. Responsible for overseeing and championing process re-engineering within the team.
• Leadership - Provide effective leadership, coaching, guidance and support enabling employees to reach their full potential; monitor and evaluate employee and team performance.

What we can expect from you:

• A strategic technology planning experience, managing multifunctional high performing teams;
• A Business Process Reengineering Leader with demonstrated measurables (Cost Reduction, Improved productivity, process improvement);
• Designed, implemented and deployed large-scale technical solutions;
• Demonstrated experience in managing Operational IT Security Standards;
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction into tactical operational plans, ensuring that they are well communicated and managed - overall an excellent communicator;
• Have a passion for continuously improving customer experience;
• Have experience influencing and earning the trust of senior stakeholders and moving business teams to take action;
• Possess flexibility and have a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced and highly ambiguous work environment and;
• A strong level of passion and willingness to be awesome!

Who's a good fit for this team:

• Someone with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work without missing critical deadlines and;
• Ability to both adapt to and manage changing priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

You should apply if you have the following:

• 10+ years of technology optimization experience, including at least 10 years of experience managing an IT functional area(s);
• 6+ years of experience in managing the development, execution and monitoring of IT Infrastructure, Networking and overseeing IT Security Standards in operations and;
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams and enterprise wide programs, operating and influencing effectively across and organization and within complex contexts.

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

What you can expect from us:

Our Mission is to offer great gaming experiences for the benefit of all Atlantic Canadians. From top leadership to new and veteran team members alike, everyone at Atlantic Lottery embraces our Core Values: Integrity & Social Responsibility. Our Operating Principles help guide us to achieve our Vision;

• Customers lead our priorities;
• Always think differently;
• Be fast and nimble;
• We are all leaders and;
• Team matters.

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.

We provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits/pension and competitive compensation with plenty of training.

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.

What's Next?

• Love what you see so far? For the best chance to hear from us, apply before June 21, 2019.
• Not the right fit this time? Follow us on our careers page at alc.ca!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to reference and criminal background checks prior to employment.