General Manager, Digital, Data, Technology and
6 months ago
**Job Description**:
**ABOUT US**
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometres over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
**WHAT WE OFFER**
Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS PROGRAM - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- EMPLOYER OF CHOICE - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- BENEFITS AND WELLNESS - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
- INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE WORKPLACE - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
**ABOUT THE ROLE**
York Region is embarking on a digital transformation journey to help ensure our practices, systems, decisions and technology always put the customer first - whether it’s a resident, business owner, visitor or employee. We’re bringing all our digital functions together at a corporate level, and we’re looking for an experienced leader to help us carry out our vision. Reporting to the Commissioner of Corporate Services, you’ll be responsible for establishing and owning the execution of the digital transformation and customer experience strategy that aligns with our vision and growth plans. You’ll set, manage and realize the Region’s digital and customer vision as you oversee and evolve critical IT Services (ITS) and Data, Analytics and Visualization Services (DAVS) teams, build new Digital and Customer Experience teams, integrate key digital capabilities, uphold digital service standards, oversee digital governance and ensure a positive and cost-effective digital and customer experience for both internal stakeholders and the communities we serve.
**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**
- Provides ongoing overall direction, goal, and strategy setting, development of objectives, policies, procedures, governance, and continuous improvement for all digital and customer experience across York Region.
- Develops and monitors annual capital and/or operating budgets for the Branch.
- Develops and implements a comprehensive digital and customer strategy aligned with the Region’s Strategic Plan, making progress visible in achieving key outcomes for the Region.
- Provides strategic leadership, oversees digital transformation initiatives, and allocates resources from the ITS, DAVS, Digital, and Customer Experience teams.
- Measures ROI for digital initiatives, fine-tuning approaches as needed to ensure that the organization is investing in the appropriate tools and resources.
- Ensures the reliability, security, and efficiency of IT services, integrating enterprise architecture principles.
- Ensures adherence to all legislative requirements governing or pertinent to the delivery of programs.
- Drives product development and delivery and service design to enhance internal processes, services, and employee engagement and ensures adherence to the Region’s policies, guidelines and bylaws.
- Develops effective and innovative program delivery methodologies to meet Regional service requirements and manages process improvements and special projects.
- Collaborates with departments to gather feedback and insights for service improvement and digital transformation ambitions.
- Liaises with partners both internally and externally to identify system level barriers and gaps in digital transformation and facilitate engagement to identify opportunities for improvement.
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