Business Consultant - Senior
Business Consultant - Senior
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Job Description
Description:
Project:
OneStream Implementation
Scope:
Reporting to the Manager Business Excellence the Business Consultant is responsible for providing change management support to the 1GX Planning and Budgeting project. The focus of the project is the implementation of the OneStream application into the 1GX solution and full adoption by stakeholders across the Government of Alberta. This project also requires updating and changing business processes to support the new application. This implementation is a highprofile largescale project impacting a significant number of users across the Government of Alberta at all levels.
The Business Consultant will be an integral part of the Planning and Budgeting project team. They will work as a team with the GoA Change Analyst and the Senior Training Coordinator to ensure that appropriate change and training initiatives are delivered to support the successful implementation of the OneStream application.
This role will develop a holistic strategy and approach for implementing changes related to planning and budgeting in alignment with the organization s policies procedures cultures and norms. They will develop a change impact assessment at both the project and individual process levels to understand and document the scope/scale of changes to the 1GX solution. In conjunction with the GoA Change Analyst they will develop lead and implement a change management and communications strategy and plan. They will coordinate engagements and build alliances across the organization ensuring consistency of communication methods and messaging to provide maximum value.
This role will proactively engage with the established 1GX change network including Primary Change Advocates Service Managers Guides and Power Users in support of ongoing awareness education and adoption of OneStream within the 1GX solution. In addition this role will proactively engage with the various communities of practice and other stakeholders to ensure robust awareness and impact of the changes to their work.
The ideal candidate requires good client relations communications and organizational skills to provide effective partnership with project team. The position must be able to work independently possess strong analytical skills and have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service in order to meet set timelines.
The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in change management initiatives for large public sector bodies such as provincial governments. They will have a solid understanding of government processes. It will be considered an asset if the candidate has experience with budgeting planning and/or financial processes within a government setting.
Duties:
Work directly with Planning and Budgeting project team 1GX CoE staff and key partners to develop and implement a change management strategy
Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for the Planning and Budgeting project
Collaborate with the 1GX training team to ensure that the training strategy is aligned with the change management strategy
Participate in various project activities such as design sessions test script reviews User Acceptance Testing to gain additional knowledge on potential areas of change resistance or identify areas of additional focus for change activities
Develop implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to understand adoption rates and make recommendations on adjustments to the change management activities that may be required
Develop and present engaging presentations for a variety of stakeholders across all levels of government with wideranging knowledge of the budgeting process
Knowledge/Skillsets:
Creating change management methodologies and principles
Change management lifecycle (business and system)
Extensive knowledge of government operations
Consultation facilitation interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Negotiation conflict resolution and influencing skills.
Written verbal and listening skills including ability to communicate effectively with individuals having varying degrees of change management expertise and present information to a variety of audiences including key decision makers.
Conceptual analytical and critical thinking skills including ability to analyze information and risks to develop recommendations and solutions conceptualize complex problems and integrate conceptual and practical experiences to solve problems.
Business Analysis/Process analysis
Project Management
Development of survey tools
Jobspecific experience technical competencies certification and/or training:
Certified in change management PROSCI or Change Management
Ability to reference legislation recognize how it impacts systems & platforms & provide detailed advice/consultation to related business areas.
Ability to make and influence decisions that impact 1GX & ministry partners.
Good negotiation and communication skills with political acumen.
Demonstrated presentation skills with a focus on being able to communicate diverse complex technical financial scenarios to both finance and nonfinance audiences.
Ability to communicate effectively to staff with a varying degree of systems understanding (none to expert).
The ability to see opportunities for transformation and establish communicate visions benefits and outcome of transformation.
Good knowledge of the business plans mandates strategic priorities objectives and programs of 1GX.
Able to work effectively on a team as well as independently and handle high stress situations.
Types of guidance available for problem solving:
This resource:
Works with direction from 1GX CoE leadership & the 1GX Business Excellence (BE) Lead
Works closely with Planning and Budgeting project team
Escalations & Communications:
Escalations or communications can leverage 1GX director & manager level assistance as required.
Critical escalations or communications can leverage director & executive director level assistance as required.
Equipment requirements:
GoA will provide laptop for the duration of the project
GoA will provide access to personal Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
As the Contractor s resources are directed to work inperson the GoA shall:
Provide the requisite office space furniture & office supplies.
