RQ10535 - Specialized IT Consultant - Senior

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• Works in partnership with clients, advising them on information technology in order to meet their business objectives or overcome problems, work to improve structure and efficiency of an organization’s I&IT systems. <\/span>
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• The I&IT Specialized Consultant may be used to provide strategic guidance to organizations with regard to Information Management & IT technology, IT infrastructures and the enablement of major business processes through enhancements to IT. Provides subject matter expertise in their field and highly expert technical assistance. <\/span>
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  General Skills <\/b><\/span>
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  • Acts as the technical advisor\/expert on all aspects of a specific deliverable Provide the quality assurance\/quality control of specific deliverables Anticipates and resolves problems to ensure that the deliverables are completed within budget, to the highest quality, meeting or exceeding expectations <\/span>
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  • Develops processes and procedures for implementing deliverables Prepares reports and presentations including options, recommendations, implementation plans, etc. <\/span>
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  • Works with clients to define the scope of a project and to determine requirements Defines software, hardware and network requirements Analyzes I&IT requirements giving independent and objective advice on the use of I&IT Designs, tests, installs and monitors new systems and develops solutions and implementation of new systems <\/span>
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  • Familiar with change\-management principles and methodology <\/span>
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  • Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices <\/span>
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    Requirements <\/h3>
    
    

    
    

    
    Experience and Skill Set Requirements <\/span>
    
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    IT Project Management Experience (35%)
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    • IT Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading full project lifecycles across application development, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise software implementation, and digital transformation initiatives.
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    • Skilled in developing end‑to‑end project plans, defining technical and business objectives, establishing scope, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.
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    • Expertise in resource planning and management, including allocation of technical teams, budget oversight, vendor coordination, and technology assets.
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    • Proficient in identifying technical risks, conducting impact assessments, and creating mitigation and contingency strategies to ensure project continuity.
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    • Strong financial management skills, overseeing project budgets, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring alignment with IT governance and fiscal controls.
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    • Ensure all deliverables meet technical standards, security policies, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
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    • Experience leading cross\-functional IT teams, supporting task assignment, issue resolution, performance oversight, and cross\-training to strengthen team capabilities.
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    • Skilled at tracking project milestones, managing schedules using industry\-standard tools, and providing clear, timely updates to stakeholders and leadership.
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    • Adapt quickly to evolving project requirements, new technologies, and shifting priorities while maintaining delivery quality.
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    • Conduct post\-implementation reviews to assess performance, capture lessons learned, and refine IT project delivery processes.
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    • Knowledge of application development methodologies, system architecture considerations, and IT governance best practices.
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    • Experience using tools that support AODA Web Accessibility compliance.
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    • Strong background with Agile\-Scrum and DevOps environments, supporting iterative delivery, continuous integration, and collaborative development.
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      Project Management Technical Experience (35%)
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      • Strong knowledge and hands\-on experience with OpenText Content Suite Extended ECM (xECM), other enterprise content management technologies or other related OpenText products.
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      • Managed multiple concurrent IT projects involving solution development, system enhancements, integration work, and technical upgrades in collaboration with vendors and internal teams.
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      • Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC, ensuring projects follow structured technical development and testing processes.
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      • Led IT infrastructure projects including server upgrades, network enhancements, storage solutions, system integrations, and hardware\/software rollouts.
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      • Oversaw enterprise\-wide IT implementations, ensuring readiness planning, user onboarding, training, and structured change management to support successful adoption.
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      • Experience managing cybersecurity projects, coordinating vulnerability remediation, compliance activities, security tool deployment, and alignment with security frameworks.
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      • Led cloud migration initiatives, supporting transitions from on\-premises environments to cloud platforms with focus on scalability, security, performance, and cost optimization.
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      • Supported digital transformation initiatives involving modernization of legacy systems, adoption of new digital tools, and process automation.
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      • Skilled in vendor management, ensuring contractual obligations, service\-level agreements (SLAs), and technical requirements are met.
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      • Strong experience developing and managing project budgets, forecasting resource needs, and optimizing spending for IT initiatives.
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      • Effective communication with executives, technical teams, end users, and external stakeholders to align IT objectives and ensure transparency.
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      • Skilled in risk identification, impact analysis, and implementing proactive mitigation strategies across technical projects.
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      • Maintain complete project documentation including project plans, technical specifications, letters of agreement, risk logs, status reports, meeting minutes, and lessons learned.
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      • Continuously incorporate insights from previous initiatives to improve IT project governance and delivery practices.
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      • Public sector experience, including adherence to government standards, procurement policies, and accountability frameworks.
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        <\/span><\/span> Communication Skills (30%)<\/span>
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        • Strong technical communication skills with the ability to develop documentation such as project reports, assessments, governance artifacts, and executive summaries.
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        • Able to translate complex technical information into clear, business\-friendly language for stakeholders at all levels.
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        • Skilled in facilitating meetings, workshops, and presentations to ensure alignment among technical teams, business sponsors, users, and senior leadership.
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        • Maintain a high standard of customer service and professionalism with internal and external clients.
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          Must Haves: <\/b>
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          • Knowledge and experience with OpenText Content Suite and other OpenText Products.
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          • Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in project management, Project Planning, Resource Management, Governance, Risk Management and Change Management. 
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