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09/18/2024 - IMT Management Consultant, Strategist and Planner
Edmonton, AB
IDj-19702Posted 9/13/2024
IMT Management Consultant, Strategist and Planner
Company: Our Client
Client Location: Edmonton, Alberta (remote work but must be within Canada only due to network and data security issues; must be also available for onsite meetings when required)
Engagement Period: October 2024 to September 2025
 
Our client is looking for a resource to assist with the leading and supporting the design and development of data services to enable as part of our client’s use of its vision of data fabric to enable to better leverage its data assets. These services will enable our client's data needs such as analysis, analytics, exchange, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), orchestration, storage, processing, etc.
 
The successful candidate will be an IMT consultant with a diverse range of data management skill sets and experience in working in a multi-faceted roles. The role may have aspects of any or all the following: leading, strategizing, planning, consulting, advising, coaching, change management, project management., service design and delivery. There may be aspects of technology analysis, technical analysis, and business analysis.
 
Duties:
Can span activities related to information management and technology strategic planning, project definition, program communication, providing leadership to project teams, facilitating strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, conducting business process reengineering activities and facilitating executive discussions on strategic matters.
 
Provides leadership, advice and direction on the strategic initiatives that are being undertaken as part of the Data Strategy. Services and project deliverables should evolve as the work progresses, in response to emerging user and business needs, as well as design and technical opportunities. Works with Manager Data Services to:
  • Design and establish enable data service offerings, including but not limited to
    • Data Platform Services
    • Data management services.
  • • Provide subject matter expertise and recommendations on data platform management and establishing fully managed platform services.
  • Establish a managed data platform service by identifying the most suitable data platform for each specific purpose.
  • Build Federated Data Ecosystem System Strategy, tactical plan, and roadmap.
  • Create and present options, roadmaps, frameworks, models, and briefings for senior executives with regards to data management services, based on best and emerging practices and principles.
  • Facilitate strategic conversations to develop shared understanding and generate options for decision-making to align diverse stakeholder interests and goals.
  • Develop baseline and ongoing outcomes, key results, metrics, and other indicators.
  • Advise and coach product and platform teams throughout project lifecycles, from initial discovery and concept to production and continuous improvement.
 
Deliverables:
  • Specific deliverables and due dates will be determined by the client team in conjunction with project management.
  • Status reports - weekly and monthly.
 
Mandatory Requirements:
 
Education:
The proposed candidate must meet or exceed one of the following combinations of education or certification and experience in the resource role:
  • University degree in business, management or a related discipline and four years of related experience; OR
  • Two-year diploma in business, management or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution and six years of related experience; OR
  • One-year certificate in business, management or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution and seven years of related experience.
Work Experience:
  • 7 years Experience designing, planning, implementing and supporting data platforms and data solutions for large projects involving multiple data sources in an architect capacity for an environment equivalent in size and complexity with our client.
  • 5 years Experience developing and maintaining positive relationships across the organization, including executive level.
  • 7 years Experience developing data technology roadmaps in support of a corporate data strategy.
  • 7 years Experience in completion of migration of applications and other technologies from one environment to another. E.G. Moves between data centers, moves to different platforms, moves to the cloud from on-premise installations
  • 7 years Experience in design and delivery of agile based enterprise-scale data service offerings including but not limited to- Data product design, Data platform services (on cloud and on premise) and Data management services
  • 7 years Experience in the development and implementation of data platforms, governance standards, processes, and mechanisms to enable organizations to manage information through its entire lifecycle.
  • 5 years Experience leading and providing consultation and support to clients at all levels of an organization.
  • 7 years Experience leading large enterprise-scale projects and programs.
  • 7 years Experience preparing and implementing government-wide strategies and/or mandates on data transformation initiatives.
Other Requirements:
  • Ability to learn quickly, problem solve, troubleshoot, work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to manage stress and conflict.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
  • The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, management and vendors.
  • 7 years Experience conducting, facilitating and interpreting impact and risk assessments across multiple scenarios.
  • 7 years Experience developing all of the following: service blueprints, journey maps, prototype designs, business plans, program plans, strategic plans, tactical plans, operational plans, communication plans and road-maps
  • 5 years Experience in developing business cases, feasibility studies, risk assessments, scope development, project, and program planning, change management.
  • 5 years Experience in leading hybrid (cloud as well on-premise) data initiatives, from strategy development to implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives
  • 5 years Experience in the development of business cases for a wide variety of initiatives and projects (strategic, business improvement, information technology, etc.).
  • 5 years Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to plan and design creative solutions.
  • 3 years Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and advanced analytics (e.g., machine learning).
  • 2 years Experience with Data Fabric and Data Mesh architectures
  • 5 years Experience within a Public Sector organization.
  • 5 years Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, Snowflake) and their data services, including storage, computing, and data management tools.
 
Equipment Requirements:
The candidate will require their own computer and related equipment. The computer's operating system must be a modern version of Windows or MacOS that is compatible with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and related software for remote access. Windows is preferred due to better compatibility. AVD/remote-related software will be installed on the resource's computer.
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