Sr Project Manager (digital Strategy And Product) (english Services) - Remote Eligible

Sr Project Manager (Digital Strategy And Product) (English Services)

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

If you share our passion for storytelling, Canada and having a positive impact on your community, CBC's Digital Strategy and Product team is where you want to be! CBC serves one of the country's largest digital audiences and one of the few that is built and owned in Canada, by Canadians. Our product suite includes cbc.ca, CBC News app, CBC Gem and CBC Listen. Our product vision is to make it effortless for all people and communities in Canada to tell and discover the stories that connect us. Whether delivering the latest breaking news, international hit series like North of North, deep dives into the issues of your town or neighborhood, award winning podcasts like Someone Knows Something, or nation building events like the Olympics, our products ensure that these stories reach Canadians on their phone, TV, desktop or smart speakers whenever they need or want us. You have the opportunity to play a part in informing, enlightening and entertaining Canadians through innovative storytelling formats and content discovery. We are an empowered outcome-driven innovative hub for CBC, critical to the future growth of Canada's public media company and the wider content ecosystem. When you join our mission, you are not only contributing to the growth of the CBC, but the future of our country.

Working in partnership with teams across the Digital Strategy and Products group, we are adding a Senior Project Manager to the team. As our new Senior Project Manager, you will plan and oversee complex technology integration projects, ensuring deadlines are met. You will lead and coordinate with cross-functional teams, developing detailed project plans, defining project scope and ensuring clear communication among project stakeholders. Through your expertise and influence, you will empower the teams to do their best work. If you're passionate about Canada and you love technology, learning, and bringing out the best in others, you'll love working at CBC. Please note, this is currently a remote role with the requirement to be in-office once a month.

Our digital teams' values - collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement - embody who we are as a people-focused, digital-forward employer. We follow lean startup principles and use an Agile approach. Our dedicated people managers work closely with every individual to ensure we are leveraging their strengths, championing their ideas and supporting their pursuit of new skills and their desired career progression. Here at CBC Digital Strategy & Products, we want you to be happy and feel good at work. It is essential that work be a safe space where our employees are able to share their authentic selves with one another and to push each other to challenge conventions.

Perks you can look forward to:

• Work with purpose and impact at scale
• Flexible work schedules, allowing you to find balance for yourself, your family and your work
• A hybrid environment you can enjoy the benefits of work from home and in-office collaboration
• Competitive total rewards package including robust health benefits and best-in-class defined benefits pension plan
• Dedicated time for innovation, learning and development; wherever your interests lie
• Opportunities to work with emerging technology
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups
• Pair programming and mentorship opportunities, where you can learn from the best in the industry and help coach new talent
• A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity
• An environment which favors experimentation and an iterative approach in order to achieve the highest form of technical innovation

How you will make an impact:

• Providing expert advice on cost, timeframe, and feasibility of requirements to archive legacy tools and replace with new ones
• Controlling and tracking project schedules and budgets; measuring progress to ensure compliance with scope and objectives
• Collaborating with Product Managers to identify and plan projects involving the integration of new technologies and tools
• Managing projects from end-to-end. You will:
• Facilitate scope definition, diving in for clarification on deliverables
• Create and execute a clear internal communications and business reporting strategy
• Develop and roll out a go-to-market strategy in partnership with key stakeholders
• Overseeing vendor relationships: negotiating terms, requesting and reviewing RFPs, and increasing your knowledge of their offerings
• Championing your team, fostering a collaborative environment, removing roadblocks, and supporting their efforts

What you could bring to our team:

• The experience. You have 5+ years of project management experience in a technology-forward company. You can plan and manage projects following a number of different methodologies (Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, Lean, OKR). You can quickly pivot to respond to changing needs, and you have the patience to ensure the right processes are followed.
• The leadership skills. You can influence and inspire a cross-functional team, driving activities to completion. You are highly attuned to scope, timelines, and budget. You bring a critical inquiry approach to project management.
• The relationship-building strengths. You foster open communication and have a clear plan for relaying information to the team and the stakeholders. You listen to and respect diverse perspectives.
• The facilitation skills. You can navigate and guide teams through an ambiguous environment, share ideas effectively and collaborate with stakeholders at different levels across the organization.
• The technical skills. You are proficient in Jira, the Google Suite, Slack, and project management tools. You can quickly learn new technologies.
• The bonus skills: Ideally, you have exposure to media or digital products.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes: A mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.