technical program manager - information technology (IT)

Government of Canada - Central; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ottawa is seeking an experienced IT manager. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and has over 5 years of experience in managing IT projects and teams. Responsibilities include assigning projects, coordinating system design, and ensuring daily operations comply with standards. This role is strictly on-site with no remote work options and offers extensive health and financial benefits, including a pension plan and training opportunities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Team building opportunities

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 5 years or more in relevant IT experience.
• Knowledge of computer and technology fundamentals.
• Experience in managing IT projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assign IT projects to staff and manage their progress.
• Coordinate and oversee design and deployment of IT systems.
• Evaluate daily operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Recruit and train personnel for IT roles.

Skills

Agile

Internet of things (IoT)

Computer programming

Networking hardware

Programming languages

Programming software

Virtualization

Business intelligence

MS SQL Server

Computerized testing system

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assign IT projects to systems analysts, programmers and other computer technicians
• Coordinate IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services
• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Recruit staff
• Review operational reports to assess compliance with software and hardware requirements
• Supervise computer analysts, engineers, programmers, technicians and other personnel
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for information systems
• Authorize the development of specifications for products or services
• Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
• Manage incidents
• Robotic process automation
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Agile
• Internet of things (IoT)
• Computer programming
• Networking hardware
• Programming languages
• Programming software
• Virtualization
• Business intelligence
• MS SQL Server
• Computerized testing system

Applied statistics and mathematics experience

• Computer science

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available