Amended - Team Lead, Project Portfolio Management - North York, Canada - Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

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North York, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Amended:
The posting status has been changed to Open and the closing date has been extended until May 24, 2024.

Do you excel in project management? Are you a dynamic leader interested in strengthening project portfolio management practices and supporting the alignment of health sector funding with ministry and program specific strategies and priorities? If so, join this role with the Health Services Information and Information Technology Cluster, Public Health I&IT Solutions Branch, where you will support the development, maintenance and modernization of the I+IT solutions for Public Health and associated stakeholders.

Effective April 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $88,496 to $128,625 per year in compliance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions.

The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

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.

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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 Ontario's
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 role?: In this role, you will:

Lead the analysis of IT projects, portfolios, program and public health sector funding requirements
Develop strategies to increase the effectiveness of project implementation, and the alignment of funding with ministry and program specific strategies and priorities
Provide regular and uptodate reports to senior management highlighting pressures and mitigation strategies resulting from health system and programspecific performance analyses
Provide the strategic direction and planning framework for projects undertaken by the Branch
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, crossfunctional projects, and/or external contractors, to ensure that goals, deliverables, and deadlines are achieved
Provide expertise and technical guidance in project management to the branch project team, and day to day oversight, coaching, training and support in the resolution of issues
Lead the preparation of priority briefings/responses to information requests from the Premier's Office, Cabinet Office, central agencies, Auditor General's Office, Minister, Deputy Minister and senior management on project matters.

How do I qualify?:

Technical Knowledge:

You have knowledge of risk assessment and modern controllership principles, best practices and processes, as well as applicable regulations, guidelines, and standards
You have knowledge of program management, public health system funding and allocation strategies and government directions for the health system
You are able to lead the coordination, technical direction and expertise provided across the ministry with respect to health system wide funding and the overall financial plan regarding special projects
You have an understanding of the funding scenario development, program analysis and funding, strategic project planning and decision making, business and fiscal planning

Communication and Stakeholder Management Skills:

You have excellent oral and written communication skills to lead in development of, and present briefings, presentations, proposals and submissions, project plans, strategy papers and proposals, and other correspondence
You have effective presentation and facilitation skills, to provide guidance and training on project management to support informed decision making, funding and best controllership practices
You have strong consultation and client relationship skills to develop and maintain good working relationships and effective consultation processes and partnerships with ministry managers, and internal and external stakeholders
You have effective advisory, and facilitation skills to work with ministry senior management and program staff to influence change and decision making with respect to the ministry's overall strategic plan
You have strong collaboration skills to work with colleagues and stakeholders in addressing multifaceted issues, and to serve as an advisor to committees and groups requiring strategic project management expertise

Business Knowledge:

You have an understanding of ministry programs and initiatives, and corporate and ministry strategic directions
You are able to develop strategies and provide advice and expertise to division senior management related to heal