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MANAGER, SOLUTIONS PORTFOLIO
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Labour and Transportation I&IT Cluster, Architecture, Information Management and Labour Solutions Branch
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
ASM02 - Systems Management AM-02
Salary:
$100,793.00 - $124,141.00 Per year
Are you an experienced IT professional, with a background managing a portfolio of IT projects with high public visibility? Consider an opportunity with the Labour and Transportation I&IT Cluster, as a Manager, Solutions Portfolio. This role will provide expert strategic advice related to major I&IT issues, administrative and technical direction to systems staff.
About the job
You will:
• lead the analysis of Ministry business systems and define client requirements
• lead and manage multiple, long range systems for development and maintenance projects
• direct project planning, develop Request For Proposals (RFPs) and develop performance measures
• provide regular updates to program management and clients
• coordinate projects within the division, ministry and across ministries and/or with industry
• direct the development, review and approval of systems design for projects involving the application and implementation of new and innovative technologies and methods
• coordinate market research to identify and evaluate innovative technology trends, productivity tools and methods
• develop partnerships with clients, other ministries and jurisdictions and inter-disciplinary colleagues
What you bring to the team
Leadership and Project Management Skills
You have:
• demonstrated management and leadership skills to coach, lead and manage staff, financial and other resources within budget allotments
• demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, techniques and processes in a systems environment, including planning, estimating, budgeting and performance measurement
Technical Knowledge
You have:
• demonstrated knowledge of business systems analysis, design, testing and implementation in multi-platform environments with large software distribution to direct the development, evaluation and approval of systems and programs
• demonstrated knowledge of client operations and requirements related to I&IT solutions and awareness of current technology
Problem Solving and Communication and Consultation Skills
You have:
• knowledge of problem solving and analysis approaches and techniques to analyze and evaluate key business, financial and technical impacts and to direct staff in design, analysis and problem resolution
• demonstrated communication, interpersonal and consulting skills to establish effective relationships, provide systems advice to senior systems management and to consult with colleagues on system integration
• demonstrated planning, organizational and negotiating skills to coordinate project completion
Apply by:
Monday, February 4, 2013 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 400 University Avenue, 9th Floor, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Management Compensation Plan
Category:
Information Technology
Posted on:
Monday, January 21, 2013
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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