RQ08033 – Specialized IT Consultant – Senior

Job Description

Specialized IT Consultant - Senior

• Pay Rate : (flexible)
• Location : 222 Jarvis Street Toronto, ON
• Contract Length : 5 Months

Work Type : Hybrid

We at Raise are hiring right now for one of our Ontario Public Sector Clients. If you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.

Responsibilities :

• Works in partnership with clients, advising them on information technology in order to meet their business objectives or overcome problems, work to improve structure and efficiency of an organization’s I&IT systems.
• The I&IT Consultant may be used to provide strategic guidance to organizations with regard to Information Management & IT technology, IT infrastructures and the enablement of major business processes through enhancements to IT.
• Provides subject matter expertise in their field and highly expert technical assistance.

General Skills :

• Acts as the technical advisor / expert on all aspects of a specific deliverable
• Provide the quality assurance / quality control of specific deliverables
• Anticipates and resolves problems to ensure that the deliverables are completed within budget, to the highest quality, meeting or exceeding expectations
• Develops processes and procedures for implementing deliverables
• Prepares reports and presentations including options, recommendations, implementation plans, etc.
• Works with clients to define the scope of a project and to determine requirements
• Defines software, hardware and network requirements Analyzes I&IT requirements giving independent and objective advice on the use of I&IT Designs, tests, installs and monitors new systems and develops solutions and implementation of new systems Familiar with change-management principles and methodology
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Project Management Experience : 25%

• Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in project management, Project Planning, Resource Management, Governance, Risk Management and Change Management.
• Experience in developing project plans, defining objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Allocating resources (staff, financial, and technological) efficiently to achieve project goals.
• Identifying potential risks and creating contingency plans to address them.
• Monitoring project expenses and ensuring they stay within the allocated budget.
• Ensuring that project deliverables meet the required standards and client expectations.
• Managing and motivating project teams, assigning tasks, and resolving conflicts; Cross Training to project and team members
• Regularly tracking project status and providing updates to stakeholders.
• Adapting to changes in project requirements and ensuring that the project remains on track.
• Reviewing project outcomes and conducting a post-production assessment to identify lessons learned for future projects.
• Knowledge of application development methodologies, techniques and methods.
• Knowledge using tools to support Web Accessibility testing in support of AODA legislation
• Knowledge and experience working in Agile-Scrum environment, using standard and DevOps processes and tools

Project Management Technical Experience : 25%

Experience in managing multiple projects involving partnership with the vendor and clients in the development client solutions or enhancing existing ones.

This would include coordinating with developers, conducting requirement analysis, overseeing testing phases, and ensuring timely delivery.

• Knowledge and experience with OpenText Content Suite and other OpenText Products.
• Knowledge of the systems development cycle (SDLC), software test life cycle (STLC), project management.
• Experience in handling projects focused on IT infrastructure. This involves working closely with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation.
• Experience overseeing the implementation of new IT projects or enterprise software across the organization. This requires careful planning, user training, and change management to ensure successful adoption.
• Experience in managing projects related to cybersecurity. This involves working with security experts to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary safeguards.
• Experience leading projects to migrate from on-premises services to cloud-based solutions, considering factors like scalability, cost optimization, and data integrity.
• Experience guiding, developing strategies for digital transformation initiatives, which might involve adopting new technologies and modernizing existing processes.
• Experience in collaborating with external vendors and service providers to ensure they meet project objectives and service level agreements.
• Experience in creating and managing project budgets, monitoring expenses, and optimizing resource utilization.
• Experience in communicating with various clients, including executives, users, and team members, to align project objectives and keep them informed of progress.
• Experience identifying potential project risks, assessing their impact, and proactively implementing mitigation strategies.
• Maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, Letter of agreements, status reports, meeting minutes, and lessons learned.
• Incorporating lessons learned from previous projects into future initiatives to improve project management processes.
• Public Sector Experience

Communication Skills 20%

• Strong communication skills to prepare documentation, including but not limited to; reports, reviews, assessments
• Proficiently presenting ideas and suggestions in a user-friendly manner, while maintaining a high level of customer service for both internal and external clients.
• Facilitating transparent communication among team members, stakeholders, and higher management to ensure everyone is well-informed about project progress and potential issues.

Must Haves :

• Knowledge and experience with OpenText Content Suite and other OpenText Products.
• Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in project management, Project Planning, Resource Management, Governance, Risk Management and Change Management.
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