BAND 4 - Director, Digital Transformation and Delivery

Bring your vision, leadership, and strategic planning skills to this important role

Reporting to the Ministry Chief Information Officer and Executive Director, the Director of Digital Transformation & Delivery, leads and supports the Economy Sectors’ products in support of BC Public Service’s transition to digital government. This role is critical in maturing the team-based approach to digital service delivery in alignment with the new CITZ Digital Principles and Code of Practice.

The Director leads a team of cross-functional digital areas of expertise and works with internal and external senior business leaders, IMIT/digital colleagues, and peer directors in providing strategic oversight to cross-functional, multi-disciplinary agile teams that will support the delivery of agile projects to ensure products are being developed, services are being delivered successfully, and outcomes are aligned with clients’ objectives and satisfy key financial and operational performance indicators.

Job Requirements:

• A master’s degree in business, operations management, public administration, information management and information technology, computer science or a related/equivalent discipline or a combination of education and experience may be considered.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience leading the creation, improvement, and management of a wide variety of products and services for an organization of similar size and complexity.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience leading change management activities in transformation initiatives.

• A minimum of 4 years of supervising employees, professionals, and multi-disciplinary teams

• A minimum of 3 years leading strategic IM/IT public sector procurements and contract management.

• Agile training or certification.

• Experience with innovation methods including but not limited to facilitation.

• Experience as a Product Owner managing a backlog in a Dev Ops environment.

• Experience leading teams and resolving complex staff and/or client issues.

• Experience building relationships with multiple jurisdictions, stakeholders, and private sectors.

Preferences may be given to candidates with experience in:

• Leadership in digital government or transformation initiatives.

• Digital Transformation training or certification.

• Experience with grant management systems.

• Experience delivering training and learning to adults and professionals.

• Experience facilitating executive to achieve organization alignment/direction.

• Experience managing budgets, contracts and expenditures ensuring compliance with fiscal parameters and the prudent use of financial resources.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Andreas.Ritzer@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from up to five (5) days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.