With a vision to become the leading workplace compensation board, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) provides no-fault insurance and compensation for Ontarians in the event of a workplace injury or illness. We are committed to delivering what matters: fast, accessible service and fair benefits at a fair price.
We've launched a comprehensive plan for modernizing and revitalizing the WSIB. This is an exciting time for the organization, and we invite you to be a part of it as we work to grow and improve the services we provide.
Recognized as a best-in-class learning organization, we promote professional development and are committed to providing our people with opportunities to lead, learn and grow, ensuring that we're providing the best possible service to the people of Ontario. We offer a market-competitive total compensation plan and a robust wellness program that promotes a healthy lifestyle as well as work/life balance.
The work we do at the WSIB is meaningful and challenging, and it makes a difference to the people of Ontario. We value integrity, reliability and fairness, and we embrace the diversity of the people we work with and serve.
About the job
Are you an inspiring leader with a keen desire to deliver results in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your interdisciplinary knowledge and integration through a business relationship management experience to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board? If so, consider joining the IT Business Services Branch during an exciting time of modernization and enhancement.
As the IT Portfolio Delivery Manager, you will be accountable for maintaining and monitoring integrated assessments on projects, financials, governance, risk, quality and third-party suppliers. This role will ensure that IT reporting and recommendations are initiated, budgeted, executed/managed, and delivered to meet annual operational objectives for executive level stakeholders expectations. We are looking for a strategic results oriented team member who proactively builds strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders.
What you bring to the team
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
1. IT portfolio advisor for oversight on governance, risk management, reporting, communication strategies, including, but not limited to:
• Guiding executive reporting through development and maturity phases;
• Benchmarking dependencies within assigned portfolios related to ITC roadmap;
• Coordinating with internal teams for portfolio health check assessments;
• Developing governance and management protocols;
• Engaging stakeholders within dependent disciplines, such as; Contract Management, Quality Management, Project Management, Procurement, and Legal;
• Championing innovative and value-add solutions for cluster deliverables;
• Developing communication vehicles for executive management teams including risk assessment, dependencies, corporate goal alignment and budget.
2. Assess IT portfolio viability within appropriate timelines and interdependencies, including, but not limited to:
• Assessing initiative proposals and business cases;
• Advising on requirement gathering consolidations;
• Creating executive management reports for portfolio risks, budget, monthly status, recommendations, health checks;
• Designing and managing communication plans and strategies;
• Managing standard change management practices;
• Monitoring and advising on operational objectives and commitments;
3. Contribute to the development of portfolio artifacts for terms of reference, concept documents, business cases.
Support Manager, Planning Management:
• Providing advice and guidance for portfolio governance and benefits realization;
• Ensuring support protocols and appropriate standards and best practices;
• Advising on portfolio interrelationships supporting priority and resource allocation decisions;
• Promoting continuous improvement through lessons learned and facilitating recommendations.
4. Implement project portfolio dashboards, scorecards and reports.
5. Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Financial Responsibilities
Develop and forecast annual operating and capital budgets; monitoring and reporting on variances based on projections; and evaluating overall program expenditures.
Professional Requirements and Qualifications
• MBA education in a business or technology related field or equivalent combination of work experience.
• 8 to 10 years of experience managing large and complex projects with a strong focus on project governance
• 5 years minimum of experience in a wide range of technology areas
• A professional designation is an asset
• Strong business acumen and excellent written and verbal communication skills
How to Apply
As a precondition of employment, the WSIB will require a prospective candidate to undergo a criminal records name check prior to or at any time following hire.
To apply for this position, please submit your application by the closing date noted above on our Job Opportunities page:
http://www.wsib.on.ca/WSIBPortal/faces/WSIBArticlePage?fGUID=835502100635000719 We appreciate the interest of all candidates. Due to the volumes of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates that are selected to move forward in the recruitment process. The WSIB is an equal opportunity employer.
The WSIB is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodation for job applicants in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you are an individual with a disability and you need accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca. If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs at that time. Please be advised that you may be required to provide medical documentation to the WSIB's Corporate Health Department so that appropriate accommodation can be provided to you throughout the recruitment process.