Manager of Operational and Financial Management Information Systems (Ofmis)

About Us

Making the Province work is no small job. The Department of Public Works (DPW) supports Nova Scotia's 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges. We are responsible for managing major capital construction projects, snow and ice control services, along with road maintenance and repair services.

We are recruiting for the Manager of Operational and Financial Management Information Systems (OFMIS). Become part of the team that helps to bridge the gap between DPW SAP system end-users and the SAP service provider. SAP is an enterprise resource system which provides enhanced decision making, improved cost control, fosters empowerment of employees, and balances the Government's need for sound corporate financial management with the operational specific needs of individual lines of business.

About Our Opportunity

The Manager of OFMIS leads a service delivery group of System Support Specialists within DPW to strategically ensure the corporate integrity and effective use of the OFMIS team and SAP.

The OFMIS team provides training, and hands-on support to the users of the SAP system, working to consistently analyze business issues and identify opportunities to implement improvements and support business enhancements for DPW users.

Primary Accountabilities

Key responsibilities for the position include:

• Identifying, designing, and implementing functional enhancements and business processes that utilize SAP efficiently and effectively.

• Consulting with stakeholder groups and collaborating with the Nova Scotia Service Management Team and the Service Provider (currently IBM) to ensure the effective delivery of recommendations, enhancements and implementations.

• Managing and leading a team of System Support Specialists, including performance goal setting, coaching and training staff.

• Overseeing, developing, and maintaining corporate documentation and training materials for SAP modules.

• Supporting government accounting requirements and year-end financial activities.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or another related discipline and several years of relevant progressive experience. SAP certification and/or experience in different modules of SAP (e.g. Plant Maintenance, Financial Accounting, Controlling, Materials Management, Project Systems) would be considered an asset for this position. An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered.

As the successful candidate you will have proven experience in delivering client focused services, planning and managing projects, overseeing a team of professionals, and managing financial resources. You must demonstrate a strong human resource management background including the ability to coach and develop staff; experience in leading change; and an ability to build cohesive, effective partnerships and teams in a fast-paced environment.

You are a critical thinker who provides innovative information technology solutions, quickly adapts to competing priorities, contentious issues, and meets challenging deadlines. This position requires a high degree of problem-solving skills and requires you to deal effectively with problems that are broad in range.

Knowledge of information technology issues and public policies that may affect the industry would be considered an asset.

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.

Please go to the following link for more information: LEADS (novascotia.ca).

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

This role is based in a comfortable office environment where you may be working at your computer for extended periods of time. The role may require occasional to travel to worksite locations. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day. This role does entail a high volume of work which may require longer than normal working hours and overtime. Due to the multiple spheres of action and scope of responsibilities that this position requires, there is significant mental pressure, requiring your resilience.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths