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Description
Accomplished Portfolio Manager to lead the strategic implementation and operationalization of our Enterprise Technology Transformation portfolio within the broader organizational strategy for digital modernization. This pivotal role will establish and execute a comprehensive portfolio management framework that seamlessly aligns with strategic objectives for enterprise technology procurement modernization and digital service delivery.
The successful candidate will drive the end-to-end delivery of multiple complex technology initiatives ensuring robust integration across enterprise systems while maintaining operational excellence throughout the transformation process. This position presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of public sector procurement technology through strategic portfolio management sustainable operational frameworks and value-driven implementation methodologies across cloud infrastructure data platforms digital experience and enterprise security domains.
The Portfolio Manager will operate within a sophisticated multi-stakeholder environment requiring exceptional leadership capabilities and proven expertise in managing large-scale technology transformations within government environments.
Required Skills:
8 years experience leading large-scale enterprise technology portfolio transformations with demonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent initiatives across cloud infrastructure data platforms and enterprise system implementations
7 years experience managing complex vendor relationships and strategic consulting partnerships in high-visibility government or regulated environments requiring rigorous governance and stakeholder coordination
Deep expertise in portfolio management methodologies enterprise architecture frameworks and technology modernization strategies with proven ability to navigate complex organizational and technical dependencies
Proven track record managing technology portfolios with multiple interdependent workstreams complex integration requirements and competing stakeholder priorities in public sector environments
Experience with modern delivery methodologies including Agile DevOps and scaled framework implementations across enterprise technology initiatives
Responsibilities:
Strategic Portfolio Leadership:
Develop and execute comprehensive portfolio strategy across the Enterprise Technology Migration Roadmap ensuring alignment with enterprise technology standards and organizational objectives.
Lead governance frameworks for multiple concurrent initiatives including cloud transformation data platform migration digital procurement solution implementation and enterprise security enhancement programs.
Drive alignment between technical delivery and business objectives across procurement modernization data analytics and digital experience initiatives.
Establish and maintain executive-level stakeholder relationships across Supply Ontario OPS ministries and broader public sector organizations.
Program and amp; Project Management Excellence:
Oversee multiple concurrent workstreams including enterprise system implementations cloud infrastructure establishment data platform migrations and security enhancements.
Implement robust program governance structures ensuring effective decision-making across complex interdependent initiatives.
Coordinate vendor relationships and delivery across strategic consulting partners and technology providers.
Drive risk management frameworks across technology security integration and organizational change dimensions.
Technical Product Management:
Lead product strategy and roadmap development for enterprise applications including digital procurement solutions vendor databases corporate systems and integration platforms.
Establish and maintain product backlogs aligned with business priorities and technical constraints.
Drive requirements management across complex stakeholder environments involving Supply Ontario government ministries and external partners.
Champion user-centered design and benefits realization measurement throughout the development lifecycle.
Portfolio Optimization and amp; Governance:
Establish portfolio-level KPIs and performance measurement frameworks.
Lead investment prioritization and resource allocation decisions across the technology portfolio.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and portfolio optimization based on delivery performance and business value.
Coordinate with Enterprise Architecture to ensure alignment with technology standards and governance requirements.
Change Management and amp; Organizational Enablement:
Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies for technology adoption across the organization.
Lead agile coaching and practice improvement initiatives across delivery teams.
Establish training and capability development programs for internal teams and stakeholders.
Drive communication strategies ensuring stakeholder engagement and buy-in throughout transformation initiatives.
Vendor and Resource Management:
Manage relationships with implementation partners and technology vendors ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and organizational requirements.
Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning across portfolio workstreams.
Monitor and control portfolio budgets ensuring optimal utilization of resources and alignment with financial parameters.
Coordinate vendor performance measurement and relationship optimization activities.
Risk Management and Quality Assurance:
Implement robust risk management frameworks across the technology portfolio.
Develop and maintain risk identification assessment and mitigation strategies for complex initiatives.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enterprise technology standards.
Coordinate security and privacy workstreams including threat assessments and compliance evaluations.
Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure portfolio success and organizational effectiveness.
Regular monitoring and reporting on portfolio metrics making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
Lead post-implementation reviews and optimization initiatives across the portfolio.
Benchmark portfolio management performance continuously to identify potential improvements.
General Skills:
Portfolio Leadership: Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise technology transformations preferably managing multiple concurrent initiatives within complex organizational environments.
Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive portfolio strategies aligned with organizational objectives and stakeholder requirements.
Stakeholder Management: Excellence in managing relationships with executive leadership vendors and cross-functional teams across multi-organizational environments.
Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of enterprise technology architecture cloud platforms integration patterns and modern delivery frameworks.
Risk Management: Expertise in identifying assessing and mitigating portfolio risks throughout complex implementation lifecycles.
Change Management: Proven track record in leading organizational change initiatives and ensuring successful technology adoption across large organizations.
Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership and translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges across multiple workstreams.
