5-7 years of project management experience in large-scale IT initiatives
Proven ability to manage complex project schedules and budgets
Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Experience in stakeholder management at the executive level
Knowledge of AODA compliance and related regulations
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps and Planview
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively
Responsibilities
Manage high-profile, complex projects for OPS I&IT initiatives
Ensure project deliverables meet business requirements on time and within budget
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and integrated plans
Monitor project costs and provide financial reporting
Identify and mitigate potential project risks proactively
Facilitate communication among stakeholders and steering committees
Promote adherence to OPS I&IT project management standards
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Access to a collaborative work environment
Engagement in high-impact projects that influence public service
Potential for career advancement within the public sector
Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Description Responsibilities:
Providesproject management on large scale, complex, high profile and high riskprojects for OPS I&IT initiatives.
Ensuresproject deliverables meet clients' business requirements on time, scopeand budget, with a focus on cost-effectiveness, efficiencies andcompliance with OPS project management methodologies and frameworks.
General Skills:
Leadsorganizational development, strategy development, business planning, andMinistry funding requests.
Gathersand develops requirements in order to create and maintain a detailedproject schedule and/or integrated plan.
Abilityto monitor and forecast project costs and provide reporting and input toensure targets are met
Experiencedeveloping and managing project schedules, deliverables, and scope
Abilityto promote I&IT project management best practices and adherence tostandard methodologies
Demonstratedexperience directing project teams to ensure project deliverables aredelivered on time and adhere to government and ministry standards
Extensiveexperience coordinating and monitoring project processes, anddeveloping/communicating guidelines and procedures
Sources,selects and on-boards team members in various disciplines, clarify rolesand responsibilities and set task/deliverable/performance expectations forresources that are both OPS unionized employees as well as fee for service(FFS) consultants.
Resolvesresourcing and inter-personal conflicts, negotiates changes to resourcing,ensures knowledge is shared among team members such as project objectivesand deliverables are met.
Developscomplex project budgets based on multiple funding channels and crossministry dependencies.
Effectivelymanages large project budgets and ensures a high level of fiscal controland accountability including estimates, forecasts andreconciliation/confirmation of actuals.
Proactivelyidentifies potential risk events and issues before they occur so thatproper mitigating strategies can be developed.
Articulatesand prioritizes issues and risks at senior executive levels and recommendsmitigation strategies for decision makers.
Establishesand participates in steering committee and stakeholder forums
Provides,project, program, and/or portfolio reporting to multi-stakeholders atsenior executive levels.
Usesappropriate strategies and actions to overcome resistance to change andcapitalize on forces in support of change during all stages of projects -concept, definition, planning, implementation and close-out.
PromotesOPS I&IT standards and best practices for project management tofacilitate control of system quality, adherence to standard methodologyand the control of the use of I&IT resources.
Awareness/ knowledge of emerging I&IT trends and directions
Abilityto adapt to changing trends, leverage emerging tools and methodologies,and effectively lead projects to success in today's dynamic IT landscape
Desirable Skills:
Knowledgeand understanding of Project Management's Institute's Project ManagementBody of Knowledge
Knowledgeand understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policiesand practices
Knowledgeand understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act(AODA) and related regulations and standards
Abilityto make recommendations on the acquisition of software, hardware, andtechnology resources
Abilityto identify conflict between project and functional areas and developsresponses to successfully address conflict
Abilityto handle client relationships to manage expectations, provides updates asrequired, identifies potential conflicts between project and functionalareas
Requirements
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Must Haves:
Demonstrated experience in coordinating and planning for the modernization of large, complex multi-platform, multitier information technology systems.
Experience producing Project Planning and Coordination documentation such as but not limited to: Business Case, Processes, Charter, Integrated Project Plan, Migration plans, Schedules, project kick off materials, roadmaps, release management etc. throughout SDLC (Agile and Waterfall)
Experience with business stakeholder management and status reporting at the Executive level
Nice to Have:
Experience with Planview
Skill Set Requirements:
Technical Skills:
Demonstrated experience in coordinating and planning for the modernization of large, complex multi-platform, multitier information technology systems.
Experience documenting technical problems/issues and developing plans to address the solutions in a cost-efficient manner
Proven experience facilitating the resolution of I&IT and Business issues using advanced technologies.
Proven experience with JAD facilitation, interpreting business needs to create technical requirements, and leading project meetings
Demonstrated experience with prototyping, Microsoft Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, and Planview
Experience producing Project Planning and Coordination documentation such as but not limited to:Business Case, Processes, Charter, Integrated Project Plan, Migration plans, Schedules, project kick off materials, roadmaps, release management etc. throughout SDLC (Agile and Waterfall)
Project Management and Methodologies:
Experience leading the planning, coaching, communication and execution of actions that lead toward delivery and adoption of data-driven solutions
Experience advising, shaping and delivering technology-led transformation programs
Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to successfully deliver on transformation goals
Demonstrated experience facilitating discussions with internal and external stakeholders on processes and goals to drive the project delivery to successful completion.
Coordinating and executing Threat Risk Analysis and Privacy Impact Analysis, and addressing outcomes and/or recommendations
Experience with business stakeholder management and status reporting at the Executive level
Experience supporting business users working on projects or programs involving multiple highly inter-dependent applications and/or data sources.
Demonstrable experience with requirement management, quality assurance and change management processes and tools
Experience in documenting business, technical and system processes and requirements
Demonstrated experience leading multiple project teams concurrently using a mix of dedicated and shared resources
Ability to introduce best practices, templates, SharePoint management sites for software development projects
Experience with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
Experience tracking project finances and burn rates, as well as resource allocation.
Experience with AODA compliance
Communications Skills:
Excellent communication and written skills
Skills in consensus building and issue resolution involving key stakeholders, and members of teams
Experience introducing technical standards business process improvements to development team
Public Sector Experience:
Previous public sector experience in an organization of equivalent size or complexity to Ontario Public Service
