Description:
IMT Management Consultant
Location: Edmonton, AB
Mode: Contract
Position Overview
This role involves providing strategic leadership and advisory services in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise data services that support analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data orchestration, and data governance. The consultant will collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to support the Client enterprise data strategy and roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Advisory
- Provide strategic leadership and advisory services related to enterprise data strategy, governance, and data services architecture.
- Support the design and implementation of a federated data ecosystem enabling data sharing, analytics, and AI capabilities across government ministries.
- Facilitate executive-level discussions and provide recommendations aligned with enterprise data strategy objectives.
Data Platform and AI Services
- Contribute to the design and development of enterprise data platform services supporting analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data processing capabilities.
- Support the integration and orchestration of data platforms, advanced analytics tools, and AI services.
- Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technologies and best practices related to data platforms and AI services.
Strategy Development and Roadmapping
- Advance the OneData Alberta strategy, tactical plans, and enterprise data roadmap.
- Develop strategic frameworks, architecture models, and service blueprints to support data management initiatives.
- Prepare executive briefings, options analyses, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with cross-ministry stakeholders to align business requirements, technical architecture, and strategic objectives.
- Deliver presentations, roadshows, and demonstrations to promote the OneData Alberta initiative and encourage adoption across ministries.
- Facilitate workshops and strategic discussions to support decision-making and stakeholder alignment.
Program and Project Support
- Provide leadership and advisory support throughout project lifecycles from discovery to implementation and continuous improvement.
- Assist in developing business cases, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and project/program plans.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and provide recommendations for mitigation strategies.
Data Governance and Service Design
- Support the design and implementation of enterprise data governance frameworks and lifecycle management processes.
- Develop service models and operational frameworks for data management and AI service delivery.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and outcome measurements to assess program effectiveness.
Deliverables
- Strategic roadmaps and enterprise data architecture frameworks
- Business cases, feasibility studies, and program plans
- Executive presentations and briefing materials
- Architecture diagrams, service blueprints, and operational models
- Weekly and monthly status reports as required by the client
Mandatory Qualifications
Education
The proposed resource must meet one of the following requirements:
- University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of progressive experience, or A 2-year diploma in a related discipline with 8 years of progressive experience, or A 1-year certificate in a related discipline with 9 years of progressive experience, or 10 years of progressive related experience in lieu of formal education.