Project Manager (12-Month Contract)

Company Description

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), 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.  

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential. 

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Job Description

We are looking for a driven Data Project Manager to join our Business Analytics team to lead and facilitate our Data Strategy Program. As a member of our team, you will act as a support for our internal business units, partnering with business and technology leaders to deliver data initiatives throughout all areas of our business.

A primary focus for the role will be overseeing projects within our Digital Labs team. Whether scoping projects, leading timelines and budgets, engaging partners across the enterprise or keeping a pulse on developments in the industry, each week provides opportunities to help craft the future of analytics within the sports and entertainment industry.

We are searching for a leader with experience leading concurrent projects in a multifaceted environment with timelines and changing business needs. The ability to translate business needs into technical requirements is essential. Understanding and solving sophisticated business problems comes naturally to you, and you can communicate project progress to all levels of the organization with ease. Your attention to detail is outstanding, you have a high degree of financial competence, and you are passionate about the sports & entertainment industry.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the data and analytics projects varying in size - including product development, and data integration, through to large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Understand and interpret our business partners' challenges and goals, and collaborate with both internal technical teams and external vendors to deliver innovative solutions both on time and within budget.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and ensure deliverables are of high quality and meet stakeholders’ requirements.
• Identify project risks and establish risk mitigation plans with functional managers.
• Present project updates to leadership audiences and provide relevant recommendations.
• Support the development and evaluation of strategic business cases.
• Facilitate the creation and management of the benefits realization plan to effectively align our initiatives to the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application. 

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or other relevant areas is an asset.
• Proven experience in Project/Program Management, Consulting, Digital, Technology or Strategic Planning/Corporate Development.
• Experience in data integration, segmentation and reporting within a CRM and Marketing environment is an asset.
• Knowledgeable in Salesforce, marketing cloud, analytics and data experience, and working with project management software (e.g., Jira)
• Superior communication skills to engage, influence, and establish relationships with stakeholders and key partners at all levels.
• Experience leading sophisticated projects with the ability to work in an environment with fluid structure and operations.
• Understands interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs to effectively support the development of business cases.
• Excellent organization, and time management skills to plan, prioritize, and coordinate own and others’ activities.
• Intimate knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly in PowerPoint.
• Consistent track record of problem-solving and clearly presenting insights and recommendations.
• Ability to explain sophisticated insights to a non-technical audience.

Additional Information

Apply by: April 14, 2023

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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 [email protected] Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.