The Tempest Product Owner reports to the Director of Planning and the Chief Information Officer and is responsible for leading the implementation and ongoing management of all Tempest modules and Tempest projects being undertaken by the District of Saanich.
The main focuses for this position will be to implement capital projects; to create the 5+ year roadmap for the ongoing implementation, maintenance and operations of the Tempest system or other permitting systems which will enhance efficient operations within the District; develop the ongoing support and training strategy to ensure the organization and end users are successful; and in collaboration with IT developing a sustainment model for application updates, modifications and upgrades. Product implementation will encompass all the project management processes including initiating, planning, executing, controlling, closing and vendor management. The Product Owner will be responsible for the timely and successful delivery of the program objectives within budget and to a high level of quality.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
Qualified candidates have a University Degree in the field of Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business Administration; 5 years proven experience working and managing large technology projects; including 5 years proven experience acting as a Product Owner; and experience with the Tempest product suite and/or workflow tools such as Microsoft SharePoint and ServiceNow.
Candidates must also have an understanding of Information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) operational process including Incident, Change and Demand management. Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management certification, Business Analyst, System Analyst, and Product Owner certifications, and experience with alternative local Government ERP systems are considered an asset. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
The annual salary for this exempt position is $98,340 - $115,630 and an excellent benefits package and pension plan. Role profile and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply via our careers page by 11:45 p.m. on January 29, 2025 quoting competition 24007. As a component of the selection process testing will be conducted.
