The Team
The Digital Workplace and Collaboration Services Branch (DWCS) is an established team of 87 dedicated professionals responsible for implementing high-quality tools to support a modern digital workplace. By delivering employee-ready tools and supports, DWCS enables and empowers all B.C. Public Service employees to deliver services to the citizens of B.C. DWCS is focused on providing simple, accessible, and approachable solutions to employees; by delivering the information and resources they need to access and use digital tools and services.
Part of the DWCS team includes the Digital Workplace Planning and Design (DWPD) unit that is responsible for the planning and design of the roll-out for new and/or updated productivity tools to help BC Public Service (BCPS) employees work more efficiently and effectively. The team is currently focused on enabling Microsoft Power Platform as a service, and the future implementation planning for Microsoft Purview for the BCPS. Their ongoing dedication to supporting and enabling effective cloud application infrastructure is highly valued and essential to the support of a modern digital workplace.
The Role
The Product Manager is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary agile team through the strategic development, implementation and management of Microsoft 365 (M365) cloud applications and/or services at the enterprise level for the BC Public Service and several broader public sector organizations in alignment with B.C’s Digital Plan: Mission 4. This position will play a pivotal role in shaping the product strategy for applications such as Purview, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and/ or Power Platform, and ensuring that the tools meet the needs of the organization to enable a modern digital workplace. Candidates will find this position exciting as it allows them to blend their passion for delivering new and innovative products, with their skills and desires to help grow and develop others by fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture that encourages growth, innovation, and continuous learning.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- An equivalent combination of education, training and related experience* may be considered:
- A degree in Information Technology and/or Information Management or a related technical field, and a minimum four years of related experience* in a similar role, OR
- A diploma in Information Technology and/or Information Management or a related technical field, and a minimum five years of related experience* in a similar role, OR
- A certification in Information Technology and/or Information Management or a related technical field, and a minimum six years of related experience* in a similar role, OR
- Related experience must include at least one or more of the following (preference may be given if you meet more than three):
- Experience using user-centered design practices in the development of digital products and services.
- Experience using modern agile project management practices, open-source development and cloud platforms to design, deliver and continuously improve high quality digital products and services.
- Experience managing complex enterprise IM/IT projects with multiple interdependencies including major business transformations, strategic communications, and the oversight of system integrators.
- Experience leading change management initiatives across a large organization.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience leading the development and implementation of Microsoft 365 application management within a large enterprise environment.
Preference may be given to individuals with one (1) or more of the following:
- Experience implementing and/ or managing Microsoft Purview for a large enterprise environment.
- Experience supervising staff including assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance plans and approval of leave.
- Experience working within cross-functional and Agile product teams, collaborating with designers, researchers, developers, product managers, and other subject matter experts to create or improve digital products and services.
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected]
About this Position:
Amendment (September 18): Posting closing date extended to (September 20).
Currently there is one (1) Permanent opportunity available.
The position headquarters will be Victoria, Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey or Prince George.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies across the Ministry of Citizens’ Services.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
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 [email protected] or 778-405-3452.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.
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. A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
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.
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