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Description
Seeking an accomplished Senior Technical Project Manager to support the technical implementation of our Digital Procurement Solution (DPS) program specifically leading the Data CX and Technology workstreams which include architecture data integration and analytics technology and data governance etc. This pivotal role will drive the successful of a program with numerous interdependent components requiring strong coordination and integration skills to solve a challenging digital transformation puzzle.
The Senior Technical Project Manager will work in close partnership with the Technical Product Manager to ensure tight alignment between product vision technical and business objectives across all workstreams. The DPS initiative aims to replace the existing procurement system with a vendor managed service before current contracts expire delivering substantial improvements to user experience and introducing new business capabilities.
The successful candidate will operate within a complex multistakeholder environment. They will be responsible for ensuring that all technical deliverables meet quality standards are delivered on time and stay within budget. Equally important the ideal candidate will bring a strong focus on usercentered outcomes and benefits realizationensuring the DPS program delivers measurable benefits to both internal users and external stakeholders.
Required Skills:
7 years experience leading complex technical implementation programs with demonstrated success in procurement systems cloud migrations or enterprise integration projects
5 years experience managing multiple interdependent technical workstreams in highvisibility environments requiring rigorous coordination and stakeholder management
Deep expertise in technology governance system integration and data migration with proven ability to navigate complex architectural dependencies
5 years experience leading crossfunctional technical teams across organizational boundaries while effectively communicating with executive leadership
Responsibilities:
Strategic Implementation Leadership:
Develop and execute the comprehensive implementation strategy for all Data CX and Technology workstreams ensuring alignment with enterprise technology standards and organizational objectives.
Lead the endtoend project lifecycle for each technical workstream from inception through deployment and transition to operations following established methodologies and frameworks.
Define and maintain project governance structures ensuring effective decisionmaking and risk management throughout the implementation.
Coordinate interdependencies between technical workstreams ensuring alignment with overall program timelines and objectives.
Collaborate with the Technical Product Manager to ensure project delivery aligns with the product roadmap user needs and longterm digital strategy.
Stakeholder Management and Communication:
Represent Tech CX and Data workstreams as part of broader DPS governance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership across Supply Ontario with the selected vendor for DPS MTO and OPS partners providing regular updates on technical progress risks and mitigation strategies.
Facilitate crossfunctional collaboration between technical teams business units and external partners to ensure comprehensive requirements gathering and solution alignment.
Develop and execute strategic communication plans to ensure stakeholder engagement and buyin throughout the implementation journey.
Translate complex technical concepts into business terms that resonate with executive stakeholders.
Partner with the Technical Product Manager to facilitate ongoing communication between technical teams business stakeholders and users ensuring shared understanding and transparency of progress and priorities.
Technical Planning and :
Oversee the technical architecture and integration planning for enterprise components including Identity Access Management (IAM) SO Data and Analytics Platform (SODAP) and API Integration Hub.
Coordinate with IT teams MTO technical staff and vendors to establish robust testing deployment and support frameworks.
Drive the development of technical documentation standard operating procedures and training materials.
Ensure all technical implementations align with Supply Ontarios enterprise architecture standards and technology governance requirements.
Vendor and Resource Management:
Manage relationships with DPS vendors and implementation partners ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and organizational requirements.
Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning across technical workstreams.
Monitor and control project budgets ensuring optimal utilization of resources and alignment with financial parameters.
Provide technical oversight in the RFB evaluation process and vendor selection activities.
Change Management and Training:
Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of the DPS platform.
Oversee the development and delivery of training programs for technical staff and system administrators.
Establish feedback mechanisms to measure adoption rates and user satisfaction implementing improvements as needed.
Coordinate knowledge transfer activities to ensure longterm sustainability of the solution.
Quality Assurance and Risk Management:
Implement robust quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and maintain risk management frameworks specific to technical workstreams including identification assessment and mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enterprise technology standards.
Coordinate security and privacy workstreams including penetration testing threat risk assessment and privacy impact assessments.
Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure technical project success and system effectiveness.
Regular monitoring and reporting on project metrics making datadriven decisions for continuous improvement.
Lead postimplementation reviews and optimization initiatives.
Benchmark project management performance continuously to identify potential improvements.
Measure and communicate business benefits realized through technical deliverables tying technical progress to organizational priorities and public sector outcomes.
General Skills:
Project Leadership: Proven experience leading largescale enterprise technology implementations particularly involving system integrations and migrations.
Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive implementation strategies for complex technical initiatives.