Ensure that the Contractor s resources have the necessary access & credentials to the Government of Alberta s system.
The fixed rate quoted must be inclusive of all overhead office space & equipment including supplies administrative burden markup & all other costs to perform the Services for the duration of the Contract.
Working Hours:
Standard Hours of work are 08:1516:30 MST Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by GoA.
Edmontonarea based resource due to need for ongoing onsite meetings for team member/content owner consultations.
Notes on Location:
Hybrid work: Number of days required in office will vary weektoweek throughout the term of the project determined by the direct supervisor assigned to supervise this contingent resource.
Incumbency:
This is a supplemental role.
Standard Background check required
The Supplier shall prior to commencement of the Services provide the Province on its request & at no cost to the Province with criminal record checks.
Mandatory Training Courses:
Once hired the resource will be required to complete all mandatory training which includes but not limited to Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act & Security awareness training. There may also be some optional courses as well.
Anticipated Interviews dates
Will be held between Oct 2225
Refer to the Job Posting attachments for the proposed form of contract applicable to this Contingent Resource Request
Scoring Methodology:
Financial/Pricing: 20%
Resource Qualifications: 20%
Interview Process: 60%
SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE:
RESUME
ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE DESCRIBED IN RESUME UNDER THE JOB/PROJECT WHERE EXPERIENCE WAS ATTAINED
EACH JOB/PROJECT MUST CONTAIN THE TERM OF THE JOB/PROJECT IN THE FORMAT MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY
RESOURCE REFERENCES
o Three references for whom similar work has been performed must be provided. The most recent reference should be listed first. Reference checks may or may not be completed to assist with scoring of the proposed resource.
OneStream Implementation
Scope:
Reporting to the Manager Business Excellence the Business Consultant is responsible for providing change management support to the 1GX Planning and Budgeting project. The focus of the project is the implementation of the OneStream application into the 1GX solution and full adoption by stakeholders across the Government of Alberta. This project also requires updating and changing business processes to support the new application. This implementation is a highprofile largescale project impacting a significant number of users across the Government of Alberta at all levels.
The Business Consultant will be an integral part of the Planning and Budgeting project team. They will work as a team with the GoA Change Analyst and the Senior Training Coordinator to ensure that appropriate change and training initiatives are delivered to support the successful implementation of the OneStream application.
This role will develop a holistic strategy and approach for implementing changes related to planning and budgeting in alignment with the organization s policies procedures cultures and norms. They will develop a change impact assessment at both the project and individual process levels to understand and document the scope/scale of changes to the 1GX solution. In conjunction with the GoA Change Analyst they will develop lead and implement a change management and communications strategy and plan. They will coordinate engagements and build alliances across the organization ensuring consistency of communication methods and messaging to provide maximum value.
This role will proactively engage with the established 1GX change network including Primary Change Advocates Service Managers Guides and Power Users in support of ongoing awareness education and adoption of OneStream within the 1GX solution. In addition this role will proactively engage with the various communities of practice and other stakeholders to ensure robust awareness and impact of the changes to their work.
The ideal candidate requires good client relations communications and organizational skills to provide effective partnership with project team. The position must be able to work independently possess strong analytical skills and have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service in order to meet set timelines.
The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in change management initiatives for large public sector bodies such as provincial governments. They will have a solid understanding of government processes. It will be considered an asset if the candidate has experience with budgeting planning and/or financial processes within a government setting.
Duties:
Work directly with Planning and Budgeting project team 1GX CoE staff and key partners to develop and implement a change management strategy
Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for the Planning and Budgeting project
Collaborate with the 1GX training team to ensure that the training strategy is aligned with the change management strategy
Participate in various project activities such as design sessions test script reviews User Acceptance Testing to gain additional knowledge on potential areas of change resistance or identify areas of additional focus for change activities
Develop implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to understand adoption rates and make recommendations on adjustments to the change management activities that may be required
Develop and present engaging presentations for a variety of stakeholders across all levels of government with wideranging knowledge of the budgeting process
Knowledge/Skillsets:
Creating change management methodologies and principles
Change management lifecycle (business and system)
Extensive knowledge of government operations
Consultation facilitation interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Negotiation conflict resolution and influencing skills.
Written verbal and listening skills including ability to communicate effectively with individuals having varying degrees of change management expertise and present information to a variety of audiences including key decision makers.
