Ontario Data Platform

Candidates MUST be authorized to work in Canada / hold a valid work visa. CCI does not sponsor work visas.

Role Overview:

The Government of Ontario is embarking on a large Data & AI transformation initiative. Core to the transformation is the enablement of the Ontario Data Platform (ODP), which is being developed as the enterprise technology ecosystem for everything Data & AI. ODP is a modern ecosystem of data solution consisting of data ingestion technologies, storage, processing and visualization as well as solutions related to data governance, quality, marketplace, etc. ODP will initially serve all internal government clusters, ministries and program areas, but also external agencies in the future. We are looking for an experienced senior IT enterprise strategist to support the development and implementation of Data & AI strategies spanning technology, people and processes. The individual will also assist the leadership team with various activities related to enterprise architecture, business case development, procurement, communication, partnership management with clusters and ministries.

Responsibilities

• Develops recommends, implements and manages IT Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy and architect deliverables for the organization
• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture
• Knowledge and experience in Application architecture, Technology Architecture, Artificial
• Intelligence (AI)
• Demonstrated Strategic thinking and development, aligns strategic objectives with technology and resources
• Ability to define business capabilities and processes
• Experience providing direction on operationalizing business strategy including systems, processes and required data.
• Demonstrated Transformation thinking, and understanding of data interdependencies
• Experience identifying technology risks and mitigations
• Experience developing IT strategy aligned with business vision
• Ability to streamline application landscape for optional performance, decommission redundancy and reduce cost
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Experience in Stakeholder Engagement including presentations and briefing notes and conducting / facilitating meetings
• Experience and knowledge in Project Management

Mandatory Skills:

• 15+ years of experience in data & AI strategy and execution in a large multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience with Data & AI Governance processes and technologies
• Experience with Azure and Databricks as well as AI technologies

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to the development of ODP's technology strategy in alignment with enterprise strategy and architecture
• Lead the development of strategy execution plans and ODP roadmap
• Lead and contribute to the development of ODP development and operational processes
• Evangelize strategy and implementation plans with various stakeholders to secure buy-in
• Collaborate with Enterprise Data Stewardship to ensure strategic and execution alignment and support
• Partner with various IT clusters and ministries to support the alignment to ODP
• Lead and contribute to the creation of strategic and tactical executive communication and general collateral
• Contribute to enterprise and solution architecture, management and financial artifacts
• Actively lead and participate in program and project management of various ODP initiatives
• Lead the creation and execution of RFP's, RFS's to support the capability growth of ODP

Skills & Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or equivalent education/experience
• 15+ years of experience in data & AI strategy and execution in a large multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience with Data & AI Governance processes and technologies
• Excellent diverse team management skills
• Applied experience with various modern data technologies especially in the cloud
• Experience with data related development tools
• Advanced conceptualization and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Agile and traditional project/program management experience and PMP certification
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability working in
  Agile, fast-paced, data-driven environment
• Experience as an enterprise architect

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Government of Ontario's structure and business processes
• Expert skills in strategy and strategy implementation, but also able to roll-up sleeve to do whatever it takes
• TOGAF certification
• Experience with Azure and Databricks as well as AI technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field)
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work