Project Executive - Halifax, Canada - Province of Nova Scotia

Province of Nova Scotia
Province of Nova Scotia
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Halifax, Canada

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Department:
Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services


Location:

HALIFAX

Type of Employment:
Term


Union Status:
Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG


Closing Date:02-Aug-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)


Who We Are:

Cyber Security and Digital Solutions (CSDS)* is a team within government, and we are putting people first.

We are called a "digital" service for a reason - because we are helping government work the way that people expect things to work these days.

Our team is large, diverse, and passionate about making a difference in peoples' lives. We believe in user-centered iterative digital service design, and practice internet-era ways of working.

Working at CSDS means you will be a part of a team whose work makes a difference through designing, continuously improving and delivering the programs and services people need, alongside caring, compassionate, highly skilled people.


_At CSDS, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate a supportive culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging_
The people who use government programs and services come from all walks of life.

It is important that CSDS reflects the people that we serve - so we can deliver better, and more accessible, and inclusive public services.

We work hard to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive.
- _Formerly known as the Nova Scotia Digital Service (NSDS) group, a part of the previous named Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services._


About Our Opportunity:


The Project Executive is accountable for the strategic alignment and ensuring delivery of digital services, communication, technology services pertaining to business operations related to financial transactions and services.

This includes the strategic planning and operation of digital services to ensure business objectives are met.

It also involves working with the business organization in the successful planning, design and implementation of digital solutions that support the current and future needs of these organizations.


The Project Executive provides senior leadership and direction for corporate and line of business services, their associated business strategies, services and/or programs serving all government departments, agencies, boards and commissions, health and education sectors, as well as municipalities, universities, and arms-length corporations, ensuring alignment with government, departmental objectives and compliance with relevant legislation (including cyber security and privacy).

The position leverages innovation, internet era ways of working as well as corporate technological advancements to support the transformation of government services and internal operations.


As part of the senior leadership team, this role is focused on the overall strategic direction, program enablement, effective management and delivery of digital services, programs and solutions, and helps lead the digital transformation across the Provincial government.


Primary Accountabilities:


  • Provide senior leadership in the strategic direction, prioritysetting and management of projects with in CSDS and their related strategies, policies, and programs, as well as business plans, mandate, formulating, developing and administering legislative policy and accountability framework and identifying strategic priorities and outcomes in support of digital programs, services and initiatives.
  • Deliver strategic, multidepartmental business/program digital transformation initiatives, including the strategic planning and execution of complex, multiyear and multimillion dollar initiatives; establishing initiative scope; establishing the business transformation agenda; establishing overall budget and schedule; establishing initiative objectives and business benefits; aligning appropriate methodologies, techniques and technologies to enable delivery of the initiatives; resourcing the initiative; and providing ongoing leadership to effect the delivery high quality solution and results that meet or exceed stated business objectives.
  • Help design of digital solutions and technology program delivery supports, ensuring correct processes, resources, technology components, and decision structures are in place to deliver solutions that will meet new delivery approaches.
  • Ensure the provision and facilitation of "end to end" service management of high quality, costeffective business systems and the maintenance and enhancement of existing systems to support the changing requirements of government.
  • Develop and maintain formal partnerships and informal relationships with key stakeholders across government (federal, provincial) and the private sector by establishing and maintaining a high profile as a leader in digital services and influencing the development of digital solutions for high profile, citizen centered portfolios.
  • Lead collaborative team
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