5-7 years of project management experience, preferably in the public sector
Proven ability to manage complex, high-profile projects
Strong skills in documentation and communication
Experience with project integration and deployment
Technical expertise in I&IT project management methodologies
Responsibilities
Lead project management on large-scale OPS I&IT initiatives
Ensure project deliverables meet business requirements on time and on budget
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and plans
Monitor project costs and provide forecasting and reporting
Direct project teams to meet government and ministry standards
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-impact projects
Collaboration across various government ministries
Work within a structured and supportive project management environment
Access to ongoing training and professional development
Engagement with senior executives and stakeholders throughout projects
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
