Ville : Surrey, BC

Catégorie : 3300-Information Technology

Industrie : Education

Employeur : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

JOB OVERVIEW: PROJECT & PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Reporting to the Director, IT Business Services, the Project and Portfolio Manager is both a leadership and management role that requires an individual with a strong technical background, as well as an ability to work with IT team members as well as business management to align priorities and plans with key organizational objectives. The role is responsible for various methods and practices around provisioning IT at the University, improving overall project management across the organization, and tracking and reporting the conformance to plans and expectations of IT-oriented initiatives. 

The Project and Portfolio Manager is also responsible for supporting IT and organizational leadership in their efforts at overseeing, managing and leveraging the entire life cycle of IT investments and initiatives to optimally achieve enterprise goals and objectives. A key focus is to achieve an optimized mix among IT project investments in order to make the best possible use of all resources and deliver maximum value and benefits. The position includes identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating project and program resources engaged with all key initiatives within the IT project portfolio. The Project and Portfolio Manager is a primary source and resource to key business unit leaders responsible for core business systems, and to leaders within the organization responsible for IT governance. The role is also responsible for communications and reporting the state and performance to expectations for initiatives within the IT project portfolio. 
 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or master's degree in computer science or information systems. 
• FProject Management Professional designation, with a minimum of ten years project management experience in IT and business/industry, and at least  five years of leadership responsibilities.  Experience working on large scale technology projects in a post-secondary or public sector environment is considered an asset.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with one or more project/program management methodologies (such as PMI PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile and MSP) and across a range of projects and programs.
• Knowledge of technology concepts of ERP and technology architecture frameworks, principles, standards and vision.  Experience in cloud application technologies, and transitioning on-site applications to the cloud in a higher education environment.
• Understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business and how they may be applied to the enterprise to drive digital business.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large scale technology projects, and leading large diverse teams across administrative and academic areas of the University. 
• Experience supervising in a unionized environment is preferred. Familiarity with applicable legal and regulatory requirements for post-secondary education in the Province of British Columbia.  Experience operationalizing requirements under a union collective agreement.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to develop and communicate the project and portfolio objectives, inspire and motivate staff, and maintain alignment to the business strategy.
• Possesses a high degree of political sensitivity, astuteness and the ability to effectively use the informal power structure of the organization to achieve success and clear obstacles for projects and the portfolio.
• Strong business acumen, including industry, domain-specific knowledge of the enterprise and its business units; familiar with industry trends and innovation.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and financial analysis skills, and familiarity with financial reporting tools; demonstrated ability to develop and deliver against financial and resource constraints.
• Highly empathetic and able to vary styles of interaction to match the needs of a variety of business and technical audiences, as well as temperaments and personalities.
• A demonstrated background in the ability to prioritize projects and communicate priorities or options to IT leadership, partners, and stakeholders. Program management skills and experience, plus significant knowledge of project planning tools with evidence of practical application (which is highly desirable)
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning and execution skills. Familiarity with the use of reporting tools to monitor portfolio activities and analyze project portfolio performance.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the IT organization, project and application development teams, management and business personnel and other internal and external University stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Intercampus travel is required, possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred.

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Note to Applicants
The University welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.