Director, Digital Release Train & UAT

Job title:

Director, Digital Release Train & UAT

Company

Ontario Lottery and Gaming

Job description

Range: 125,600.00 – 188,400.00 CADJob Description:Director, Digital Release Train & UATGAME ON – OLG needs youWe’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it – OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land-based gaming channels. Over the course of fiscal 2022-23, OLG delivered a record $2.5 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Director, Digital Release Train & UAT to lead the team of Release Train Engineers and Deployable User Acceptance Testing who enable and support the digital labs. In addition, the Director will act as a servant leader who is accountable for the release trains across the Digital Platform for deployment, collaborating with the Service Providers, Labs and other OLG stakeholders (e.g., Lottery, Technology) to ensure smooth scheduling and deployment of product features across the various product domains on the Digital Platform. The Director, Digital Release Train & UAT will be accountable for the User Acceptance Testing Strategy and partner with the Digital Solution Testing Team while managing the resourcing and support for UAT resources within the digital labs..YOUR ROLE IN THE GAMEReporting to the Sr Director, Digital Delivery & Release Train, you will be empowered to:Understand the digital BU strategic direction and roadmap in sufficient detail to enable effective digital program/release management and administration providing key details for Business Value Assessments and Post Implementation Reviews including vendor development and delivery schedules and costs (both estimates and actuals)Develop, maintain and manage the overarching digital integrated release (train) plan, with consideration to optimal delivery scenarios as inputs into annual and quarterly planning including Portfolio Increments (PIs)Support product owners in delivering the initiatives on the release train and employ tactics drive ongoing synchronization of the release scope to match the priorities of the digital labs with all vendors in the digital ecosystemOrchestrate the sequencing of initiatives across the entire portfolio of work for delivery in alignment with the identified priorities while managing dependencies and constraints to ensure a continuous delivery pipeline.Perform analysis to identify emerging trends; engaging with digital labs, enablers and service providers/partners to remove barriers to delivery and align on tactics to mitigate risks and address issuesTrack and report, to OLG and digital leadership, progress on the release trains including risks, issues, mitigations and recommendationsAdminister the processes and resources to ensure delivery of roadmap priorities through labs is achievedCollaborate across the Enterprise supporting initiatives from Lottery, Enterprise IT and supporting Divisions and lead the resolution of issues with other departments/divisions/third parties in a manner that best supports and balances conflicting priorities and/or constrained resources to achieve the digital release trainDevelop, maintain and enhance the release management framework, including all requisite artifacts and processes, to enable accelerated value delivery across the digital labs and with service providersEstablish and maintain a User Acceptance Testing Strategy, implemented by the UAT Leads, with ongoing refinement to optimize for agile risk based testingProvide implementation subject matter expertise for contract development and changes, to ensure business outcomes are achieved by reviewing all Change Orders related to primary vendors and providing key inputs to ensureLead a team of Release Train Engineers, UAT Leads and Sr. Business Analysts in their day-to-day operationsSupport the professional growth of the team through building strong relationships as a mentor, and monitoring talent, competency and skill development to ensure attainment of individual career goals and department objectivesCreate an environment of collaborative teamwork built on collective accountability, constructive dialogue and receptiveness to diverse perspectivesCross Functional Relationships:Engage with vendors and partners to develop and manage the overarching digital release (train) including a role within vendor governance committees and leading the operational engagement with vendor delivery leads on a day to day basisWork with digital labs, enabling teams within Digital, Lottery and Enterprise IT to develop and maintain the overarching integrated digital release (train) schedule (across labs)Lead the day-to-day management of the digital release (train) schedule, ensuring optimal usage of shared resources (vendor development teams and internal UAT resources)Build relationships and effectively collaborate with OLG stakeholders, vendors and partners to ensure delivery of commitments and drive results in alignment with the Game ON StrategyBuild strong partnership relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Service Providers, senior leadership, the regulator, vendors and internal functional teamsWHAT YOU NEED TO PLAYWork Experience: At least 10 years of delivery experience, with evidence of increasing collaborations with senior leadership and complexity and supporting large-scale vendor contracts (implementation and operations)Education: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems, engineering or business management. • Master’s degree in management or systems is preferredCritical Skills: • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Master’s degree in business administration/management is preferred • Certified Scrum Master, PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner or equivalent experience preferred • Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer, SAFe Program Consultant or PMI-PgMP® equivalent experience preferredNegotiation and Influence: ability to negotiate and influence effectively while being open to perspectives and maintaining strong relationshipsStrategic Thinker: strong strategic and critical thinker with ability to delve into unique challenges and find creative solutionsCollaboration & Fun: inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our workIntegrity and Trust: do what’s right and operate with transparency and opennessPERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAMPart of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of OntarioFlexible Work Environment: to help balance both work and lifeYou Matter: family friendly work practices and hybrid workFreedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successfulBe your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strengthLearning Galore: 24-7 access to robust online learning programsPublic Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of OntarioVariable Pay Program: performance-based incentives to share in our success (Permanent OLG Employees Only)Learn about OLG – GAME ON!OLG’s purpose is to contribute to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. We are a multi-billion-dollar organization with a wide array of business lines including, lottery, land-based casinos, digital lottery and casino, horseracing, and charitable gaming. OLG is amidst a massive transformation focusing on being customer obsessed and bringing our digital business to a whole new level.The key to our success is our people. Our culture will be grounded in true, positive partnerships that embrace trust, clarity, and openness in all that we do. We are supporting and empowering employees and teams across the organization through greater accountability, leadership development and growth opportunities. OLG is embracing more flexible work options and family friendly work practices including hybrid work.Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of our culture and cornerstones of the Five Truths that OLGers Live by. At OLG, our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario.While we are re-shaping and growing our business, we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose, and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLG’s net profits are reinvested back into the province, contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians.To learn more about OLG go to our website atWe look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by June 30, 2024.OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.LI-HybridPersonal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact , 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.

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Location

York, ON

Job date

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:46:08 GMT

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