Conceptual analytical and critical thinking skills including ability to analyze information and risks to develop recommendations and solutions conceptualize complex problems and integrate conceptual and practical experiences to solve problems.
Business Analysis/Process analysis
Project Management
Development of survey tools
Jobspecific experience technical competencies certification and/or training:
Certified in change management PROSCI or Change Management
Ability to reference legislation recognize how it impacts systems & platforms & provide detailed advice/consultation to related business areas.
Ability to make and influence decisions that impact 1GX & ministry partners.
Good negotiation and communication skills with political acumen.
Demonstrated presentation skills with a focus on being able to communicate diverse complex technical financial scenarios to both finance and nonfinance audiences.
Ability to communicate effectively to staff with a varying degree of systems understanding (none to expert).
The ability to see opportunities for transformation and establish communicate visions benefits and outcome of transformation.
Good knowledge of the business plans mandates strategic priorities objectives and programs of 1GX.
Able to work effectively on a team as well as independently and handle high stress situations.
Types of guidance available for problem solving:
This resource:
Works with direction from 1GX CoE leadership & the 1GX Business Excellence (BE) Lead
Works closely with Planning and Budgeting project team
Escalations & Communications:
Escalations or communications can leverage 1GX director & manager level assistance as required.
Critical escalations or communications can leverage director & executive director level assistance as required.
Equipment requirements:
GoA will provide laptop for the duration of the project
GoA will provide access to personal Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
As the Contractor s resources are directed to work inperson the GoA shall:
Provide the requisite office space furniture & office supplies.
Ensure that the Contractor s resources have the necessary access & credentials to the Government of Alberta s system.
The fixed rate quoted must be inclusive of all overhead office space & equipment including supplies administrative burden markup & all other costs to perform the Services for the duration of the Contract.
Working Hours:
Standard Hours of work are 08:1516:30 MST Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by GoA.
Edmontonarea based resource due to need for ongoing onsite meetings for team member/content owner consultations.
Notes on Location:
Hybrid work: Number of days required in office will vary weektoweek throughout the term of the project determined by the direct supervisor assigned to supervise this contingent resource.
Incumbency:
This is a supplemental role.
Standard Background check required
The Supplier shall prior to commencement of the Services provide the Province on its request & at no cost to the Province with criminal record checks.
Mandatory Training Courses:
Once hired the resource will be required to complete all mandatory training which includes but not limited to Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act & Security awareness training. There may also be some optional courses as well.
Anticipated Interviews dates
Will be held between Oct 2225
Refer to the Job Posting attachments for the proposed form of contract applicable to this Contingent Resource Request
Scoring Methodology:
Financial/Pricing: 20%
Resource Qualifications: 20%
Interview Process: 60%
SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE:
RESUME
ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE DESCRIBED IN RESUME UNDER THE JOB/PROJECT WHERE EXPERIENCE WAS ATTAINED
EACH JOB/PROJECT MUST CONTAIN THE TERM OF THE JOB/PROJECT IN THE FORMAT MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY
RESOURCE REFERENCES
o Three references for whom similar work has been performed must be provided. The most recent reference should be listed first. Reference checks may or may not be completed to assist with scoring of the proposed resource.
Additional Details
- Payment Terms : Y030 within 30 days Due netY015
- Maximum Extension Term (Months) : 12
Yes/No (MG)The proposed resource must meet or exceed one of the following combinations...
Yes/No PROSCI or CCMP certification
Duration Experience conducting change impact analysis.
10 years
Duration Experience developing and delivering communications and presentations at multiple...
10 years
Duration Experience developing and delivering user manuals and training materials.
5 years
Duration Experience in a change management role applying change management principles...
10 years
Duration Experience with business writing communication and documentation.
10 years
Duration Experience working with change management...
10 years
Duration Exp providing strategic advice related to organizational
10 years
Duration Experience creating flowcharts/diagrams/analyses including but not limited to...
10 years
Duration Experience developing change management deliverables including Change Strategy and...
10 years
Duration Experience in managing projects in an organization of comparable size and complexity...
10 years
Duration Experience leading an organization through a large scale technology change impacting...
10 years
Duration Experience using analytical and problem solving skills to plan and design creative...
10 years
Duration Experience with business plans mandates
5 years
Duration Experience with written and verbal communications including specific experience in...
10 years
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