Senior IT Project Manager
Senior IT Project Manager
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Job Description
What will be your daily pursuit
This is a year-round full time position reporting to the PMO Director on the Pursuit IT Team. The successful candidate will assist in leading and coordinating in-flight and upcoming IT projects including new acquisitions as well as system replacements in our existing software portfolio. They will be expected to liaise closely with the Pursuit teams in all geographies with opportunity for scheduled trips and short-term relocations as needed.
Successful candidates will have at least a bachelors degree in computer science engineering or business management with an emphasis on information technology. Practical experience of seven years or more is preferred. PMP-certification is required.
What perks can you expect
- Join an inclusive global team and make life-long connections.
- Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends.
- Get discounts on hotel stays dining and retail.
- Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources.
What will you do in this job
- Manage and oversee large scale high impact IT deployments and acquisitions from planning to delivery
- Oversee project budgets resources vendors cost schedule and scope.
- Utilize industry best practices techniques and standards throughout entire project execution.
- Liaising with Business stakeholders to establish project scope and objectives through documented requirements gathering and process flows.
- Track project performance and monitor report and mitigate project risks
- Maintain regular upstream and downstream communication with all Business stakeholders on updates challenges and opportunities on projects.
- Work closely with Pursuit IT teams to develop strategies and best-approaches for roll-outs
- Manage RFP process from requirements gathering through vendor selection
- Coordinate the development of user manuals training materials and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process or system to the business.
- Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
What skills and experience do you need for this job
EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
- Bachelors Degree in computer science engineering or business management with an emphasis on information technology.
- Project Management Certification (PMP)
- Proven experience with Project Management in an IT environmentfor 7 years
- A strong understanding of formal project management methodologies
- Previous experience leading vendor evaluation and RFP processes
- Familiarity with the hospitality industry and reservation system applications
DESIRED QUALITIES AND BEHAVIORS
- Strong commitment to working as a team
- Ability to foster strong working relationships
- A willingness to learn recommend and work with new technologies
- Strong ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities
- Ability to perform and oversee complex tasks and prioritize based on business strategy
- Ability to grow adapt and change as needed to meet the needs of the business
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
- Ability to work within a geographically-diverse team in a broad range of time zones
- Resourceful adaptable resilient and having a strong sense of self-awareness
- Flexibility to organize and prioritize in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Ability to document and articulate technical requirements to stakeholders outside of the IT team
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to manage change and motivate teams
- Culture-forward focus with an eye on improving employee engagement
- Reputation as an unwavering role model
- Strong sense of urgency
- A natural drive and curiosity about Pursuits many lines of business and what could be
This list describes at a high level what this job requires but no job description can anticipate every single task issue or project that could come up. Pursuit reserves the right to adjust reduce add or change job tasks as needed for the success of the business.
To handle this job successfully any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. Some travel is expected so ability to travel in US and Canada is required.
What will your work environment be like
Pursuit is a global attractions and hospitality company that connects guests and staff to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences and strives to become the worlds leading provider of iconic attractions and hospitality experiences. Pursuit generates revenue and shareholder value as one of two business units operated by Viad an S&P SmallCap 600 international experiential services company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VVI.
Pursuits mission is to connect guests and staff to iconic places through unforgettable inspiring experiences. We deliver rich travel experiences to the global market through our unique hotels and lodges recreational attractions retail food and beverage sightseeing tours and travel products. Today the company enjoys strong perennial demand with operations in or adjacent to Banff Jasper and Waterton Lakes National Parks in Canada; Glacier Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks in the United States; and our Flyover attractions FlyOver Canada in Vancouver B.C. and FlyOver Iceland in Reykjavik and FlyOver Las Vegas in Nevada. A new FlyOver attraction in Toronto ON is anticipated in 2024. May 2021 brought the grand opening of the Sky Lagoon a premier oceanfront geothermal lagoon experience near Reykjavik Iceland. Through its Refresh Build Buy strategy Pursuit is continuing its growth trajectory into new iconic locations around the world.
EEO
Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race colour age religion gender sexual orientation disability veteran status and other protected characteristics.
Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in Canada to apply and join our inclusive team!
We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you are unable to complete the application process online or if you require accommodation related to a protected ground under the Canadian Human Rights Act during the application or hiring process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at or drop in to one of our offices to hand in a resume if you do not have access to a computer.We thank all candidates for their interest; however please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
