Strategist

Title:
IMT Management Consultant, Strategist and Planner (Remote)

Business Days:
210

Location:
Edmonton, Alberta CAN

Pay Range:
CAD
$90-95/hr. DOE

Industry Type:
Public Sector

Job Description:

Duties:

Can span activities related to information management and technology development and strategic planning, project definition, program communication, providing leadership to project teams, facilitating strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, conducting business process reengineering activities and facilitating executive discussions on strategic matters.

Provides leadership, advice and direction in the following strategic areas and initiatives that are being undertaken as part of the Data Strategy. Services and project deliverables should evolve as the work progresses, in response to emerging users and business needs, as well as design and technical opportunities.

• Data Platform services
• Generative and agentic artificial intelligence services
• Orchestration between data platforms, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence services
• Data management services
• DevSecOps services

Works with the Manager Data Services to:

• Design and establish enable data and artificial intelligence service offerings
• Provide subject matter expertise and recommendations
• Advance the current OneData Client Strategy, tactical plan, and roadmap, to enhance the end-user experience like the Amazon marketplace.
• Generate ideas and develop strong visual assets to support and advance the OneData Client strategy and roadmap.
• Create and present options, roadmaps, frameworks, models, and briefings for senior executives with regards to data management services, based on best and emerging practices and principles.
• Deliver cross-Ministry roadshows and demonstrations to senior executives to support OneData Client and gain traction.
• Facilitate strategic conversations to develop shared understanding and generate options for decision-making to align diverse stakeholder interests and goals.
• Develop baseline and ongoing outcomes, key results, metrics, and other indicators.
• Advise and coach product and platform teams throughout project lifecycles, from initial discovery and concept to production and continuous improvement.

Deliverables:

• Specific deliverables and due dates will be determined by the client team in conjunction with project management.
• Status reports - weekly and monthly.

Must Have

Education

Proposed resources must meet or exceed one of the following:

• University graduation-Computing Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), Engineering (ENG), Management Information Systems (MIS) or related discipline & 6-yrs progressive related experience.
• 2-yr diploma-CS, IT, ENG, MIS or related discipline & 8-yrs progressive related experience.
• 1-yr certificate-CS, IT, ENG, MIS or related discipline & 9-yrs progressive related experience.
• 10-yrs progressive related experience

Work Experience

• Experience with architecting and integrating AI, ML, and analytics services into the enterprise or government data platforms to support orchestration, analysis, and processing at scale. 3 years
• Experience with managing end-to-end delivery of complex IMT projects, including solution reviews, progress tracking, risk management, and adoption planning. 3 years
• Experience with leading the design, architecture, and delivery of IMT services and roadmaps using user-centered and agile approaches to meet evolving business needs. 7 years
• Experience with leading strategic discussions with executives and cross-ministry teams to align stakeholder needs, architectural priorities, and business objectives. 3 years
• Experience with designing and implementing enterprise data management frameworks, governance models, and lifecycle processes to support an environment equivalent in size and complexity to the Client. 5 years
• Experience with developing business cases, feasibility studies, risk assessments, scope definitions, and project and program plans. 5 years

Nice to Have

Work Experience

• Experience with architecting and maintaining and orchestrating secure, automated CI/CD pipelines for data and AI services to enable rapid, compliant deployments. 3 years
• Experience with cloud platforms and their data services, including storage, computing, analytics, and data management tools. Demonstrates familiarity with major cloud ecosystems and the ability to leverage their native services for scalable, secure, and efficient data operations. 7 years
• Experience with designing and implementing emerging generative and agent-based AI solutions to enhance automation and service delivery. 1 year
• Experience with applying privacy, security, and compliance requirements to data services and AI solutions to ensure lawful and ethical use. 3 years
• Experience creating visually compelling architecture diagrams, service blueprints, journey maps, prototype designs, business plans, program plans, strategic plans, tactical plans, operational plans, communication plans and roadmaps. 5 years

Russell Tobin (Pride Global) offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.