• Job Description

  Req#: R24_00086

  Range:

  162,400.00 - 243,600.00 CAD

  Job Description:

  Sr. Director IT Business Management

  GAME ON – OLG needs you

  We’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it – OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail, and land-based gaming channels. Over the course of fiscal 2022-23, OLG delivered a record $2.5 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.

  We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Senior Director IT Business Management. In this role, you will be responsible for transforming the processes, frameworks and enabling capabilities that exist within EIT with a focus on accelerating our ability to drive business value. The role focuses on running EIT like a business, responsible for the management functions such as IT portfolio management, financial management and technology vendor management, in collaboration with enterprise functions (e.g., corporate finance, corporate procurement). This includes ownership of the adoption and ongoing stewardship of multi-speed technology delivery enablement practices, and standards (agile, hybrid, waterfall) that enable modern delivery of products, projects, and services.

  YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

  Reporting to the Chief Technology & Information Officer, you will be empowered to:

  • Optimize how EIT runs as a business in collaboration with key business partners (e.g., finance, enterprise procurement) by leading various continuous improvement and benchmarking initiatives.

  • Oversee management information and key performance indicators within EIT that reflect the day-to-day operations and other relevant metrics

  • Enable OLG to manage its strategic technology vendor relationships including fostering capabilities to support effective enterprise IT sourcing strategies, technology procurement, and technology vendor management in alignment with internal partners.

  • Oversee the portfolio of technology work to ensure maximum return on investment and contributions to enterprise objectives along with optimized service delivery.

  • Oversee the IT finance processes that reside within EIT in alignment with OLG's Finance department including the execution of financial management, annual budgeting, and forecasting/planning .

  • Lead the definition and implementation of multi-speed technology delivery practices across the organization, including agile, hybrid and waterfall/project management methods when suitable.

  • Lead the project management capability within EIT that supports the delivery of projects and programs as a part of multi-speed delivery while staying aligned with other areas of project management within OLG.

  • Establish a continuous improvement practice for Enterprise Technology processes enabled by key performance indicators for the division

  • Develop and control the annual operating and capital expenditure budget for the department.

  WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

  Work Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in progressively senior leadership roles.

  • 5+ years of experience in financial management and supplier/vendor management.

  • Proven ability to transform an organization from a traditional project practice into iterative business value delivery.

  • Experience working across both waterfall project management and within Agile Methodologies.

  • Experience working through the software development lifecycle with focus on value delivery as measured by business metrics and KPIs.

  • Experience managing continuous process improvement initiatives.

  Education:

  • Post Secondary degree or diploma in business management, computer science, engineering, or a related field.

  • Advanced Project, Scrum, Product Management or Product Owner certification preferred.

  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, values, and principles.

  • Extensive knowledge of the software development lifecycle.

  Critical Skills:

  • Exceptional communication skills with proven ability to explain complex concepts to various audiences inclusive of executives and board members.

  • Excellent influencing, negotiation and collaboration skills across internal and external stakeholder groups with diverse interests.

  • Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. Critical thinker with success in developing innovative solutions to business issues.

  • Advanced strategic and conceptual thinking with strong ability to prioritize and apply risk management practices / frameworks.

  • Ability to effectively inspire, motivate and empower team members.

  Collaboration & Fun :

  • Inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our work

  Integrity and Trust :

  • Do what's right and operate with transparency and openness

  PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

  • Part of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of Ontario

  • Flexible Work Environment: to help balance both work and life

  • You Matter: family friendly work practices and hybrid work

  • Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful

  • Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength

  • Learning Galore: 24-7 access to robust online learning programs

  • Public Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario

  • Variable Pay Program: performance-based incentives to share in our success (Permanent OLG Employees Only)

  Learn about OLG – GAME ON!

  OLG’s purpose is to contribute to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. We are a multi-billion-dollar organization with a wide array of business lines including, lottery, land-based casinos, digital lottery and casino, horseracing, and charitable gaming. OLG is amidst a massive transformation focusing on being customer obsessed and bringing our digital business to a whole new level.

  The key to our success is our people. Our culture will be grounded in true, positive partnerships that embrace trust, clarity, and openness in all that we do. We are supporting and empowering employees and teams across the organization through greater accountability, leadership development and growth opportunities. OLG is embracing more flexible work options and family friendly work practices including hybrid work.

  Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of our culture and cornerstones of the Five Truths that OLGers Live by. At OLG, our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario. OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

  While we are re-shaping and growing our business, we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose, and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLG’s net profits are reinvested back into the province, contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians.

  To learn more about OLG go to our website at www.olg.ca

  We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by February 21, 2024.

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