Budget Management: Experience managing large portfolio budgets and resource allocation effectively across multiple initiatives and vendor relationships.
Quality Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet enterprise standards user needs and public sector governance requirements.
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Desirable Skills:
Enterprise Systems: Experience with large-scale system implementations cloud migrations and enterprise technology integration within government or regulated environments.
Certifications: Professional certifications in portfolio management (PMP) project management (PMP) ITIL or relevant technology frameworks.
Change Leadership: Advanced knowledge of change management methodologies and organizational transformation within complex stakeholder environments.
Industry Knowledge: Understanding of public sector technology implementation requirements governance frameworks and regulatory compliance standards.
Architecture: Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles cloud-based solutions and modern integration patterns.
Process Optimization: Experience in business process reengineering workflow optimization and operational excellence initiatives.
Data Management: Understanding of data governance privacy requirements security standards and analytics platform implementations.
Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile portfolio management approaches scaled frameworks and modern delivery practices in enterprise implementations.
Identity Management: Experience with enterprise identity solutions access management frameworks and related security architectures.
API Management: Knowledge of API gateways integration hubs microservices architectures and related enterprise technologies.
Vendor Management: Proven experience managing relationships with major consulting firms technology vendors and implementation partners in complex procurement environments.
Deliverables
Portfolio Strategy and amp; Governance Deliverables
Enterprise Technology Portfolio Strategy
Comprehensive portfolio strategy and implementation roadmap aligned with organizational objectives
Portfolio governance framework and decision-making protocols
Stakeholder engagement strategy and communication plans
Investment prioritization methodology and resource allocation framework
Portfolio-level risk management and mitigation strategies
Performance Management and amp; Optimization
Portfolio-level KPIs and performance measurement frameworks
Value realization assessments and business benefits tracking
Resource utilization analysis and optimization recommendations
Portfolio health reporting and executive dashboards
Continuous improvement plans and optimization strategies
Program and amp; Project Management Deliverables
Program Governance and amp; Coordination
Program governance structures and protocols for all enterprise technology initiatives
Cross-workstream coordination mechanisms and dependency management plans
Integrated master schedules and milestone tracking systems
Risk and issue management frameworks with escalation procedures
Change management processes and impact assessment protocols
Vendor and amp; Resource Management
Vendor management frameworks and performance measurement systems
Resource capacity planning and allocation strategies across initiatives
Contract oversight documentation and deliverable tracking mechanisms
Vendor relationship optimization plans and partnership development strategies
Procurement support documentation and evaluation frameworks
Technical Product Management Deliverables
Product Strategy and amp; Roadmaps
Enterprise application product strategies and development roadmaps
User experience requirements and design specifications
Product backlog management and prioritization frameworks
Integration architecture documentation and technical specifications
Product performance metrics and user satisfaction measurement plans
Requirements and amp; Solution Management
Comprehensive requirements documentation across all technology initiatives
Solution architecture alignment and technical standards compliance documentation
User acceptance criteria and testing frameworks
Technical solution validation and quality assurance protocols
Knowledge transfer plans and operational readiness assessments
Change Management and amp; Organizational Enablement Deliverables
Organizational Change Strategy
Change management strategy and implementation plans for technology adoption
Training and capability development programs for internal teams and stakeholders
Communication strategies and stakeholder engagement plans
Organizational readiness assessments and gap analysis reports
Success measurement frameworks and adoption metrics
Knowledge Management and amp; Sustainability
Knowledge transfer documentation and operational procedures
Best practices documentation and lessons learned repositories
Organizational capability maturity assessments and development plans
Sustainability frameworks for ongoing technology management
Post-implementation support and optimization strategies
Portfolio Reporting and amp; Communication Deliverables
Executive Reporting and amp; Communications
Regular executive status reports and portfolio health assessments
Strategic briefing materials for leadership and stakeholder meetings
Risk and issue escalation reports with mitigation recommendations
Business value realization reports and benefits tracking documentation
Strategic decision support documentation and analysis
Governance and amp; Compliance Documentation
Technology governance compliance reports and audit documentation
Regulatory and policy compliance assessments and remediation plans
Security and privacy impact assessments and mitigation strategies
Enterprise architecture compliance documentation and standards alignment reports
Quality assurance and performance validation reports
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Must Haves: and nbsp;
8 years experience leading large-scale enterprise technology portfolio transformations with demonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent initiatives across cloud infrastructure data platforms and enterprise system implementations and nbsp;
7 years experience managing complex vendor relationships and strategic consulting partnerships in high-visibility government or regulated environments requiring rigorous governance and stakeholder coordination and nbsp;
7 years experience in portfolio management methodologies enterprise architecture frameworks and technology modernization strategies with proven ability to navigate complex organizational and technical dependencies and nbsp;
7 years experience managing technology portfolios with multiple interdependent workstreams complex integration requirements and competing stakeholder priorities in public sector environments and nbsp;
7 years experience delivery methodologies including Agile DevOps and scaled framework implementations across enterprise technology initiatives and nbsp;
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