Manager, Shared Services Operations, Regular Full Time

CARE AND BE CARED FOR - THIS IS YOUR HOME

The Manager, Shared Services Operations (SSO) provides leadership in identifying, analyzing and reviewing the community organizational requirements in response to future needs and challenges regarding information systems, business software applications and system navigation with a focus on client centered best practices.

The Manager, SSO is responsible for managing project implementation and the ongoing operations and support of the Community Shared Services (CSS) infrastructure and information system.

The Manager is also responsible for working with the CSS agencies and overseeing SSO team members in new system features, evolution of business process improvements, related training, and new software releases from the vendor.

What will you do?

• Develop project plans for the SSO implementation projects
• Provide leadership in identifying, analyzing and reviewing the community organizational requirements in response to future needs and challenges regarding information systems and business software applications and system navigation
• Ensure standardized coding allowing for standard reporting across the region
• Ensure standardized training and best practise use of client information system
• Manage business and planning support at both the agency level and for sector wide initiatives
• Interface with and coordinate communications with partner agencies to determine business and information system needs and scope of services required
• Prepare project and operational cost estimates
• Continue to develop and expand upon the Community Data Store (CDS) data warehouse
• Onboarding and continual customer support of SSO unique agency instances (+2 non-CIMS agencies to submit data to CDS)
• Supporting common and custom reporting for all agencies
• Provide recommendations for Shared Services Organization structure, staffing model, and budget
• Coordinate the activities of the project team and other sub-contractors
• Prepare regular status reports for senior management, and other stakeholders as required
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff and consultants while coordinating with external providers involved in the design, implementation and maintenance of software applications and projects
• Schedule and implement new or upgraded applications in conjunction with external stakeholders
• Design and document procedures for operational maintenance and updates of client applications and underlying systems
• Develop and maintain, in conjunction with the Information Systems team, corporate software application architectures that support current and future applications to deliver cost effective services
• Develop requirement statements, systems analysis and software design documentation
• Recommend hardware and software components for centralized and distributed use by participating Community Support Services agencies
• Assist in conducting operational reviews of work groups affected by the implementation of the common client information system
• Analyze software and hardware problems escalated by SSO staff and provide solutions
• Oversee testing, review software components, review upgrades, prepare recommendations and schedule implementation
• Oversee direct user groups and product seminars; conduct individual familiarization, tutorial sessions and formal classes as required
• Manage staff and evaluate performance through effective leadership, coaching and mentoring within the provisions of collective agreements and corporate policies and procedures
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate any operational gap requirements for staff, ensuring appropriate resources are available
• Lead special projects and performs other duties as required
  
  

  Date posted: October 8, 2024

  Date removed: October 16, 2024

  Job Title: Manager, Shared Services Operations
  Reports to: Director, Digital Health & CHRIS Operations, Corporate Services
  Department: Shared Services

  Salary: Non-Union Pay Band 7: $108,339.33 to $129,362.92

What must you have?

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (e.g. computer science, engineering, management information systems, healthcare) or College diploma with extensive additional experience in a related field
• Strong project management skills including work breakdown structures, scheduling, budgeting, tracking, status reporting, risk management, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of helpdesk function and in all aspects of Microsoft Office Suite
• In-depth knowledge of clinical information system and applications
• Maintains knowledge of developments in the area of systems and technology to assure new developments, best practices and industry standards are considered/incorporated as applicable
• Knowledge of privacy legislation - Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and incident management process for security breaches
• Functional knowledge of network configuration and structure within community sector
• In-depth knowledge of community sector systems (e.g. CIMS-HR, LHINWorks/Sharepoint, or other as implemented over time) and database structures and schemas
  
  

What would give you the edge?

Knowledge:
• Working knowledge of general human resources management practices

• Working knowledge of budget planning and financial monitoring and reporting
• Excellent project management skills to handle various projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Knowledge of the health care system and the role of community support services within the system
• Knowledge of quality, risk, and performance management principles
• Knowledge of best practice policies, procedures, strategic direction and goals
• Knowledge of community sector Service Level Agreements

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate complex and technical information in a clear and concise manner to staff with limited technological knowledge and experience

• Excellent facilitation/presentation skills to inform staff of information systems and related issues
• Excellent writing/technical writing skills to present reports and develop procedural manuals and memos on software implementation
• Builds and promotes application partnerships between Ontario Health atHome and community CSS agency partners

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 4:30pm (37.5hrs/week)

Position Location and Travel:

Office location: Champlain Region preferred - office location to be determined

Travel - Some driving may be required on occasion

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you're interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.