Stakeholder Management: Excellence in managing relationships with executive leadership vendors and crossfunctional teams in a multistakeholder environment.
Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of enterprise technology architecture integration patterns and best practices particularly related to procurement systems.
Risk Management: Expertise in identifying assessing and mitigating project risks throughout the implementation lifecycle.
Change Management: Proven track record in leading organizational change initiatives and ensuring successful technology adoption.
Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with experience translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
ProblemSolving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges.
Budget Management: Experience managing large project budgets and resource allocation effectively.
Quality Focus: Commitment to delivering highquality solutions that meet enterprise standards and user needs.
and nbsp;Desirable Skills:
Enterprise Systems: Experience with procurement systems SaaS implementations and integration with legacy systems.
Certifications: Professional certifications in project management (PMP) ITIL or relevant technology frameworks.
Change Leadership: Advanced knowledge of change management methodologies and organizational transformation.
Industry Knowledge: Understanding of public sector technology implementation requirements and governance frameworks.
Architecture: Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and cloudbased solutions.
Process Optimization: Experience in business process reengineering and workflow optimization.
Data Management: Understanding of data governance privacy requirements and security standards.
Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile project management approaches in enterprise implementations.
Identity Management: Experience implementing IAM solutions and related security frameworks.
API Management: Knowledge of API gateways integration hubs and related technologies.
Collaboration Tools: Knowledge of Jira Confluence MS Project Azure DevOps or similar. and nbsp;
Deliverables:
Digital Data and Technology Workstream Deliverables
Digital Procurement Solution Implementation
Comprehensive implementation strategy and project plan for all technical workstreams
Detailed architecture documentation and technical specifications
Integration framework for MTO systems and enterprise components
System deployment and transition documentation
OTP and amp; Data Migration
Data migration strategy and detailed approach documentation
Data mapping and transformation specifications
Data quality assessment and remediation plan
Migration plan with testing protocols and verification procedures
Data retention compliance documentation
Analytics and amp; Reporting
Reporting requirements and analytics capabilities documentation
Data model and warehouse design specifications
Dashboard and visualization framework
Selfservice reporting implementation plan
Analytics performance metrics and optimization strategy
Integration Strategy and amp; Implementation
Enterprise integration architecture documentation
API management framework and standards
Integration hub implementation specifications
Interface control documents for all system integrations
Integration testing strategy and plan
MTO/RAQs Implementation
MTO requirements documentation and gap analysis
RAQs integration specifications and architecture
Construction and engineering procurement workflow implementation plan
Technical transition plan from legacy RAQs to DPS
Performance validation and acceptance criteria documentation
Identity and amp; Access Management (IAM)
IAM strategy and architecture documentation for DPS
Rolebased access control (RBAC) framework and matrix
Single signon (SSO) implementation specifications
User provisioning/deprovisioning workflows
IAM security controls and compliance documentation
Cyber and amp; Privacy
Security architecture and controls documentation
Privacy impact assessment (PIA) and mitigation plan
Penetration testing strategy and plan
Security incident response procedures
Compliance documentation for security and privacy requirements
Technology Governance
Technology governance framework and procedures
Corporate ARB submission documentation and response plans
Technical review board (TRB) documentation and procedures
Technology standards compliance assessments
IT governance metrics and reporting dashboard
CrossWorkstream Deliverables
Project Management Artifacts
Detailed project plans for each technical workstream
Resource allocation and capacity plans across workstreams
Risk and issue logs with mitigation strategies
Status reports and executive dashboards
Change management and communication plans
Financial Management
Project budgets and forecasts by workstream
Cost tracking and variance analysis reports
Vendor deliverables tracking and performance management
Value realization assessment and reporting
Quality Assurance
Quality management plan for technical implementation
Testing strategies and plans for all components
User acceptance testing results and validation reports
Performance and load testing documentation
Postimplementation review reports
Transition and Knowledge Transfer
Operational handover documentation
Standard operating procedures for all technical components
System administration and maintenance guides
Training materials for technical support teams
Knowledge transfer plans and documentation
Must Haves:
7 years experience leading complex technical implementation programs with demonstrated success in procurement systems cloud migrations or enterprise integration projects
5 years experience managing multiple interdependent technical workstreams in highvisibility environments requiring rigorous coordination and stakeholder management
Deep expertise in technology governance system integration and data migration with proven ability to navigate complex architectural dependencies
5 years experience leading crossfunctional technical teams across organizational boundaries while effectively communicating with executive leadership
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