BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION CONSULTANT - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Are you looking for a challenging and high-paced opportunity to leverage your knowledge in people change management to support high-profile transformational project/program initiatives Do you have a track record of high performance in program implementation and Organizational Change Management (OCM) Are you relentlessly committed to supporting the people side of change Do you have the passion to be a visible champion of transformation initiatives within the Ontario Public ServiceThe Treasury Board Secretariat, Central Agencies I&IT Cluster, is seeking Business Transformation Consultants to provide project leadership and coordination for the research, design, development, implementation and delivery of policies, programs, processes, procedures and products to support people change and promote transformation. An integral component of this job is to strengthen the maturity of the organizational change management (OCM) practice in alignment with the overall strategic direction of the Information and Information Technology (I&IT) community and related business areas across the Ontario Public Service (OPS).Note: This position is located at 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto and/or 33 King Street West Oshawa; however, alternate work arrangements including flexible hours, hybrid remote work, and compressed work week may be available.OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role you will:

• Support and champion ongoing large-scale business transformation initiatives
• Lead the design and delivery of multi-year projects through organizational change
• Develop, build and coordinate linkages, networks and relationships between the unit and clients, stakeholders and service providers.
• Provide project leadership and management for the development and implementation of programs/policies and related procedures, processes, systems and tools.
• Guide the change management of large to small scale I&IT portfolios, program and projects through implementation of programs and strategies with Project and Portfolio Management methods and/or other processes (e.g. industry standard change management frameworks and methodologies)

How do I qualifyChange Management Skills:

• You have knowledge of change management theories, methodologies, best practices, tools and techniques, and Organizational Change Management skills to lead, implement and support strategies for business transformation
• You have knowledge of project management methodologies to manage the change management components.
• You have previous experience reviewing, developing, recommending and establishing implementation planning for all project phases.
• You have the ability to act as a change agent for a large-scale multi-year initiative by researching data and conducting change management analysis.
• You have the ability to facilitate the implementation of a program for portfolio, program and project practitioners across the OPS to foster learning and development through coaching and mentoring.

Interpersonal, Influencing and Communications Skills:

• You have consultation and mediation skills to consult with managers across the OPS on various types of I&IT portfolios, programs and projects; to gain support for program initiatives; and to provide guidance/advice in relation to business transformation, change management and communication.
• You have interpersonal and relationship management skills to establish working relationships, lead consultations, provide guidance and strategic advice promote project initiatives.
• You have presentation and persuasion skills to explain and promote initiatives to various stakeholders
• You have written communication skills to prepare proposals, reports, policy/position papers, presentations, learning programs/materials, briefing notes and recommendations to senior management.
• You possess oral communication skills to lead client focus groups/analysis, present recommendations/finding and facilitate change management and learning sessions to various client stakeholders.

Project Management Skills:

• You have knowledge of project management principles and methods including planning, resource and budget scheduling and project control to lead/manage program/policy development projects.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of project management methodology and practices to assist with project planning components.

Technical Skills:

• You have knowledge of I&IT business concepts, principles and emerging trends in the I&IT business environment affecting the branch technical business services and IT client business needs across the OPS.
• You have knowledge of program/policy theory, principles, business practices, methods and tools to provide project leadership for the design and development of program solutions.
• You have knowledge of ministry/branch mandate, legislative authority, objectives, operations, programs and services to provide expert consultation services to program/senior management and executives and to address evolving, complex and/or diverse needs, impacts and risks.
• You have knowledge of emerging trends in change management program models and methods to ensure that branch programs, policies and products are delivered through the use of leading-edge technology and business practices.
• You have knowledge of I&IT portfolio, program and project methodologies and related frameworks, processes, practices, techniques and tools to plan and coordinate OPS-wide business transformation initiatives dealing with I&IT portfolio, program and project delivery.
• You have knowledge of leading-edge technology, I&IT Project objectives, corporate IT strategic plans, standards, and processes to act as a senior business transformation specialist.

Analyzing/Problem-Solving Skills:

• You have the ability to lead the development of branch policy/program options, recommendations and solutions that encompass a range of considerations.
• You are able to lead and coordinate the quantitative and qualitative research and analysis of branch skill and competency needs and to develop programs, policies, systems, processes, tools and standards.
• You have the ability to lead/conduct research, analysis and assessment of program issues and impacts.
• You are able to conduct risk assessments and provide effective advice and guidance to branch senior management to resolve issues.
• You have the ability to review results of performance monitoring, lead the analysis and assessment of the effectiveness and impact of policy/program outcomes and results, and lead the development of policy/program revisions for continuous improvement.

Additional Information:Address:

• 3 Permanent, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region
• 2 Temporary, duration up to 24 months, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of OntarioUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Information TechnologyPosted on: Monday, August 22, 2022Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• E-TB-184297/22(5)

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