Project Manager, IT Operations

Who we are

Join Scene+ and be part of Canada's most robust lifestyle loyalty program with over 13 million members and growing! We are a trusted brand, driven by the belief that there's always something to look forward to with rewards for every kind of life. Our goal is to become Canada's favourite loyalty program by nurturing our Members with rewards their way. 

We're the exciting joint venture of Cineplex, Empire, and Scotiabank, blending the energy, optimism, and atmosphere of a startup with the funding of three major players. With over 60 team members and plans to grow more, we're an emerging, responsive company. We offer collaboration, accountability, challenges, and rewards to everyone who joins us.

Our motto is "Love what's next," and we believe it applies to your career too. Join us to help evolve the program, collaborate with amazing teams, and love what lies ahead.

Who we need

Reporting to the Executive Director - PMO, Vendor Management and Operations, we are hiring a Project  Manager. You will be a crucial player as we undergo an exciting period of transformative growth. You will execute plans for operational projects, align and drive the project deliverables, mitigate risks, define proactive resolutions, and resolve operational incidents.  

What's in it for you:

Ownership. We are a data science-driven company, and our membership is growing exponentially. We are adaptable, collaborative, and fast-paced. You are looking for an opportunity with national exposure where you can influence and implement best-in-class cloud and digital security for a growing membership base of over 13 million.

Future forward impact. You will be part of a future-forward team that values authenticity and invites fresh perspectives. As the ultimate project manager, you will track all critical deliverables at different stages and coordinate the work to meet every milestone and mitigate risk.  

Anticipation. With giants in banking, grocery, and entertainment as our owners and partners across various categories like travel, shopping and dining, this is an opportunity to gain exposure across a wide range of sectors. With over 30% of our team promoted within the last year, we have a proven history of supporting the growth of our people. Whether you want to increase your influence with us directly or with a parent company, there is always something to look forward to as we continue to transform and grow. 

As our new Project Manager, you will:

• Contribute to achieving the PMO team's mandate. You will act as a central advocate for the organization's sustainment of best practices in project management, frameworks, and related vendor operational playbooks. 
• Manage approvals, acceptance, and sign-offs for assigned projects. You will support solution selection and implementation, ensuring strategies and plans are in place to effectively manage any IT and operations change.
• Deliver business-critical operational projects. You will lead and execute the projects in your assigned portfolio from end to end, eliciting needs, identifying objectives, and engaging resources. You will provide subject matter expertise in planning, resourcing, risk management, financial management, and change management. 
• Communicate and measure. You will foster highly effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, keeping them informed on the progress of projects, financials, and organizational impact. 

You bring:

• The project management expertise. You have proven successful experience as a Project Manager, leading project teams to deliver complex, cross-functional projects from end to end. You have excellent organizational skills in a demanding, multi-system, multi-service provider environment.  
• The accountability. You have a proven track record of good business relationships and business value delivery, operating successfully in a matrixed environment. You think creatively and have an analytical approach to problem-solving, task, and time management. You can work alongside other project managers, following and contributing to best practices.
• The adaptability. You work with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm, thrive in an evolving environment and step up to different daily challenges. You have the confidence to take new ideas forward and productively challenge the status quo. You can explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience, demonstrating business value and impact. 
• The interpersonal skills. You can influence without authority and work in partnership with teams, managers, and executives. You have effective professional written, verbal, and presentation skills. You are highly collaborative and genuinely interested in understanding others, hearing their perspectives, addressing their concerns, resolving conflict, removing roadblocks, and encouraging high-quality results.

Why work for Scene+? The best of all worlds. We offer:

• Perks. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, performance-based bonuses, and extra rewards from our owners, including discounted rates on mortgages, banking, movies, and groceries.
• Transparency. Our strategic focus comes from our owners, along with funding and infrastructure support. The creative approach and direction is Scene's to run with.  
• Warmth. We're nurturing an authentic culture of relationship building, knowledge sharing, and creativity. As we continue to grow and work together, everyone is invited to share ideas for fun with the team.
• The future. We are all about living in the moment while looking towards the future. Because to us, the only thing more exciting than today is tomorrow.

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company and how you will make an impact as our new Project Manager.
• An interview with the Executive Director, PMO and the Director, IT Security to learn about our roadmap, managed service providers, and growth strategy. You will be able to share your insights and expertise in Program and Project Management. It's a chance to ask questions about the company and the role.
• An interview with the SVP, Data Analytics & Operations to share your passion for Program Management. It's a chance to ask questions about the company's growth trajectory and the Owner relationships.

Apply now.

If you have 70% of what we're looking for and 100% authenticity and passion, express your interest here. Please contact us at [email protected] and let us know what accommodations or assistance we can provide you during the application process.

At Scene+, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to integrate these values into everything we do, from our partners and offers to our teams and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates from diverse backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, and other equity-seeking groups.

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