Description:
Together, we provide non-partisan administrative and procedural services to all MPPs, as well as operational support for the daily activities of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Our success is determined by the strength and diversity of our staff and by supporting our core values: integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration and excellence.
Reporting to the Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO), in Toronto, ON, this role will provide key leadership and strategic advice in the identification, development and completion of information and technology projects and initiatives at the Assembly. This is a unique and challenging opportunity for a results-orientated and client-focused leader.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You'll act with integrity to:
- Plan, manage, and operate the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and its staff and implement proper methods, processes, tools, and standards for effective business analysis and project and portfolio management to support Assembly projects and initiatives.
- Work with Directors and Managers to develop and implement the tools and processes to collect, maintain, and report the information required to manage the Assembly's information management and information technology projects. Specifically, this information will encompass business case development, project status reporting, resource planning, financial and budget status, key performance indicators, user-centered design, project outcomes and evaluations and identified issues and risks. Analyzes and presents the information with recommendations to operational and technical staff, Managers, Directors and Senior Management for decision-making and review.
- Develop and implement standards, processes, and information requirements to ensure efficient and effective project and portfolio management and reporting.
- Communicate project status updates, activities, decisions, strategies and policies to stakeholders as they relate to information and technology projects under the purview of the PMO.
You'll support our collaboration as you:
- Work closely with Senior Management and Assembly Directors to identify and schedule the information management and technology initiatives that will be prioritized and completed at the Assembly.
- Work with Assembly offices, technical teams and outside vendors to ensure that projects are completed on time, on budget and meet the Assembly's standards.
How do I qualify?
You demonstrate excellence through your:
- Completion of a university degree and five or more years' of experience in managing information technology and/or information management projects and initiatives.
- Project Management and/or Business Analysis or equivalent certification (considered an asset)
- Knowledge and experience in implementing professional project management and business analysis practices in general and specific to information management and software design including agile.
- Ability to identify key technology and process business requirements and think strategically about the information and technology needs of the Assembly and the MPPs. Has an excellent understanding of the intersection between information and technology and how they support and integrate with each other.
- Excellent collaboration, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to interact effectively with multiple stakeholders at varying levels
- Self-motivation, enthusiasm and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.