Background Information
The Strategic Technologies, Architecture and Data Services Branch (STADS) mission is to harness the power of emerging technologies, robust data analytics, and innovative architectural strategies to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness of our OPS-wide and ministries services.
Key strategic pillars include :
- Technology Leadership : Identify, assess, and integrate emerging technologies such as AI to drive innovation and improve service delivery. Define and update technology strategies such as the Security Strategy, and the Technology Roadmap.
- Data-Driven Decision Making : Leverage data analytics and insights to inform evidence-based decision making, enhancing the effectiveness of our policies and programs including data stewardship and open access to data to increase the transparency of government.
- Architectural Governance & Architecture Delivery : Provides strategic support during business program design to align a technology blueprint to overall ministry goals and program outcomes. For each technology product, ensure the robustness, strategy, interoperability, and scalability of our IT solutions by enforcing enterprise architecture best practices.
- GovTechON I&IT (Information and Information Technology) Action Plan : Act as a key liaison, lead LTC's active participation in the GovTechON I&IT Technology Foundations Action Plan, contributing to the broader digital transformation of the Ontario Provincial Government.
To achieve this mission, STADS requires a Program Manager / Strategic Advisor to support and coordinate various streams of work and to support strategic technology and data planning and investments across ministry divisions.
Responsibilities / Assignment Deliverables
1) Manage and coordinate various streams of work.
2) Ensure strategic technology investments are delivered cost effectively and efficiently, and in compliance with organizations methodologies, standards and frameworks.
3) Support strategic planning and implementation
The consultant shall perform the following Services and Deliverables :
Schedule, attend and participate in planning and collaboration meetingsDocument and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetingsSupport the team in the preparation of necessary presentation materialsSupport team in ensuring that project deadlines are metProvide administrative support as neededUndertake project tasks as requiredMaintain artifacts in alignment with the established program management framework and methodologiesEnsuring all documentation is maintained appropriatelyProvide support for program governance activitiesCo-ordinate and contribute to reporting and briefing materials for various levels of managementSupport teams in the identification and management of issues and risksSupport teams in sprint planning and tracking using collaboration management toolsCreate and maintain comprehensive supporting documentation as requiredResource may be assigned to additional and / or other projects as requiredSkill Set / Experience Required
Experience providing program management support for a large, diverse program with an establishedprogram management framework
Experience with identification of risk events and issues before they occur so that proper mitigationstrategies can be developed
Experience with co-ordinating and contributing to reporting and briefing materialsExperience with creation of diagrams to visualize and specify requirements and / or conceptsExperience with advising on strategic planning best practices and deliverablesExcellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skillsStrong interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationshipsStrong presentation, verbal and written communication skillsSolid organization and multitasking skillsAbility to pay attention to detail and think aheadA team player with a track record for meeting deadlines and delivering high profile, complex initiativesExperience in the use of collaboration management toolsUnderstanding of Agile Methodology and frameworksExperienced user of MS Office toolset including Microsoft teamsKnowledge of OPS I&IT standards and best practicesKnowledge of Project management best practicesSkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements
Evaluation Criteria
Program Management and Planning - 40%
Experience providing program management support for a large, diverse program with an established program management frameworkExperience with identification of risk events and issues before they occur so that proper mitigation strategies can be developedExperience with co-ordinating and contributing to reporting and briefing materialsExperience with creation of diagrams to visualize and specify requirements and / or conceptsExperience with advising on business strategies best practices and deliverablesExcellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skillsSoft skills - 30%
Strong interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationshipsStrong presentation, verbal and written communication skillsSolid organization and multitasking skillsAbility to pay attention to detail and think aheadA team player with a track record for meeting deadlines and delivering high profile, complex initiativesTechnical Skills - 25%
Experience in the use of collaboration management toolsUnderstanding of Agile Methodology and frameworksExperienced user of MS Office toolset including Microsoft teamsOPS Experience - 5%
Knowledge of Ontarios digital service standardKnowledge of OPS I&IT standards and best practicesMust haves :
Experience providing program management support for a large, diverse program with an established program management framework
