Project Manager/ Delivery Manager

Arthur Grand Technologies is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Specialized IT Consultant – Senior For one of our clients.

Position: Specialized IT Consultant – Senior

Location :Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

3 days a week

Duration: Long Term Contract

• KnowledgeandexperienceusingissuemanagementtoolssuchasJiratomanagebacklogsandsprints.
• 7+yearsdemonstratedexperiencewithProjectmanagementpractices,theories,methodsandtechniquestoanalyzeandassess:costeffectivecontractandprocurementstrategiesforI&ITsolutionsandservices;leadthedevelopmentofcontractmanagementaccountability,governanceframeworks,proceduresandguidelines,andprovidestrategicandbusinessprocurementadvicetoseniormanagementtosupportstrategicsourcingopportunitiesandoptimizecosteffectivenessofgovernmentprocurementinvestments.
• 7+yearsdemonstratedhands-onDeliveryManagementexperiencemanaginglargecomplexapplicationdevelopmentprojects.
• 7+yearsdemonstratedexperiencemanagingagile/iterative/scrumprojects.
• KnowledgeofCurrentandemergingtechnology,industrystandardsandtrendstoensurethatleadingedgetechnology(e.g.,securitytechnologies,operatingsystems,multi-tierweb-basedenvironment,internettechnologies,andtestingmethods)isbeingutilizedinthemarketandhowbesttoapplythistovendorportfoliocontractsandprocurementstrategies.
• 7+yearsdemonstratedexperiencemanagingmultidisciplinaryteamsandtechnicaltasksinvolvingsolutiondevelopment(design,coding,configuration),datamigration,testing,platformupgrades/patching,maintenance/support,integration.
• 7+yearsexperiencemanagingmultiplecomplexconcurrentprojectsasanintegratedprogram/portfolio.
• 7+yearsdemonstratedexperiencewithI&ITtechnologyconcepts,principles,infrastructure,systemsandapplicationsolutioning;e.g.,hardwareplatforms,softwarealternatives,architecture,networks,databases,applicationsandsecuritytoleadtheimplementationandongoingmanagementofeffectiveITservicecontractlifecycletoensureeffectivecontrollershipandqualityassuranceofGovTechON'sinvestmentinI&ITassetsandserviceswiththeincorporationofappropriateriskmanagementfeatures.

KeyResponsibilities:

WithintheGovTechONorganization,thereexistsseveralstrategic,tactical,operationalandcommodityvendorrelationshipsrepresentingsubstantialpublicinvestmentthatrequireseffectiveoversightandmanagementtoensurevalueformoney.

• EstablishesandmanagesthedevelopmentoftheITVMOshort,mediumandlongtermstrategic/businessvendorportfolioplansensuringthatplansarealignedwithgovernmentI&ITandGovTechONstrategicdirectionsandfinancialplans.ReportstoITVMOandGovTechONexecutivesonperformanceofthespecifiedvendorportfolios.
• Leadsthecollection,analysisandconsolidationofspecifiedvendorportfolioinformation/data,thepreparationofreports/dashboards,andthedevelopmentofrecommendationsregardingperformanceimprovementplans.Leadsthedevelopmentofstrategicoptions/plansforcontinuousimprovementofvendormanagementtoensurecost-effectiveinvestment,managementandcontrolofI&ITdeliverythatensurevalueformoney.
• Actsasasubjectmatterexpertinanadvisoryroletotheseniormanagementteam;identifiesandprioritizesservicedeliveryandimprovementinitiativesthatstrengthenaccountabilityandvendormanagementfunctionsinalignmentwithoverallgovernmentdirection.
• Providesleadership,expertadviceandparticipatesasanITVMOsubject-matter-expertwithGovTechONclientexecutivesandseniormanagement.SupportGovTechONITdivisionswiththeirmanagementofI&ITservicedeliveryissuesthroughin-depthknowledgeofI&ITbusinessconcepts,principles,technicalbusinessservices,andemergingtrendsintheI&ITbusinessenvironmentandprovidesadvicetoexecutivesonoptionsforeffectiveandefficientvendormanagement.
• Initiatesandbuildscollaborativepartnershipswithdirectors/managersacrossGovTechONtoencourageinnovationopportunitiestomaximizevaluerealizedfrom3rdPartyITvendors,enablestrategicoversightandsharingofbestpracticestorealizeefficienciesingovernmentinvestmentinI&ITsolutionservices,infrastructure,andtoenhancevendormanagementfunctionsandpractices.
• Leadsthestrategicplanning,andmanagementofvendorpartnerportfoliosbydevelopinganditeratingonadefinedRelationshipCharterincludingStrategicPartnershipSuccessPlan.WorkingcloselywithGovTechONITdivisions,providestrategicvendororchestrationtosupporttheeffectiveoversight&managementofbusinessservicedeliveryandstewardshipofoperations.EnsuresalignmentandcomplianceofspecifiedvendorcontractportfoliototheITVMOStandardOperatingProceduresandoverallaccountabilityandgovernanceframework.
• Briefsseniormanagementoncurrent/projectedvendormanagementissuesandopportunities,providesstrategic/businessadviceandpresentsrecommendationsandsolutions.Preparesand/ormanagesthepreparationofbriefingnotes,position/optionpapers,internal/externalcommunications,responsestocontentiousissues,informationinquiriesandotherexecutive-leveldocumentation.
• Leads/participatesonITVMOgovernancecommitteesandprojectteams.
• Manages/leadsthedevelopmentofeffectiveworkingrelationshipswiththebroadervendorcommunitytounderstandprivatesectorI&ITandbusinesssolutionservicedeliverytrends/strategiesinordertoadviseandinformonstrategiesandopportunities.
• ProvidersstrategicadvisoryservicestoGovTechONITDivisionsforthedevelopmentandimplementationofperformancemeasurementsforthevendorportfoliotoensurecontractrequirementsarebeingmetandthatvalueformoneyisachieved.
• DevelopsandmaintainseffectiveworkingrelationshipsbetweenGovTechONITDivisionsandassignedvendorportfolio.

About Arthur Grand Technologies:

Arthur Grand Technologies is a leading provider of staffing and technology consulting services. Our company is managed by a team of professionals who have worked for big 5 consulting firms for 20+ years. We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company.

At Arthur Grand Technologies, we value our employees & contractors and strive to provide them with challenging, interesting work, market-relevant benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you have the necessary qualifications, and are excited to join a dynamic team, please send your resume to [email protected] for immediate consideration.

Thank you for considering Arthur Grand Technologies. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

Saranya Ponmudi

[email protected]

Arthur Grand Technologies Inc

www.arthurgrand.com

Arthur Grand is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) (including disability/vets)