BAND 3 (under review) - Senior Manager, Systems Analysis

LDB; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) seeks a Senior Manager Systems Analysis to lead systems analysis activities for corporate and business applications in liquor and cannabis retail. This leadership position requires a strong background in IT management, including systems analysis and vendor relationship management. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of Systems Analysis functions and contribute strategically to LDB’s operational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years related experience in IT.
• Experience leading teams of 6 or more in large organizations.
• Experience with large scale ERP systems and integration solutions.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all systems analysis for corporate and business applications.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Systems Analysis teams.
• Ensure strategic oversight for Systems Analysis operations.

Skills

Disaster Recovery

Business Process

SQL

Active Directory

VMware

Customer Service

Information Technology

Data Integrity

Windows

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Computer Science or Business Administration

Job description

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to governments goals of making life better for people in B.C. improving services and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care education and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

LDBs Information Technology (IT) team consists of 7 competency areas : Customer Experience Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) Information Security Enterprise Architecture Software Services Data Services and IT Program Governance. Currently 5 divisions managed by IT Directors collectively are responsible for all of the 7 competency areas to deliver the IT mandate of supporting LDBs corporate and business operations and enabling future needs and initiatives.

At present the IT team consists of more than 260 full-time employees and includes a sourcing strategy to leverage external expertise to ensure the integrated IT team continues to deliver LDBs strategic initiatives timely and in high quality.

The IT department of the LDB is responsible for the entire computing infrastructure for all of the 230 BC Liquor Stores BC Cannabis Stores as well as LDBs head office in Burnaby and 4 Warehouse / Distribution Centres including Delta Kamloops Richmond and Victoria. IT department also manages three data centres located in Burnaby Delta and Kamloops.

About this role :

Reporting to the IT Director Software Services the Senior Manager Systems Analysis is a key member of the Software Services leadership team and is accountable for all systems analysis and related activities for corporate and business applications across liquor and cannabis retail and wholesale. The Senior Manager Systems Analysis is focused on providing leadership and guidance to the three Systems Analysis teams in supporting LDB projects continuous improvements and maintenance initiatives. Within these three teams portfolios include retail systems for both Liquor and Cannabis; Wholesale systems for both Liquor and Cannabis; and Corporate systems spanning a large and diverse number of systems with different configurations and requirements. The Senior Manager is responsible for strategic oversight for the Systems Analysis operation as a function within the LDB; the Senior Manager is responsible for all aspects of technology people and processes relating to Systems Analysis that supports all lines of business in the LDB.

The ability to be available to respond to telephone calls after normal business hours is required.

For complete details about this opportunity including accountabilities please refer to the attached job description also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A criminal record check is required.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements :

Education and Experience :

A bachelors degree in information technology computer science business administration or related field with a minimum of 6 years recent related experience

A combination of education training and experience may be considered; i.e. 8 years of recent related experience

• with formal course work and / or certifications in information technology computer science business administration or a related field.

A related certification or designation; i.e. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Recent related experience must have occurred in the last 10 years and must include the following :
• A minimum of 5 years experience leading teams of 6 or more IT professionals in a large (100 employees) complex organization.
• Experience with large scale ERP systems MS Azure and integration of on-premise and SaaS solutions.
• Experience in systems analysis business analysis product management and solution design for integrated large-scale business systems preferably within retail supply chain or enterprise resource planning (ERP) environments.
• Experience leading teams that support business systems and processes such as purchasing distribution retail finance audit and / or human resources.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives including leading efforts to migrate legacy systems implement new enterprise systems (on premise cloud-based or SaaS solutions).
• Experience managing organizational change initiatives including planning communication and execution of changes related to systems and processes.
• Experience managing vendor relationships including negotiating Service Partner Agreements (SPAs) and ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following :

• Experience with product management i.e. creating and managing IT product roadmaps tracking progress prioritization etc.
• In-depth understanding of DevSecOps principles with experience integrating security into the systems development lifecycle and ensuring system compliance with IT security frameworks.
• Experience leading change management for initiatives projects and / or programs preferably using Prosci methodology.
• Experience leading Agile or DevOps teams with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and their application in systems analysis.
• Experience with IT Service Management and Operations preferably ITIL practices.
• Experience in unionized work environments is considered an asset.

Application instructions :

To be considered for this position your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. 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 Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered :

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and / or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• 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.

For specific position-related enquiries please contact Jennifer Robinson HR Advisor Talent & Compensation at .

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit the Your Job Applicationpage of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11 : 00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying visit the Technical Assistancepage of MyHR.

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service :

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplaceto 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.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Mtis or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing please contact or .

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information visit What the BC Public Service Offers.

Required Experience :

Senior Manager

Key Skills

Disaster Recovery,Business Process,SQL,Active Directory,VMware,Customer Service,Information Technology,data integrity,Windows,Project Management,Troubleshoot,System Administration,Management System,Procedures,hardware

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 88700 - 125700

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