Project Leader

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

JOB OVERVIEW: PROJECT LEADER

Reporting to Manager, Enterprise Software Support, this position is responsible for providing project management, technology planning, business area analysis, systems design and client support services to users of Kwantlen’s Information Technology (IT) systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree with a major in Information Technology or Computer Sciences.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Information Technology environment, which includes 5 years of direct experience in enterprise architecture conception and 3 years recent related experience in or supporting the Ellucian Post-Secondary Enterprise software (BANNER) preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years working expertise in a broad base of products, technologies, platforms, patterns, frameworks, and methodologies including architecting solutions in ORACLE, SQL Server, PL/SQL, Java, MS SharePoint, .NET, IIS, Groovy, Grails, JavaScript, AngularJS, NodeJS, web services, messaging architectures, Linux, Shell Scripting, CAS, Shibboleth. This will include working with ORACLE and Microsoft SQL Server Database methodologies and concepts.
• At least 1 year of working experience in developing and delivering quality Business Intelligence and Institutional Data Warehousing, Business Analytics, Dashboarding and engineering report development in tools such as Microsoft SSIS, Microsoft SSRS, Microsoft Power BI and advanced SQL reporting is desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to take a leadership role in evaluating, developing and implementing Enterprise Architecture. This includes experience in project coordination and support of enterprise systems, including project coordination, monitoring, maintenance and administration, testing, systems and business process analysis and documentation. This position will be required to lead projects and working directly with business stakeholders to identify, and must be able to assess and document business requirements with the ability to transform end-user needs into technical and functional requirements
• Proven work experience in business process analysis, developing LEAN business process methodologies to improve efficiencies, and in the preparation of business process documentation.
• Progressive technical knowledge and knowledge of best practices in information technology service delivery such as Agile SDLC and ITIL.
• Knowledge of modern infrastructures such as storage area networks, virtualization, high availability design, operating systems, network architecture, enterprise network management systems, etc.
• Ability in architectural design, system design and heterogeneous systems integration.
• Ability to research, evaluate and plan the implementation of emerging technology.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, follow-up and meet challenging deadlines.
• Proven ability to work in a team or highly matrix-managed varied and diverse environment with multiple concurrent initiatives/projects simultaneously and changing priorities.
• Ability to clearly communicate and articulate complex and technical concepts clearly with non-technical as well as technical personnel at all levels of the organization both written and orally.
• Ability to shift working hours and to work occasionally on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

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Note to Applicants

The University welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.