Description : Requirements
Requirements
Background Information
The Ministry of Transportation continues on its digital and data transformation journey through innovation, data sharing, modernization of its legacy IT systems and modernized business processes creating more choice through on-line digital channels.
and nbsp;The ministry will continue to leverage digital and data assets more effectively to meet expectations of modern clients, while taking clear steps to protect people’s online privacy and rights.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;MTO Data and Information Services (MDIS)
o and nbsp; and nbsp;MDIS establishes the foundation for an organization that is data-driven, innovative, client focused and future ready.
MDIS will empower MTO to capitalize on existing data and improve information sharing with stakeholders.
o and nbsp; and nbsp;MDIS will compliment Ontario’s Digital and Data Strategy, which is intended to explore new opportunities for the use of MTOs data assets across the province.
o and nbsp; and nbsp; MDIS was developed with an Agile, product-centric approach and the MDIS Minimum Viable Product (MVP) documentation was shared and reviewed broadly across and nbsp;
the and nbsp;ministry and nbsp;at MDIS Governances checkpoints and updated accordingly.
o and nbsp; and nbsp; The implementation and outcomes for the strategy are dependent on the activation of new or enhancement to existing Ministry capabilities.
The MTO Data and Information Services defines capabilities that are necessary to realize the MDIS outcomes
o and nbsp; and nbsp; The MDIS Action Plan document expands on these capabilities, defining specific goals, benefits, and approaches to activate these capabilities for MTO.
These capabilities will be iteratively activated over specific strategic time horizons following executive approval. Iteration allows for adjustments, integration with other parallel capability activations, and provides responsiveness to evolving business goals. and nbsp;
The ministry requires a Program Manager / Strategic Advisor to support and coordinate various streams of work to support MDIS implementation across ministry divisions including monitoring timelines and maintaining MDIS schedule.
Responsibilities / Assignment Deliverables
Support the MDIS to :
1) and nbsp;Manage and coordinate various streams of work.
2) and nbsp;Ensure MDIS is delivered cost effectively and efficiently, and in compliance with organization’s methodologies, standards and frameworks.
3) and nbsp;Support MDIS strategic planning and implementation
The consultant and nbsp; shall and nbsp;perform the following Services and Deliverables :
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Schedule, attend and participate in planning and collaboration meetings
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Support the team in the preparation of necessary presentation materials
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Support team in ensuring that project deadlines are met
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Provide administrative support as needed
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Undertake project tasks as required
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Maintain MDIS artefacts in alignment with the established program management framework and methodologies
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ensuring all documentation is maintained appropriately
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Provide support for program governance activities
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Co-ordinate and contribute to reporting and briefing materials for various levels of management
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Support MDIS teams in the identification and management of issues and risks
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Support MDIS teams in sprint planning and tracking using collaboration management tools
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Create and maintain comprehensive supporting documentation as required
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Resource may be assigned to additional and / or other projects as required
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Skill Set / Experience Required
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience providing program management support for a large, diverse program with an established program management framework
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with identification of risk events and issues before they occur so that proper mitigation strategies can be developed
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with co-ordinating and contributing to reporting and briefing materials
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with creation of diagrams to visualize and specify requirements and / or concepts
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with advising on strategic planning best practices and deliverables
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Strong interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Solid organization and multitasking skills
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ability to pay attention to detail and think ahead
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines and delivering high profile, complex initiatives
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience in the use of collaboration management tools
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Understanding of Agile Methodology and frameworks
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experienced user of MS Office toolset including Microsoft teams
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Knowledge of OPS I and amp;IT standards and best practices
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Knowledge of Project management best practices
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Criteria for Evaluation
Program Management and Planning and nbsp; - 40%
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience providing program management support for a large, diverse program with an established program management framework
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with identification of risk events and issues before they occur so that proper mitigation strategies can be developed
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with co-ordinating and contributing to reporting and briefing materials
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with creation of diagrams to visualize and specify requirements and / or concepts
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with advising on business strategies best practices and deliverables
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- and nbsp;
Soft skills and nbsp;- 30%
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Strong interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Solid organization and multitasking skills
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ability to pay attention to detail and think ahead
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines and delivering high profile, complex initiatives
Technical Skills and nbsp;- 25%
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience in the use of collaboration management tools
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Understanding of Agile Methodology and frameworks
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experienced user of MS Office toolset including Microsoft teams
OPS Experience and nbsp;- 5%
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Knowledge of Ontario’s digital service standard
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Knowledge of OPS I and amp;IT standards and best practices