Advisor, Iit Strategic Portfolio Management

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Full time
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) isn't just a regulatory agency; we're the heartbeat of Ontario's vibrant alcohol, gaming, horseracing, and private cannabis retail sectors. As a dedicated organization reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General, we uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity while championing public interest and safety. At the AGCO, we believe in harnessing the power of teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, and creating an environment where every voice is heard and valued. Here, innovation thrives, ideas flourish, and passion drives us to new heights of excellence.

Are you a business management generalist with a knack for strategic planning and portfolio optimization? Our Office of the CIO and Digital Transformation branch is looking for a talented Advisor, IIT Strategic Portfolio Management to join their team. This pivotal function ensures clarity, value, and assurance across the I+IT portfolio by leading the development of I+IT's Strategic Plan, aligning it with the broader AGCO Strategic Plan, measuring annual priorities within an OKR framework, and establishing I+IT's annual priorities. As the Advisor, you will support priority planning, report on portfolio health, automate processes, oversee governance, and measure divisional achievements. You will assess processes, conduct research, recommend efficiencies, analyze data, and deliver clear communications. If you are ready to take on this dynamic role and contribute to the success of our I+IT portfolio, we want to hear from you

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.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the 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, the successful candidate will:
  • Establish and maintain a continuous strategic and annual planning cycle framework for I+IT; proactively planning and optimizing the I+IT portfolio by conducting research, mapping out cycles and workback plans, and managing goal and OKR progress.
  • Convert Strategic Leadership Team (SLT)'s strategic goals into a publishable strategic plan template; Translate strategic goals, objectives, key results, and other planning decisions into a visually appealing and internally publishable template.
  • Support the development of strategic deliverables; create strategic deliverables, including performance reports and presentations that communicate progress and business value, with minimal oversight.
  • Translates IT strategic plan into business outcomes; ensure IT strategic plan and direction align with business outcomes that demonstrate clear business value.
  • Establish and maintain evidence and KPI reporting; provide strong evidence and research to support the IT strategic vision and plan, and measure divisional KPIs and business value.
  • Collect data from required I+IT functions to prepare portfolio reports and dashboards on an agreed cadence with the broader I+IT management team.
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert and maintain the I+IT Strategic Portfolio Management Playbook; act as the main point of contact for all I+IT management questions and training, and keep the playbook updated with continuous improvements.
  • Lead change management for portfolio management processes: Manage changes to the portfolio management processes and practices.
  • Lead the I+IT skillset gap analysis project; catalogue required skillsets to meet evolving business needs, assess current skillset inventory, conduct a gap analysis, and support recommendations to the SLT.
How do I qualify?The ideal candidate will have:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, IT, or a related field.
  • Certification and familiarity with business analysis, project management, and continuous improvement methodologies; Certifications like PMP, Agile/Scrum, and Lean Six Sigma are highly valuable and would be considered an asset.
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience in an analyst or advisory role.
  • Experience in leading or implementing IT strategic planning, research, and analysis.
  • Experience with the development of IT performance measures, KPI development, and reporting.
  • Ability to effectively drive business, culture, and technology change.
  • Strong customer and user experience focus; results-oriented with a commitment to customer satisfaction.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in developing and documenting technological strategies, initiatives, and plans.
  • Managing multiple priorities; capable of managing multiple concurrent initiatives and tasks efficiently.
  • The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.
To apply to this vacancy please submit your application online at our Careers webpage located at by August 27, 2024.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and
respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged
to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying
with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.



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