Job Summary

This position consults with divisions in the Corporation to identify potential solutions for business problems, establish project priorities and recommend strategies for implementation and integration of projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Consults with divisions to determine Corporate information needs and system requirements, and plays a key role in managing relationships with the divisions, including advising other divisions on available IT services and solutions.
• Provides advice and consultation to other divisions regarding gathering business requirements and preparing departmental computing plans, project prioritisation and the maintenance of the Corporate Long-Range Systems Plan. 
• Recruits, directs, supervises, trains, and evaluates performance of assigned staff.
• Conducts feasibility studies and recommends alternatives; identifies system requirements for implementation; and develops a statement-of-requirements document.
• Reviews the potential of information systems projects and provides consultation regarding the development of systems.
• Supports the lifecycle of a project including developing business case, initiates, plans and controls projects, and prepare forecasts of short- and long-term projects.
• Plans and manages studies to identify productivity improvements through effective management techniques and tools.
• Obtains consensus on the priority of projects; recommends the resources to meet goals; and oversees the implementation of projects.
• Maintains current knowledge of technological advancements as they pertain to departmental and corporate requirements.
• Assists with planning and managing the maintenance and revision of Corporate information systems, including procedures and the use of new methods.
• Assists with the integration of data within the Corporation. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Degree in computer science, commerce, business administration or related discipline.
• Seven to nine years’ experience in information services, including three years' experience as a Systems Analyst.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of information processing hardware and software, including knowledge of current innovations.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and to work independently.
• Ability to analyze diverse systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the ability to prepare and present presentations of a specialized nature.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate with all levels of the organization and external contacts.

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