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IT Operations Consultant

IT Operations Consultant

Abacus Service CorporationWinnipeg, MB
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Title IT Operations Consultant Client Company / Dept. Name Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba Address City Name Washington State Name DC-District Of Columbia Zip Code If others (Address) Duration of the project Project Start Date : December , Project End Date December , Due date for Resume submission November , No. of Openings No. of Maximum Submissions Job Description The WCB is building and improving IT capabilities across the organization which will be critical in modernizing the technology landscape to mitigate enterprise risks and

establish a solid foundation for future transformation. The IT division requires an external resource (the "IT Operations Consultant ") to lead and manage a number of highprofile initiatives that will advance the implementation of the target state IT Operating Model (ITOM), build foundational IT capabilities, and support the delivery of strategic project initiatives related to the WCB's IT risk mitigation portfolio.

  • Oversee the implementation of the ITOM (service-optimized); monitor progress and address known gaps in IT maturity, capabilities, and operating effectiveness;
  • b) Establish foundational IT processes ( ITOM based on prioritized gaps to better fulfill business expectations and ensure a higher level of IT efficiency);
  • c) Plan and execute IT organizational structure and functional design enhancements based on target state model, new / updated role definitions, and evolving business requirements;
  • d) Lead job description development and / or modification of IT roles; facilitate stakeholder review (HR, Joint Job Evaluation Committee) and support the management team on talent acquisition and recruitment;
  • e) Track and report divisional headcount against approved workforce plan and in alignment with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives;
  • f) Monitor overall IT capacity utilization and recommend optimization opportunities to increase elasticity of the IT workforce to balance "run " vs "grow " needs of the business;
  • g) Support collaboration, communication, and engagement improvements through coaching, mentoring, and upskilling of internal IT staff and the leadership team;
  • h) Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Technology Officer on IT strategy, priority initiatives, service improvements, and optimization opportunities throughout the engagement;
  • i) Oversee the planning and implementation of foundational technology capabilities including cloud, integration, and data work streams by providing guidance, monitoring progress, and addressing issues or risks that arise;
  • j) Support the implementation and execution of the WCB's cloud strategy and roadmap initiatives including Microsoft Azure landing zone, cloud operating model, production readiness, cloud suitability assessment, and associated pilot migrations;
  • k) Perform in a senior leadership role to oversee a portfolio of complex IT risk mitigation initiatives leading a cross-functional team to ensure successful delivery;

l) Oversee the WCB's modern workplace enablement of MS Office including Exchange Online and SharePoint migrations, as well as OneDrive and MS Teams

  • implementation;
  • m) Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and prioritize IT project / portfolio

  • requirements and deliverables;
  • n) Support the IT risk mitigation portfolio governance, project integration, and dependency management across multiple work streams;
  • o) Manage project / portfolio risks and issues, providing regular updates to executives and senior leadership, as required;
  • p) Manage and track IT resourcing needs across the portfolio of initiatives including staff augmentation and procurement of external services to achieve desired outcomes;
  • q) Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and external stakeholders involved in project delivery across the portfolio of initiatives; and

    r) Coach and mentor IT project teams to execute at expected levels of competency as well as monitor performance against expected outcomes. Skill set info a) Senior level IT executive (director or above) experience in workers compensation or insurance industry, responsible for critical IT operations, end user services, and IT

  • service management;
  • b) Hands on experience with ITOM patterns including design and implementation of "Pattern Three–Service Optimizing Operating Model ";
  • c) Leading functional IT organization design, and defining new / modified roles and associated job descriptions to align with the new ITOM in collaboration with key stakeholders ( human resources);
  • d) IT capability development and process improvement experience in a complex public sector environment;
  • e) Senior IT leadership and governance experience in the delivery of complex multi year projects / portfolios including technology remediation and change initiatives;
  • f) Azure Cloud infrastructure enablement, migration and operational management oversight experience;
  • g) Modern workplace technology enablement and operational management experience including Office delivery, Exchange Online, and SharePoint migrations, as well as OneDrive and MS Teams implementation; and

    h) Ability to coach and develop internal IT staff for improved engagement, performance and career development.

    Strategic vendor management experience including supplier governance and

  • negotiations;
  • b) Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external

  • stakeholders;
  • c) Experience with Project Management Institute (PMI) methodology and best

  • practices including Project Management Professional (PMP) certification;
  • d) Ability to manage competing demands, multiple priorities, and changes in direction

    seamlessly; and

    e) Excellent communication, consultation, and mediation skills to address complex and

    sensitive issues. Education Certifications (if required) Documentation Required for submission Work Hours The Services can be provided remotely with a minimum of twenty-five percent (%) up

    to fifty percent (%) of the time required onsite at the WCB's facilities located at

    Broadway in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The WCB will require the Contractor to supply the IT Operations Consultant on a full

    time basis [thirty-six and a quarter ( hours per week] Work authorization required US Citizen Only Relocation is accepted Yes Remote work No Additional Notes if any It is Canadian opportunity preferable want Canadian personnel with good government experience. Please ignore the term US Citizen.

    Senior-level IT leadership experience (director or above) in the workers' compensation or insurance industry, including your responsibilities in managing critical IT operations, end-user services, and IT service management, along with any strategic initiatives you led, team leadership experience, compliance with industry regulations.