I&IT Senior Solutions Designer

Are you an experienced Siebel solutions designer looking for a new challenge? Consider this exciting opportunity with the Community Services I&IT Cluster, Case and Grant Management Solutions Delivery Branch, Ministry of Education.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• plan, manage and consult on the design of short- and long-term Siebel business solutions frameworks and infrastructure
• design, develop and oversee implementation of Siebel business and infrastructure solutions that drive services, projects and activities
• collaborate with business and IT stakeholders in business improvement initiatives
• lead projects and initiatives, including providing team leadership and direction, identifying and acquiring resources, and setting priorities

How do I qualify?

Technical expertise:

• You have knowledge of current and emerging technologies (e.g. Siebel, Siebel OpenUI, Oracle UCM, OPA, Business Intelligence, etc.), environments and methodologies (e.g. Agile) including business and system analysis, design, development, testing and implementation methods.
• You have knowledge of and skills in data design and management, database development (e.g. Oracle, Siebel data model, EIM) data warehousing (e.g., ETL) design/development and related technologies.

Leadership and communication skills:

• You have team leadership skills to mentor staff and provide technical guidance and direction.
• You can create a productive work environment and maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams.
• You can present information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You have consultation skills to provide advice, obtain support for recommendations/business cases and achieve consensus with clients/stakeholders.

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You know business analysis methodologies to identify/confirm requirements and to develop documentation and solutions to address clients' needs.
• You can apply risk assessment processes to evaluate options and identify the best solution.
• You think analytically about clients' needs and technology options to identify solutions that are cost-effective and meet client requirements and to address technical issues with design, infrastructure and implementation.

Project management skills:

• You have experience leading solutions design projects.
• You know project management methodology, analytical tools and processes.
• You are familiar with procurement processes and can negotiate and acquire goods and services and administer contractual agreements.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 12, 2016 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.