Note: Hybrid - Candidate must be able to work 3 days on site and 2 days remote

MUST HAVES:

• Extensive experience managing complex projects with a demonstrated track record of successful delivery within approved plan, scope and budget and business outcomes;
• Demonstrated ability to define objectives, develop strategic options analysis and to create action plans that outline tasks required for implementation phase;
• Strong understanding of the healthcare system, structures, processes, stakeholder groups and affected populations, and how healthcare services are delivered in the province based on extensive experience with Ontario's health sector;

Description

Extension/Amendment Attestation:

• The Statement of Work (SOW) shall expire on March 31, 2025. HSC will exercise it's option(s) to extend the SOW beyond April 5, 2025 based on the optional extension amount and any funds remaining on the contract. Such extension(s) will be allowable only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5, 2025 and be upon the same terms, conditions and covenants contained in the SOW.
• Provide project management expertise to the Ministry oversight of planning and implementation relating to initiatives on access to PHI
• Liaise with Ontario Health (OH) to identify and manage project dependencies in alignment with the provincial digital health strategy, EHR modernization and enhancements to Health811
• For each workstream, proactively manage approved plans with the OH project team, and work with relevant parties on risk mitigation strategies to ensure commitments and deliverables are completed as per approvals and stakeholder expectations.
• Facilitate multiple project work streams by following sound project management methodology, processes and procedures.
• Develop, maintain and regularly complete any reporting or dashboard tools as required.
• Develop and establish an integrated project plan with OH to support patient access to PHI with input from other project team members.
• Develop reporting and communication materials as needed, including the consolidation of requirements in out-years to inform strategic planning and funding planning/requirements moving forward in subsequent project phases.
• Maintain up-to-date project schedule for MOH consumption and track project budget, schedule and deliverables using industry standard project management systems, tools and templates against the approved baselines.
• Prepare and present status reports and updates for any relevant steering committees, advisory panels, working groups, or similar governance bodies.
• Ensure project artefacts and deliverables reflect a superior understanding of:
• The necessary legislation and regulations to enable access to PHI in the Ontario context;
• The current landscape of digital health tools used to support patient access to PHI, including patient portals, apps, etc., and the opportunities to transform care and improve services to support a unified patient experience in digital health;
• Strong knowledge of digital health systems and programs, including Health811, secure log-in mechanisms, patient portals, and the provincial EHR;
• All relevant digital health/information technology issues, including policy, clinical / business and technical (e.g. interoperability, standards, licensing, operations and sustainment, etc.) requirements; and
• Private and public sector delivery partner capacity to deliver technology in a clinical setting; and
• Best practices in information technology project management.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Health sector and digital health experience - 20 points

• Strong understanding of the healthcare system, structures, processes, stakeholder groups and affected populations, and how healthcare services are delivered in the province based on extensive experience with Ontario's health sector;
• Strong track record of experience with the ministry and its delivery partners, and in-depth knowledge of the levers and instruments of change; and
• Strong knowledge of and experience with the digital health systems, programs, vendors, assets and solutions in Ontario.

Program and project management - 20 points

• Extensive experience managing complex projects with a demonstrated track record of successful delivery within approved plan, scope and budget and business outcomes;
• Demonstrated leadership and resource management skills including the ability to direct activities and manage a variety of professionals; and
• Strong working knowledge of project methodologies and standards (e.g. PMBOK) and tools (e.g. MS Project).

IT strategy and planning - 20 points

• Extensive track record of successful strategic planning in health technology contexts;
• Demonstrated ability to define objectives, develop strategic options analysis and to create action plans that outline tasks required for implementation phase; and
• Ability to provide clarity and collective understanding of the range of options and communicate logically how the options were developed and selected as the strategic response.

Business analysis - 20 points

• Demonstrated experience managing business projects and achieving successful results on time and on budget with high customer satisfaction;
• Demonstrated experience in process mapping, requirements gathering, program definition, and transition planning; and
• Demonstrated experience in leading program or organizational transformation initiatives.

Stakeholder relationship management - 20 points

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and business partners;
• Strong ability to clearly communicate activities and expectations;
• Demonstrated experience resolving major conflicts and obstacles;
• Demonstrated ability managing cross-functional project teams and effectively working in a matrix environment.