Project Manager Technology Solutions (Gas & Water Utilities)

City of Kitchener

Kitchener, Ontario

4d ago

Responsibilities :

Manage the implementations of solutions to meet O.Reg 633 / 21 Energy Data - Green Button throughout the entire project phases.

Create, review, update and maintain all project documentation.

Review, recommend, acquire, integrate and manage implementation of technology solutions for utilities staff.

Conduct market research and prepare feasibility studies, business cases, budget requests and project charters.

Consult with stakeholders in order to define product functions, service functions, business processes, and business system requirements.

Work with Communication teams to prepare for media engagement and responses. Lead customer information plans and respond to customer enquiries.

Identify goals for planning, design and development of business systems or recommend alternative solutions.

Lead and participate in the preparation of RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation.

Work with Legal and procurement teams to create contracts, terms and conditions and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Work with clients, technical IT staff, and vendors to identify possible options and implications, define alternatives, select a systems strategy, and produce functional specifications.

Ensure the functionalities and technology platform of the business systems meet the short and long term needs of the organization.

Recommend controls by identifying problems, writing improved procedures.

Create systems proposals, models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmers.

Coordinate and work with users performing in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems, and other post-implementation support.

Provide orientation and training to end users and back-up staff for all modified and new systems.

Assist in performing periodic system audits, security penetration tests.

Attend Council, Committee, community, and other public meetings and events as required to provide professional advice, opinion and expertise.

Participate in industry working groups, Ontario Energy Board, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Environment meetings as required.

Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements :

3-year degree or diploma in a related field such as Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Business or a related discipline.

4-7 years of related experience.

Project management skills, PMP designation an asset.

Proficient with Microsoft Tool Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, MS Project, SharePoint and PowerPoint).

Working knowledge of analytical tools, programming languages, database management systems and cyber security best practices.

Familiarity with North American Energy Standards Board’s (NAESB) REQ.21 Energy Services Provider Interface (ESPI) version 3.

3 standard (commonly known as the Green Button).

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Current Employee must be reliable with good attitude, attendance and employment record (no disciplinary action on file).

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