RQ09272 - Specialized IT Consultant - Senior

Description:

• The Senior Specialize IT Consultant will lead multiple client implementations of the OPSdocs service. They will work with a team to introduce a comprehensive technology platform technical strategy and integrated architecture. This work may include providing strategic guidance regarding Information Management (IM) technology IT infrastructure and the enablement of major business processes through enhancements to IT.
  

Key deliverables for this position:

• Act as the key liaison between the project and stakeholders including other I&IT clusters Ministry program areas and other delivery partners such as ITS.
  
• As the senior technical advisor/expert coordinate all aspects of OPSdocs implementation deliverables including the supervision of consultants where appropriate.
  
• Plan timelines and the resources needed.
  
• Anticipate and resolve problems to ensure that the deliverables are completed within budget to the highest quality meeting or exceeding expectations.
  
• Identify conflicts and communicate deliverable conflicts or issues to the engagement lead or client manager.
  
• Build positive relationships by developing an understanding of business and deliverable needs.
  
• Develop mechanisms frameworks processes and procedures for implementing the deliverables.
  
• Prepare implementation plans reports presentations including options recommendations designs strategies and changemanagement options etc.
  
• Work with business analysts to translate the business requirements and functional specifications into an application design appropriate to meet the business and operational/IT needs and define project scope. Assist with the development of business requirements.
  
• Identify project and strategic risks and provide mitigation strategies.
  
• Apply the best practices in design build development and deployment to meet the functional and nonfunctional requirements adhering to GOITS standards and internal branch standards.
  
• Present solutions in written or oral reports.
  
• Prepare documentation and present progress reports to clients.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles concepts policies and practices
  

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• Knowledge and experience with OpenText Content Suite and other OpenText Products.
  
• Senior Project Manager with 10 years of experience in project management Project Planning Resource Management Governance Risk Management and Change Management.
  

Skill Set Requirements:

Project Management Experience:

• Senior Project Manager with 10 years of experience in project management Project Planning Resource Management Governance Risk Management and Change Management.
  
• Experience in developing project plans defining objectives scope deliverables and timelines.
  
• Allocating resources (staff financial and technological) efficiently to achieve project goals.
  
• Identifying potential risks and creating contingency plans to address them.
  
• Monitoring project expenses and ensuring they stay within the allocated budget.
  
• Ensuring that project deliverables meet the required standards and client expectations.
  
• Managing and motivating project teams assigning tasks and resolving conflicts; Cross Training to project and team members
  
• Regularly tracking project status and providing updates to stakeholders.
  
• Adapting to changes in project requirements and ensuring that the project remains on track.
  
• Reviewing project outcomes and conducting a postproduction assessment to identify lessons learned for future projects.
  
• Knowledge of application development methodologies techniques and methods.
  
• Knowledge using tools to support Web Accessibility testing in support of AODA legislation
  
• Knowledge and experience working in AgileScrum environment using standard and DevOps processes and tools
  

Project Management Technical Experience:

• Experience in managing multiple projects involving partnership with the vendor and clients in the development client solutions or enhancing existing ones. This would include coordinating with developers conducting requirement analysis overseeing testing phases and ensuring timely delivery.
  
• Knowledge and experience with OpenText Content Suite and other OpenText Products.
  
• Knowledge of the systems development cycle (SDLC) software test life cycle (STLC) project management.
  
• Experience in handling projects focused on IT infrastructure. This involves working closely with IT teams vendors and stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation.
  
• Experience overseeing the implementation of new IT projects or enterprise software across the organization. This requires careful planning user training and change management to ensure successful adoption.
  
• Experience in managing projects related to cybersecurity. This involves working with security experts to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary safeguards.
  
• Experience leading projects to migrate from onpremises services to cloudbased solutions considering factors like scalability cost optimization and data integrity.
  
• Experience guiding developing strategies for digital transformation initiatives which might involve adopting new technologies and modernizing existing processes.
  
• Experience in collaborating with external vendors and service providers to ensure they meet project objectives and service level agreements.
  
• Experience in creating and managing project budgets monitoring expenses and optimizing resource utilization.
  
• Experience in communicating with various clients including executives users and team members to align project objectives and keep them informed of progress.
  
• Experience identifying potential project risks assessing their impact and proactively implementing mitigation strategies.
  
• Maintaining comprehensive project documentation including project plans Letter of agreements status reports meeting minutes and lessons learned.
  
• Incorporating lessons learned from previous projects into future initiatives to improve project management processes.
  
• .Public Sector Experience
  

Communication Skills:

• Strong communication skills to prepare documentation including but not limited to; reports reviews assessments
  
• Proficiently presenting ideas and suggestions in a userfriendly manner while maintaining a high level of customer service for both internal and external clients. Facilitating transparent communication among team members stakeholders and higher management to ensure everyone is wellinformed about project progress and potential issues.