Director Technology Strategy

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

**Job ID**: 44886

**Job Category**:Information & Technology

**Division & Section**:Technology Services, Office of the Chief Technology Officer

**Work Location**:METRO HALL, 55 John St, Toronto, M5V 3C6

**Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Permanent Vacancy

**Salary**:$160,062.00 - $200,026.00, TM5314 and wage grade 10.0

**Shift Information**: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

**Affiliation**: Non-Union

**Number of Positions Open**: 1

**Posting Period**: 22-FEB-2024 to 07-MAR-2024

The City of Toronto is the fourth largest city in North America and the fourth largest government in Canada, with a highly diverse and multicultural population. In addition, the City of Toronto has several agencies and corporations including the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Public Library, and the Toronto Transit Commission, which make up the broader municipal organization.

Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities.

Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses.

In its pursuit of modernizing City services through strategic investment, digital transformation, and a culture of innovation, the Technology Services Division collaborates with all City Divisions, agencies, boards and corporations to deliver client centric business solutions and secure, reliable IT infrastructure.

Embarking on a transformative journey, the Technology Services Division is reshaping its culture and service delivery approach, focusing on four key priorities:
- Build Resilient Foundations: Establish a robust, reliable, and secure technology infrastructure.-
- Deliver User-Centric Solutions: Provide enterprise-grade modern solutions with a focus on user experience.-
- Harness Data Power: Utilize data to drive operational processes and informed decision-making Citywide.-
- Empower Stakeholders: Engage and empower stakeholders to foster a culture of agility and innovation.As the Director, Technology Strategy & Program Management you will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer, and will focus on building and executing an innovative technology delivery strategy, as a key player in advancing the overarching goals of the Technology Services Division (TSD). You will drive the creation of a technology modernization roadmap, steering project prioritization, facilitating resource planning, and ensuring a cohesive approach. You support high level decision making and establish a strategic multi year financial and architectural plan that sets the City and TSD up for sustainable technology asset management.

**Specifically, you will provide leadership in the areas of**:
**Technology Strategy and Road mapping**
- Develop, lead and maintain a dynamic multi year technology delivery roadmap to align technology business objectives and council mandates, and guide program outcomes and prioritization, resources and budget allocation, and governance- Own technology program lifecycle, governance and supporting tools, including intake and architecture assessments, delivery lifecycle management, financial tracking- Ensure the implementation of programs and priorities are properly sequenced and monitored to achieve goals. Manage dependencies, resources, time and budgets, and ensure the project directions remain consistent with the business, strategies and objectives.- Develop, implement, and lead a comprehensive business technology strategy aligned with the City and TSD’s strategic objectives- Assess industry trends, emerging technologies and their potential impact on TSD’s strategic direction, recommending proactive adjustments to the technology strategy.- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure business-IT alignment with technology program roadmaps- Work closely with TSD leadership team to build and integrate strategies into programs as part of ongoing processes.- Work closely to develop performance metrics, value realization frameworks and linkages to overall division and City priorities, aligned with relevant audit recommendations.

**Enterprise Strategy and Architecture**:
- Oversees the development and maintenance of a robust and adaptable enterprise-wide technology architecture that supports mid to long term business outcomes ensuring scalability, interoperability, and security, and anticipates future technological advancements and changing business needs.- Develop and ensure technology solutions adhere to established architectural standards and guidelines, actively promoting best practices and architectural innovation.
- Develop and ensure technology solutions adhere to established architectural standards and guidelines, actively promoting best practices and archi


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