16 Sep
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City of Toronto
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Toronto
16 Sep
City of Toronto
Toronto
Responsibilities Assists in the development and execution of comprehensive project plans and detailed schedules using Microsoft Project and Azure Dev
Ops/Jira, ensuring effective management of deliverables across all phases from initiation to implementation in alignment with established project management methodologies.
Applies project management best practices (e.g., PMIs PMBOK) to support planning and execution of budget tool revitalization project within a complex public sector environment.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Financial Planning (FPD), Technology Services (TSD), City Divisions, Agencies, external consultants, and partners to help deliver modern budget planning solution using Anaplan platform within the defined scope, timeline, and budget Coordinates assigned projects and workstreams, ensuring effective cross-divisional collaboration, quality outcomes, , while fostering continuous learning and improvement Prepares updates and advises project status, risks, and technical matters, escalating issues as needed to the Senior Project Manager.
Works with Technology Services and divisions to drive data migration, cleansing, transformation, and load to support future state budget formulation solution.
Documents project decisions, risks, and divisional impacts, using data to identify issues and determine actions for resolution or escalation, with a focus on system and process improvements and assessing changes from current to future state operations.
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support the elicitation of requirements, documentation of current and future state business processes, and development of solution artifacts.
Partners with consultants, staff, and key stakeholders on planning initiatives, feasibility studies, and the design of future state solutions.
Facilitates the development of budget planning solutions, including workarounds and contingency plans, to overcome obstacles impacting project deliverables and timelines.
Proactively addresses or escalates issues and risks that could affect critical milestones.
Supports solution end-to-end testing (unit, functional, QA, integration, regression, cutover etc.) and collaborates with Technology Services to monitor progress and ensure defect-free application delivery.
Track,
documents and reports weekly progress on team milestones Contributes to the development of decision-making documents by conducting option analyses, cost-benefit evaluations, and formulating strategic recommendations for project leadership Supports training documentation reviews including configuration documentation, testing documentation and results, business process procedures, directives, and job aids; ensures adequate documentation is maintained.
Contribute to organizational change management strategies, support and communicate cutover tasks for assigned work streams, and assist in preparing end users for production readiness.
Key Qualifications University degree in computer science or related discipline or the approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Demonstrated experience in leading or supporting technology implementations (i.e.
Anaplan, SAP), including the design of workflows, development of data models, system integrations, data migration, analytics, disclosure reporting, and automation of budgeting processes for financial planning.
Demonstrated experience managing technology implementation and modernization projects in complex public sector environments, from inception to completion, utilizing tools such as MS Project, Azure Dev
Ops, Jira, HP ALM etc. PMP certification is an asset.
Demonstrated experience preparing comprehensive project documentation, including business cases, project plans, process workflows, and stakeholder presentations, tailored to diverse audiences and aligned with organizational and project objectives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, including city divisions, agencies and elected officials, senior management, unionized staff, and external partners.
Demonstrated expertise in project tracking and monitoring, including the ability to develop and maintain detailed project schedules, track milestones and deliverables, and proactively identify and resolve potential delays or risks to ensure timely completion.
Understanding of business process documentation methodologies,
with experience overseeing the development of process maps, workflows, and SOPs in collaboration with cross-functional teams; ability to guide documentation efforts and ensure alignment with project goals and organizational standards.
Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional technology teams, vendors, and external partners to align business and technical requirements, manage deliverables, and support the successful implementation of complex systems and modernization initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise internal and external teams across all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure while providing training, guidance, and fostering collaboration in multidisciplinary, high-performance environments.
Strong analytical, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines, while exercising sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Familiarity with relevant legislation including Occupational Health and Safety, Employment Standards Act, labour relations, human rights, WSIB, and collective agreements.
Commitment to equity, diversity, and respectful workplace culture, aligned with Toronto Public Service values.
Why You Will Love Working at The City We are committed to building a high-performing public service with strong and effective leaders to enable service excellence, through high engagement and healthy and protected workplace.
We recognize the need for flexibility and offer a hybrid working environment that will provide you with an appropriate work-life balance required to thrive in todays fast paced world. A strong benefits package which includes competitive salaries, vacation and other unique offerings.
We offer an excellent defined benefit pension plan bringing added value to our overall compensation package through OMERS.
We support ongoing learning and development and offer educational opportunities with tuition subsidies.
Opportunities to join and take an active role with Citys Communities of Inclusions comprised of employees who share a common identity, lived experience and/or set of interest and support each others professional development, sense of belonging and promote a culture of inclusion.
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