[C] Project Manager

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact. 

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one. 

We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose. 

From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), 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.  

We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club. 

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started.  

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. 

So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team. 

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **

Job Description

MLSE Digital Labs is the technology and innovation arm of MLSE. Digital Labs strives to push the boundaries of sports and entertainment by creating extraordinary moments, amplifying our competitive advantage through technology, and encouraging a culture of integrity, inclusion, and innovation.

The Technical Program Management & Delivery team is accountable for identifying, evaluating, and delivering growth and innovation capabilities throughout the organization with a focus on project execution and continuous business growth through technology.

The Role:

Reporting to the Manager of Program Management & Delivery, the successful candidate will play a critical role in driving successful execution on innovative, technology-based projects.

Ideal candidates are self-starters accustomed to dynamic, fast-paced environments, and adept at managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Possessing strong communication skills and a “we-first” mentality, you have experience building detailed project plans, supporting task execution, bringing stakeholders of various operational & technical backgrounds together to bring an idea into reality. Proficiency in crafting compelling presentations and documentation for diverse audiences is essential.

If you have a desire to contribute to the growth of a leading global sports and entertainment organization, we encourage you to apply.

• Play a key role in understanding and interpreting our business partners challenges and goals while collaborating with internal teams to deliver innovative solutions both on time and on budget.
• Manage the delivery of projects (planning, executing, closing) with a large group of stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration across departments.

• Proactively support in solving problems that arise during project execution, ensuring timely resolution and escalations to senior executive stakeholders where appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and effective communication.
• Structure presentations, documentation and project updates with meaningful recommendations to various levels of stakeholders from project leads to C-Suite.
• Develop and track performance metrics and budgets to measure the success and impact of projects, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Support capital budget process and continuous updates throughout the fiscal.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring they meet project requirements and deliverables.

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. 

• 2 or more years of experience in project management, management consulting, strategy or business operations.
• Team first, positive, people-oriented, and energetic attitude. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly present recommendations.
• Superb interpersonal skills with demonstrable ability to build relationships with key partners at all levels.
• Ability to frame business problems and initiate research and analysis tasks to provide recommendations and key learnings to business leaders (both written & verbal). 
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with large-scale projects.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Intimate knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly in PowerPoint.
• Exposure to Agile software tools such as Jira is an asset.
• A graduate with a post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance or other relevant area preferred.

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

80,000 - 90,000/year