Project Overview

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), through the Communications and Technology Services Bureau (CTSB), is supporting the establishment of a new OPP detachment at Ontario Place. This facility will play a critical role in providing policing services for the revitalized Ontario Place site, as well as assuming responsibility for traffic patrols on the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway following their upload to the province. The initiative includes significant technology components, such as call-taking and dispatch systems, telecommunications infrastructure, mobile and in-vehicle technologies, and facility-based IT systems, all of which must meet operational and regulatory requirements under the Community Safety and Policing Act.

Key Responsibilities

Provides project management on large scale, complex, high profile and high risk projects for OPS I&IT initiatives.
Ensures project deliverables meet clients’ business requirements on time, scope and budget, with a focus on cost-effectiveness, efficiencies and compliance with OPS project management methodologies and frameworks.

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED:

Must be able to work 3 days onsite per week in Aurora
Executive-level briefing experience
Previous experience in successfully managing infrastructure development projects
Experience with public sector business case/funding acquisition and competitive procurements
Experience managing large-scale, complex, integrated project plans and implementation plans
Experience managing executive relationships and dealing with senior executives
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Extensive experience managing procurement and purchasing initiatives, including vendor management, contract administration, acquisition processes, and procurement compliance
Demonstrated experience meeting all mandatory qualifications outlined in the PM technical requirements
Leads organizational development, strategy development, business planning, and Ministry funding requests
Gathers and develops requirements in order to create and maintain a detailed project schedule and/or integrated plan
Ability to monitor and forecast project costs and provide reporting and input to ensure targets are met
Experience developing and managing project schedules, deliverables, and scope
Ability to promote I&IT project management best practices and adherence to standard methodologies
Demonstrated experience directing project teams to ensure project deliverables are delivered on time and adhere to government and ministry standards
Extensive experience coordinating and monitoring project processes, and developing/communicating guidelines and procedures
Sources, selects and on-boards team members in various disciplines, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and sets task, deliverable, and performance expectations for resources that are both OPS unionized employees and fee-for-service (FFS) consultants
Resolves resourcing and interpersonal conflicts, negotiates changes to resourcing, and ensures knowledge is shared among team members to achieve project objectives and deliverables
Develops complex project budgets based on multiple funding channels and cross-ministry dependencies
Effectively manages large project budgets and ensures a high level of fiscal control and accountability, including estimates, forecasts, and reconciliation/confirmation of actuals
Proactively identifies potential risk events and issues before they occur so that proper mitigation strategies can be developed
Articulates and prioritizes issues and risks at senior executive levels and recommends mitigation strategies for decision-makers
Establishes and participates in steering committee and stakeholder forums
Provides project, program, and/or portfolio reporting to multiple stakeholders at senior executive levels
Uses appropriate strategies and actions to overcome resistance to change and capitalize on forces in support of change during all stages of projects including concept, definition, planning, implementation, and close-out
Promotes OPS I&IT standards and best practices for project management to facilitate control of system quality, adherence to standard methodology, and effective use of I&IT resources

NICE TO HAVE:

Knowledge and understanding of Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Ability to make recommendations on the acquisition of software, hardware, and technology resources
Experience managing and coordinating project monitoring, anticipating and troubleshooting issues, providing ongoing expertise, resolving problems, and improving project effectiveness
Ability to identify conflicts between project and functional areas and develop responses to successfully address those conflicts
Ability to manage client relationships, set and manage expectations, provide updates as required, and identify potential conflicts between project and functional areas
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to conduct a comprehensive review of current procurement processes, identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
Demonstrate proficiency in change management, providing a plan to facilitate a smooth transition for the procurement team during the implementation phase
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of fiscal/budgeting elements of large-scale projects
Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Track record of meeting deadlines
Public sector experience preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

Project Management, PMP, PMBOK, Information Management, AODA, Procurement, Vendor Management, Contract Administration, Acquisition Processes, Procurement Compliance, Project Scheduling, Budgeting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management

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