Senior Manager, IT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture

Attention Innovative Leaders!

Join an organization that embraces technological advancements, data-driven decision-making, and digital health innovation to optimize healthcare delivery! The Health Services Information and Information Technology Cluster within the Ministry of Health is seeking a dynamic and inclusive leader to join their team as Senior Manager IT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture.

This is your chance to provide senior strategic and tactical leadership to a team of professionals responsible for the development, maintenance and governance of enterprise architecture.

About the Ontario Public Service (OPS) : We are one of the largest employers in the province, employing more than 60,000 people.

Every day we are modernizing government operations and improving public services. We have a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in communities across Ontario.

We welcome new ideas and new people, encourage learning and development, and reward achievement. No matter the position, we live the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness.

What a career in the OPS can offer : We are committed to be an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

In addition to flexible work arrangements, collegial and professional work culture, career growth and development and on-the-job training to help you succeed, we offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health and dental plan and much more.

About Us : The Health Services I&IT Cluster provides information management and information technology solutions that enable and support the business requirements of the Ministry of Health and its agents.

We support the Ontario government's I&IT Strategy and play a leadership role in major ongoing business transformation initiatives and infrastructure projects.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism :

The OPS is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable.

Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.

The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As the Senior Manager IT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture, you will :

• provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in the development and maintenance of the cluster's architecture.
• develop partnerships with stakeholders / clients to provide advice on I&IT strategies that support their business needs.
• provide technical direction in the development and implementation of strategies on reducing technology footprints.
• oversee the research, identification and assessments of current trends and developments in I&IT to inform recommendations of more efficient / effective solutions that are consistent with business objectives.
• plan, manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the portfolio's activities in accordance with its mandates.
• demonstrate the leadership behaviours, attributes and mindset for leaders, across the organization, to lead the OPS into the future and deliver our vision.

How do I qualify?

Strategic Leadership Skills

• You have leadership experience and the ability to inspire, engage, motivate, develop and mentor staff to deliver on results during on-going change and transformation.
• You are a collaborative leader and have incorporated the principles of inclusion and diversity across all elements of your management style.
• You demonstrate good judgement, political acuity, and organizational awareness in managing issues.
• You have demonstrated success in fostering an environment of continuous improvement, creativity and excellence.

Technical Expertise and Specialized Knowledge

• You have Enterprise Architecture Framework expertise and a strong knowledge of technology trends to support organizations in adopting new technical strategic directions.
• You have proven experience in development of strategic plans, and associated roadmaps to ensure the successful implementation of the strategies.
• You have knowledge of data and information management practices, processes and enabling technologies to support the use of data for business intelligence and analytics purposes.
• You have expertise in I&IT project management methodologies including planning, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management to effectively manage multiple complex large-scale high priority projects.

Research and Analytical Skills

• You have experience identifying emerging issues and conducting cost / benefit analyses of alternative methods and concepts.
• You have the ability to obtain consensus with ministry clients and other groups on a wide variety of coordination and planning issues.
• You have experience assessing business processes and developing innovative change processes.
• You can use research techniques, evaluation methodologies and analysis skills to lead / manage research and provide oversight and linkages.

Communication and Relationship Management Skills

• You have strong communication skills to provide guidance and advice to liaise with a variety of people of diverse background and skills.
• You have written communication skills to prepare recommendations, reports, procedures, responses, and program related materials.
• You can provide advice and recommendations to senior ministry officials on a wide range of standards planning and performance assessment program activities.
• You have experience developing partnerships with various stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues and obtain consensus on strategies in line with corporate direction.
30+ days ago