Business Relationship Management Practitioner Lead - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment (12 month [...]

Algonquin College; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Ottawa is seeking a Business Relationship Management Practitioner Lead. This full-time role requires expertise in IT product lifecycle management and strategic roadmap development. The incumbent will advise on best practices and align IT strategies with business needs. Applicants should have a degree in Computer Science or related fields, as well as substantial experience in business relationship management. Competitive benefits and an inclusive workplace culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Arrangement Policy

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years experience in IT, business analysis, or project management.
• Experience in producing strategic roadmaps is essential.
• Proven success with technology projects, evidenced by references.

Responsibilities

• Lead business relationship management best practices.
• Align IT strategies with business goals.
• Research and evaluate new technologies.

Skills

Strategic roadmap development

Product lifecycle management

Real-time integration solutions

Relationship building

Communication skills

Conflict negotiation

Education

Four-year diploma/degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

COBIT/TOGAF/BRMP certificates

Job description

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Department: Project Management

Position Type: Full-Time Support

Salary Range: $50.93-$58.84-Hourly

Sc heduled Weekly Hours: 40

Anticipated Start Date: March 02, 2026

Length of Contract: 12 months

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date

January 15, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

The Business Relationship Management Practitioner Lead provides advice and guidance on business relationship management best practices and focuses on leading the efforts of Algonquin College client’s technology stacks and business capability strategic roadmaps, IT product lifecycle management, including creating, implementing, maintaining and decommissioning corporate products. The incumbent is responsible for providing the services required to design, develop, maintain, support, govern and evolve the enterprise technology ecosystem for Algonquin College, leading the analysis. The incumbent is also responsible for providing expert advice to Business Partners to stimulate, surface and shape demands for products and services to ensure potential business value is captured, realized, optimized and recognized.

The Business Relationship Management Practitioner Lead is also responsible for providing expert advice to colleagues in Information Technology Services (ITS) to ensure alignment across the business environment, strategy and technology investment as part of existing enterprise architecture, as well as the research and evaluation of new technologies and standards.

The incumbent will use industry best practices to design relationship value mapping in conjunction with diagnosing relationship quality and improvement planning techniques as part of the strategic relationship management process.

This position should leverage current Enterprise Business Platforms, which includes but not limited to SharePoint, Salesforce, Student Information Systems, Cloud solutions strategy and integrations strategy to align IT strategies and imperatives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) year diploma/degree in Computer Science/Systems/Engineering/Information Systems or Business Administration with a Computer Major;
• Preferred Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) or TOGAF or BRMP certificates;
• Combination of at least eight (8) years’ experience in IT, business analyst, BRMP, data analyst, and / or project manager;
• Must have experience in producing strategic roadmaps;
• Must have experience in product lifecycle management, including introducing, maintaining and decommissioning IT products;
• Must have experience designing solutions with real-time integration;
• Must have understanding of best practices and design trade-offs, with the ability to communicate design choices;
• Must have experience in proposing and introducing a wide range of enterprise applications and technologies;
• Must have experience in analyzing partner business requirements;
• Must have experience in proposing technology solutions, meeting internal and external Client requirements;
• Participation in knowledge sharing and mentorship;
• Must have proven success with projects involving the skills and technologies above, with a portfolio of references to demonstrate the work;
• Experience working with Broader Public Service Sector Procurement Process, an asset.
• Must have knowledge of BRMP framework, competencies and methodologies;
• Strong communication skills in writing, speaking and presenting;
• Ability to listen, build rapport, and develop credibility as a strategic partner;
• Master of relationship building and team collaboration;
• Skilled and experienced at conflict negotiation and problem-solving;

* This position is paid at Payband L

* Vacancy is for P20872

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• Compensation:Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits | Careers
• Learning and Development Opportunities:Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us | Employee Learning and Development. Availability depends on role and employment status.
• Company Culture: Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024
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