175265 - IT Consultant - Treasury Board Secretariat - Temporary

Government of PEI; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Prince Edward Island’s Treasury Board Secretariat invites applications for an IT Consultant (ITC). You will lead IT demand & portfolio management efforts, act as the senior IT liaison to client departments, and guide system strategy, governance, and lifecycle management to support Islanders’ public services.

The role requires strong leadership, practical experience in IT operations, contracts and vendor management, and a solid ability to translate complex needs into actionable

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Extensive experience in Operational Management of IT systems.
• Experience with developing business cases, RFPs, and contract management.
• Ability to develop IT roadmaps and strategic plans.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and financial management skills.
• Criminal Records Check required prior to employment.
• Public sector experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between ITSS and client departments, maintaining portfolio view.
• Lead IT strategy development and roadmaps for IT investments.
• Plan and support information systems delivery, including project management and BC plans.
• Supervise IT delivery teams and promote best practices.
• Prepare specifications, RFPs, SLAs, and contracts.
• Monitor SLAs and contracts to ensure service levels and resolve issues.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

IT strategy

Portfolio management

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The Treasury Board Secretariat is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

As the primary liaison between IT Shared Services and one or more assigned departments, the IT Consultant (ITC) serves as the senior IT leader is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction relating to all IT services (IT Demand & Portfolio Management) and will indirectly report to a senior management. These positions will provide strategic advice and high-level assistance in support of critical systems used by Government to deliver services to Islanders. These positions will provide the day-to-day direction and planning required to ensure that these systems function in an effective and efficient basis by leading the activities of business application specialists and programmers in relation to system support standards.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Serving as the primary liaison between ITSS and assigned client departments(s). Maintaining a solid understanding of strategy, priorities, processes, finances, challenges and opportunities of departments and developing and maintaining a complete portfolio view of all departmental IT investments;
• Acting as the lead in the creation and maintenance of departmental IT strategy and associated roadmaps of IT Investments within the department(s) and providing product/application lifecycle management (governance, development and maintenance) of the systems;
• Planning, coordinating and supporting information systems delivery in Government including determining a recommended delivery approach and delivery environment, providing a project management service, developing an information manual documenting the use of Systems, assisting client departments in their business continuity plans, and troubleshooting systems problems and issues to ensure swift resolution and client satisfaction;
• Supervising the technical implementation delivery team by providing day to day leadership for ITSS staff; demonstrating best practices and strong technical capabilities to develop, program, and configure systems;
• Researching and writing Specification Documents, Request for Proposals (RFPs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Contracts;
• Managing, monitoring and evaluating SLAs and Contracts to ensure responsibilities are fulfilled, service levels are achieved, changes are made as required, and problems are resolved;
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• University Degree in Computer Science or related field such as Business Administration supplemented with relevant course work (Public Administration, Management Development, Human Resources Development, Business Analysis and Project Management);
• Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered;
• Extensive experience in Operational Management (IT System Administration, Application Management, Portfolio Management, Business Relationship Management, Contract & Vendor Management) preferably in public sector;
• Experience with developing business cases, request for proposals, funding proposals, contract and vendor management especially negotiating IT vendor contracts and managing service level agreements;
• Experience in business relationship management and dealing with clients on an executive or professional level;
• Experience with developing IT Roadmaps and IT Strategic Plans, working in a complex application environment and using multiple application program interfaces (API);
• Experience in maintaining software configuration management, dealing with application and middleware licensing and an understanding on how licensing models impact hardware infrastructure;
• Extensive experience in the management of business information systems, leading projects and supervising staff;
• Strong technical abilities in programming and system configuration, knowledge of management principles and practices related to the management of Information/Technology, Demand and Portfolio;
• Must have leadership and management skills including strong interpersonal, communication, strategic thinking, negotiating, planning, organizational, budget preparation and financial management;
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to beginning employment;
• Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record;
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.

The Public Service is inspired to make a positive impact and proud to shape the future of our Island Community