Position:  Methodologies Analyst

Location:  Vancouver, BC

Position Type:  Permanent

Position Description:

IT MindFinders is conducting a search for a Methodologies Analyst for our Vancouver based client. This individual will be responsible to administer and enforce the use of IT methodologies and standards for Governance, Project Management, Software Development, Service Levels and Problem Management.  Additionally, this role will facilitate the definition, documentation and implementation of new and/or revised IT methodologies and assist IT in defining and documenting industry leading best practices and measure IT success in meeting standards especially with Service Levels.  Participation in the education of IT staff and user departments will be fundamental.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the Director of Information Technology, the Methodologies Analyst will ensure IT Governance methodology is effective and shifting priorities and stakeholder schedules will be considered.

• Facilitate the use of the corporate Project Management methodology and keep it current with PMI® – PMBOK® as the standard reference.

• Assist with the evolution of Applications Development standards with software developers, ensure standards are followed for coding, walkthroughs (peer reviews), testing, implementation, quality control and source control.

• Support the Technology Administration Group in adapting and documenting ITIL® standards.

• Work with the Director of IT in developing IT Service Levels and measuring performance.

• Maintain defined methodologies in a format suitable for an Intranet publication.

• Educate and assist IT staff in putting the standards into place.

• Educate user departments on the use of standards that they are directly affected by.

• Work closely with Internal Audit in maintaining all methodologies. 

• Seek and receive feedback from users and vendors, evaluate needs and respond accordingly.

• Report to management or their designate as requested. 

Education & Must Have Skills:

• Minimum 5 years working in a large corporate environment

• University Degree and industry designations such as: PMI®, ITIL®, etc., or equivalent experience.

• Background mentoring technology staffing new products and methodologies.

• Skilled at measuring performance against predefined targets.

• Experience working with quality assurance.

• Strong skills facilitating of team discussions.

• Preparing reports and presenting them to management.

• Very strong English communication skills (oral, presentational, and written)

• Ability to work evenings and weekends on an pre-arranged basis

• Travel may be required.

Interested candidates please respond with your resume in MS WORD format, including a skills matrix and salary expectations directly to:
janis@itmindfinders.com