Senior Portfolio Manager
Information Systems R30
An eligibility list may be established.
An excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated professional
The Provincial Identity Information Management (IDIM) Program provides ministries and broader public service organizations with identity, authentication and integration technologies and services to enable employees, businesses and citizens to have access to government programs, services and information – either in person or online
As the Portfolio Manager, Project Delivery you will lead the delivery of a diverse IT portfolio. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives and Project Delivery Office, you will be working closely with Ministry Executive, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Project Managers and program area staff. You will be leading in a team environment that fosters innovation, individual accountability and employee engagement while building trusted relationships with both internal and external clients. You oversee the provision of business analysis/consulting services and plan ongoing business and technology needs consistent with Government and Ministry strategic plans, system standards and interfacing requirements of other ministries and agencies. This is a senior level specialist position, directing strategies and standards to be followed by other IT staff and concluding high level analysis to contribute to the Ministry’s IT policies and strategic objectives.
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The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336.
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact SuezanLeBreton@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:
- Degree, diploma, certification or equivalent in the information technology (IT) field; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive, related experience in an information systems environment.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as project manager of projects with focus on technology and business implementation, including knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques and lifecycle processes as well as risk management within a project context.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in the supervision and mentoring of staff.
- Experience with:
- Managing, developing and implementing improvements in a team or work unit that provides hands-on operational support of large scale and custom-built technology-dependent systems.
- Providing business analysis for key front line systems with complex interactive business processes and multi-ministry impacts.
- Proposal evaluation as well as negotiating and managing information technology contracts.
- Preparing and presenting briefing materials for Executive and cross-government Committees.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Additional post-secondary education in Business Analysis and Project Management certification.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.
CRC - A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.