PROJECT MANAGER, TICKETING
This has been an exciting year for TIFF that has been marked by the opening of TIFF Bell Lightbox, our new home and the world's premiere centre for film. This year continues to produce excitement as new programming is offered in TIFF Bell Lightbox. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who wants to be part of a new era in Toronto's cultural history.
Reporting to the Director, Information Technology, this position is responsible for implementing the new ticketing process and system for the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
- Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
- Determine and assess human resources needs in conjunction with Human Resources team and oversee recruitment during project cycle.
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Plan, schedule and track project timelines, milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential obstacles, and devise contingency plans.
- Define project success criteria and disseminate to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
- Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the
project.
- Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
- Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
Contract Dates: Feb 1st 2011 (or earlier depending on availability) for a 6 month period
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years experience in Project Management
- Experience in leading large projects spanning across departments.
- Ability to read communication styles of team members, stakeholders and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
- PMP designation will be considered an asset.
- Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends
Please submit cover letter, resumé and the names and phone numbers of 3 references by 5pm on Jan 6, 2011 BY EMAIL ONLY to the attention of Hiring Committee: Project Manager, Ticketing
TIFFEmail:
humanresources@tiff.net *Please note the position in the subject line*
Please note in your cover letter where you saw this job posting.
No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.
TIFF is an equal opportunity employer.
TIFF is a charitable, not-for-profit cultural organization whose mission is to transform the way people see the world. Its vision is to lead the world in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image.
TIFF gratefully acknowledges the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario, for its support of organization-wide human resource initiatives.
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2011
