Technology Partner

**Job ID**: 2392
**Openings**: 1
**Jurisdiction**: Civic Middle Management
**Division**: Corporate Services
**Department**: Technology
**Branch**: Business Solutions
**Location Name**: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA
**Type of Posting**: Internal & External
**Employment Type**: Term up to 1 year
**Hourly Salary**: $43.24 - $53.99
**Annual Salary**: $82,442.00 - $102,938.00
**Date Posted**: September 12, 2024
**Closing Date**: September 22, 2024
Land Acknowledgement
We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.
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Position Summary
The Technology Partner is a senior internal consulting position that builds partnerships with senior leadership throughout the organization. This position will be assigned to a division, and will be the primary partner to managers and directors of that division.
The Technology Partner will be the initial point of contact to link divisional business needs with the Technology department. This position will convey the technology vision and direction to various business units to help them take advantage of existing and evolving technology. The Technology Partner will act as the Technology eyes and ears in the business to ensure that capability and direction are being conveyed and understood as intended. This position will assist the business in the preparation of new projects and initiatives. This role’s primary goal will be to maximize the benefits of technology in progressing the City’s strategic priorities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Participate in department and divisional planning sessions with a focus on Technology impacts.
Assist in the preparation of new project requests. This includes assisting in development of business cases and RFx’s and understanding business needs and explore existing technology for potential use.
Support existing technology solutions by prioritizing requests, analyzing requirements, overseeing software development/implementation.
Articulate and support the direction of technology innovations.
Identify potential risks associated with technology strategies and initiatives
Assist in the formulation and maintenance of an innovation roadmap that outlines the strategic vision for adopting and integrating innovative technologies within the division.
Ensure that business needs are formalized, tracked and resolved.
Facilitate the design, development, evaluation, and/or implementation of a technology or business solution by conducting needs assessments, develop requirements, analyze processes and data, contribute to creation of system designs, oversee development, coordinate implementation and required training.
Develop effective communication strategies between Technology and the business.
Initiate process review/changes required to improve operations
Educate and influence the organization; helping identify and address technology related solutions to improve business effectiveness.
Oversee software vendor relationships.
Monitor and assess emerging technologies and how they could be used to improve business solutions and support existing ones.
Assess the feasibility and potential impact of innovative technologies on existing and upcoming divisional projects, conducting thorough studies to determine applicability.
Develop metrics to measure the success and impact of innovative technology projects, providing regular reports and insights to stakeholders, highlighting potential enhancements or adjustments. Key Qualifications
Typically, the education and experience are obtained through completion of a university degree in Computer Science or other related discipline or completion of a two (2) year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Computer Information Systems, combined with a minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience acquiring, implementing, and providing ongoing support for corporate business solutions with at least two (2) of those years in an analyst role.
Process improvement and project management experience would be an asset.
Knowledge of contemporary business technology solutions.
Knowledge of current Technology Service Management processes.
Knowledge of current Project Management Standards and Procedures.
Knowledge of typical public organization purchasing policy, specifically related to requests for information and requests for proposals.
Knowledge of vendor management practices.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare and conduct presentations.
Ability to provide day to day guidance and workload management direction to team members.
Ability to make decisions on day-to-day activities, based on knowledge and experience. Working/Other Conditions
May be required to work irregular sh