Posting Title
BAND 3 - Product Manager
Position Classification
Band 3
Union
N/A
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA
Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA
Mission, BC V4S 0A2 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 CA
Richmond, BC V7C 4M9 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$86,200.00 - $122,100.01 annually
Close Date
6/12/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
10/31/2026
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Social Dev & Poverty Reduction
Ministry Branch / Division
Information Services Division
Job Summary
A high-profile leadership role for an experienced facilitator with outstanding collaborative skills
The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we strive to ensure all employees contribute in meaningful ways, bring their full self to work and celebrate their differences. The Ministry focuses on reducing poverty, creating opportunities, and increasing inclusion. The ministry provides strategic leadership and quality services that empower British Columbians to share in the province's prosperity, with a vision to participate fully in their community and to reach their full potential.
The Information Services Division are technology leaders, planning and delivering successful solutions with information management and information technology (IM/IT) services to both the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The division also provides IM/IT resource planning, decision-making, project and issues management, security and privacy functions, and desktop support.
The
Senior Product Manager is responsible for guiding the contribution of one or more product lines to business unit. The successful candidate in this role will have experience at a senior project management or business level guiding the development of major projects/initiatives, working directly with executive, and leading professional multi-disciplinary agile delivery teams in a virtual environment producing successful program outcomes. This position is responsible for making decisions with long-term enterprise impacts related to the outcomes, objectives and goals of program products. This position assumes a strategic leadership role in developing, influencing and maintaining key relations with internal and external interest holders. If you are highly advanced in professional communications and dedicated to cooperation and teamwork, we look forward to your application.
Our guiding principle is to promote a service delivery culture that is respectful, fosters positive relationships, and promotes creative problem solving with all our staff and partners in the Social Sector.
Job Requirements
- Degree or diploma in a technology discipline, project management, public administration, social sciences or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Five (5) years or more of demonstrated knowledge, experience in product design and practices gained working in a product, project or service capacity.
- Significant and recent (within the last 5 years) experience managing complex, large-scale IM/IT projects with multiple interdependencies including major business transformations, strategic communications and the oversight of system integrators.
- Proven expertise and experience in analyzing and using customer insight and user and performance data to design and continually improve digital services to fully meet user needs in a convenient and straightforward way.
- Experience managing development with open source components, cloud platforms or digital services.
- Proven experience of working in an agile, digital product-focused development environment with user experience designers and developers to iteratively create and improve digital products and services.
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
- Proven leadership experience in the successful delivery of digital products services or initiatives, including change management.
- Experience developing, analyzing, interpreting and/or applying complex policy.
- Experience developing briefing materials for and presenting to executive audiences.
- Experience working in a social sector context.
For questions regarding this position, please contact ISD.ApplicationModernizationProgram@gov.bc.ca .
About This Position
This position is currently under review for exclusion.
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until October 31, 2026.
The temporary opportunity may be extended OR a permanent appointment may result from the temporary appointment.
Temporary postings are not limited to the geographic area. Board and lodging and relocation expenses do not apply.
This position can be based in any Social Development & Poverty Reduction office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement
This position may occasionally be required to travel within the province.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary vacancies.
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 IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca 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 list above.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, itmay notbe 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.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Category
Information Management/Information Technology, Leadership and Management, Social Services
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