Analyst, Optimization and Governance

The opportunity

The role of the Analyst, Optimization and Governance is to support the budgeting, reporting, analysis, administration, planning, and monitoring of activities performed within the Product Engineering (PE) department.

Who you'll work with

• The Analyst works in close collaboration with the Manager, Optimization and Governance to handle issues related to vendor partner performance, maintain a consistent approach to metrics generation and analysis to ensure alignment to PE Strategic Priorities;
• identify opportunities for implementing common solutions across teams through appropriate business case creation; track status and report on progress of committed deliverables;

and assist with other departmental business management activities.

What you'll do

Assist in metrics reporting, process compliance and improvements. This includes scheduled and periodic capture of data from multiple sources for metrics reporting and status.

Implement well designed, scalable and automated reports using current and emerging technology (e.g. PowerBI) to provide oversight for the department on performance and to identify opportunities.

Help establish data stewardship and best practices for data management within Product Engineering

Proactively identify risks which may impact delivery on pre-established team / departmental commitments - and provide recommendations for improvement.

Lead and participate in status meetings; report and communicate on status as appropriate.

Responsible for maintaining currency in technological trends and direction; continually upgrading personal, technical, and IT related skills through research, education and self-motivated technology experimentation

Facilitate discussions with senior leaders to obtain, analyze, document, communicate, and handle business requirements.

Present and communicate metrics, trends, and observations to various levels across IT

Participate and lead in new technology investigation and make recommendations for new technology adoption where appropriate.

Provide suggestions on approach to help form scope and business requirements.

Able to work autonomously and be resourceful while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Analyze current systems / processes, spot challenges, and identify areas of improvement to assist in forming long-term strategies around monitoring business processes to achieve optimal efficiency.

What you'll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Technology, or Finance, or equivalent working experience

You have 2-3 years of relevant hands-on experience

Demonstrated capability to perform financial and performance analysis

Strong applied skill in the Microsoft office suite of tools : Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint

Previous experience leading the design, development, and implementation of business reports that use interactive data visualization software such as PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik Sense

Experienced working with the various members of Agile squads to assist with removing blockers that metrics identify

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates a growth mindset and is adaptable to changing priorities and requirements

Self-organizing individual who can manage deadlines of competing priorities

Exposure to JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, or other IT collaboration tools

Experience with SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle), understanding of software development / testing, and general IT concepts

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What we’re offering

Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive

Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

A flexible / hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

Competitive time off

Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region / country for up to a month each year

Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience.

Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring.

We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.

To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

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Functional Areas :

Information Technology

Requisition ID : 5778

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