Manager, Operations - Supply Chain Management

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Manager, Operations - Supply Chain Management

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Operations - Supply Chain Management 
Job Requisition ID: 59155
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 2nd, 2024
Classification:  Management Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609.41 - $113,859.68 /year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Technology and Innovation Ministry is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great. Join us!
 

The responsibilities of these role include:

• Manage a team of subject matter experts that provide analysis and project management leadership in support of the 1GX solution (modules and applications), specific to their functional area (SCM).
• Oversee the in-depth analysis, configuration, design, testing support, quality assurance, and implementation of 1GX application upgrades, releases, modules, and functional enhancements. 
• Ensure client business requirements are considered, business impacts and risks are identified, and solutions proposed by service providers are appropriate, effective, cost efficient and consistent with corporate strategic directions.
• Oversee 1GX applications projects in accordance with established project management practices and in alignment with GoA strategic direction and applicable policies, agreements, and standards. 
• Manage implementation phases for projects, including execution of activities in accordance with project plans, monitoring projects and making necessary adjustments, managing reporting project activities, and reviewing quality of work of the Business Analysts to ensure project standards are met.
• Collaborate with the 1GX Business and Information Excellence (1GX B&IE) team in relation to organizational readiness, communications, and training functions associated with projects.
• Provide leadership and expertise to Business Analysts and other unit staff working on projects. 
• Working with the 1GX Strategic and Operational Excellence (S&OE) team, to support the development of the 1GX strategic, business, and operational plans, policies, standards, and reports.
• Ensure 1GX Process and Technology Excellence (P&TE) Director is informed of relevant and emergent issues and supports development of briefings, action request responses, and recommendations.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with government stakeholders, the 1GX solution integrator and other service providers, including responding to requests for advice and guidance and providing recommendations for issues, challenges and opportunities associated with the 1GX solution and its various modules. 
• Provide professional development opportunities (performance plans, training and development plans, succession plans).
• Provide clarity regarding purpose, goals, priorities, objectives, and roles.
   

APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
   

Qualifications

Requirements:
University Degree in a related field, such as business management, business analysis, computer systems plus a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience or diploma in a relevant field plus six (6) years of related experience. 

Equivalencies:
Equivalences will be considered based on one year of education for one year of experience or one year of experience for one year of education.

Assets:

• Subject matter expertise is in the SCM functional area.
• Experience in SAP / S4/HANA and / or other ERP applications such as SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, and Kyriba. 
• Technical knowledge and experience in S4/HANA, and / or Ariba, Concur, Kyriba, Success Factors, OpenText 
• Experience in project management principles, methodologies, processes, and best practices
• Experience in a large, public-sector environment 
• Certified Business Analysis Professional designation

The Manager, Operational SCM requires a demonstrated knowledge of:

• Project management framework, methodologies, and best practices, including those related to planning, project management, resource management, risk analysis, controls, issues management, and progress monitoring and reporting.
• Cloud solution, ERP systems and application development and enhancement methodologies, practices, and tools.
• Project and system development lifecycle, including change, transition, and implementation management concepts.
• Stakeholder consultation and engagement principles.
• 1GX applications and data, including interactions between various modules and components of the solution (finance, human capital management, supply chain management and treasury).
• 1GX solution access and permissions management frameworks, segregation of duties, governance and risk management, quality assurance, user acceptance testing and test environment management, data scrambling, application security and privacy, system integration and performance, 1GX controls framework, service request management, key performance indicators, etc.
• Budget and planning knowledge 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
 

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hrs/week - Monday to Friday

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. 

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. 

Additional Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs
   

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

 
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

 
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.


Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.


We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliottat  [email protected] .