Project Manager, Applications

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking a Full-time Temporary IT Project Manager to lead high-risk projects and manage day-to-day operations. The role involves providing strategic technology solutions and consultation to improve business operations while ensuring system reliability and performance. Applicants should possess a degree and extensive project management experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing IT projects.
• Subject matter expertise in municipal business areas desirable.
• PMP certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage Land Management Solution IT project for clients.
• Provide consultation on project management and business analysis.
• Ensure application performance and reliability.

Skills

Project Management

Process Review

Business Analysis

Education

Completion of 4 year university degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field

Job description

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Requisition ID: 18008
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Information Technology Services
Branch:Applications Management Branch
Employment Type: 1 or more Full-time Temporary-Up to 18 months
Work Hours: 35.00hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $102,307.66- $124,480.72 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Information Technology
Application Close:04/07/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Information Technology Services is to create business value by providing innovative and strategic technology solutions for the business operations of the City of Ottawa.

You are responsible for managing the assigned high-risk/large-scale Land Management Solution IT project for clients or managing the various day-to-day operational requirements relating to this project and solution. You will support the section and/or the business operations of the client group.

You also provide consultation and advice to the client group in the areas of project management, business analysis, process review and redesign, and the implementation of new/enhanced processes, technologies, applications and/or other solutions. In addition, you work in conjunction with other IT sections to ensure the availability, reliability, accessibility, and performance of applications and/or other solutions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing multi-stakeholder, cross-disciplinary IT projects including: managing multiple business-specific and enterprise technologies; managing in-house developed and COTS (with proprietary, Oracle or SQL) applications that support client needs; leading projects with extensive integration requirements with other applications, including public-facing applications, content management systems and other backend business systems.Must include at least 2 years of experience in supervising staff and conducting business analysis and process review and redesign.

Subject matter expertise in a variety of business areas such as payroll, human resources, public works, health, emergency services and other municipally-provided services is desirable

For SAP positions:

• Previous experience supporting computer applications, and/or subject matter expertise, in payroll, human resources, accounting, materiel management, maintenance management, sales distribution, etc.
• Experience with SAP is an asset

For Business Intelligence (BI) positions:

• Business intelligence tools, e.g. IBM Cognos 8, IBM TM1 Planning and IBM Infosphere Data Stage (ETL)
• Strong demonstrated development experience and knowledge in web technology including web application and server architectures, Java web application frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, Java Server Faces), web security, web-based user interface design, web accessibility principles, portal architectures and web services (including SOAP and REST)
• Knowledge of usability requirements for public facing applications is desirable
• Strong demonstrated experience and knowledge with Esri GIS and spatial data management in enterprise implementations
• Experience in designing and integrating GIS within enterprise systems, such as Lagan, Maximo and SAP using Services Oriented Architecture
• Subject matter expertise in municipal business areas such as land development, permitting, licensing, infrastructure management, inspection, etc. is desirable for GIS positions

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

• Project management methodologies, tools and standards (e.g. PMBoK), including methodologies, standards and tools specific to IT
• ITIL service delivery framework, including ITIL processes and best practices (including change management processes)
• The department’s IT Project Life Cycle, and policies, standards, procedures and processes that pertain to the work activities
• Techniques, methodologies, System Development Life Cycle, and best practices used in systems design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance
• IT security practices
• The City’s technological environment (including development, testing and production environments, and their infrastructures) and related technologies/tools (such as .Net, SQL, Oracle, SOA, SAP and GIS)
• The department’s change management, release management and quality assurance technologies, tools and processes
• Business requirement definition, and business process re-engineering and business improvement techniques
• Workflow analysis, automation planning and process development
• Data modelling techniques
• Quality client service processes
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization.

• Language Requirement:English oral, reading, writing
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail] .