Sobeys IT Cloud Continuous Improvement Lead Full Time in Stellarton, NS

Overview

Sobeys

Branch Stellarton NS CA

Position:
IT Cloud Continuous Improvement Lead
Location:
Stellarton, NS

We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies….

We have an exciting full-time opportunity for an IT Cloud Continuous Improvement Lead to join the National Information Technology department, based out of our offices in Stellarton, Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the Vice President IT Cloud, in this role you will be responsible to assist in the development of a culture that embraces continuous improvement, improving our ability to compete and drive differentiation in our Information Technology department. You will provide a shared services approach to process improvement working with other Continuous Improvement (CI) Analysts to help define and innovate processes within our IT capability model to support the future goals of the Business Plan.

Some of the key things you’ll be responsible for in this role will include:

Support facilitation sessions with key members of their respective function to help understand the gap between the Capability Model activities current state and the future state outlined in our Business Plan through interactive discussions and brainstorming

Initiate process improvement efforts and determine KPIs that accurately reflect the desired outcome of the process

Identify and design process performance measurements tools

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, where colleagues are encouraged and recognized for generating and implementing innovative ideas

Project manage some of the improvement initiatives and use Six Sigma tools to drive improvement opportunities

Work with other cross functional management or CI teams to lead, coordinate, and/or develop continuous improvement activities and events related to processes impacting other areas of IT

Oversee and participate in the troubleshooting and analysis of opportunities to rapidly identify, evaluate, propose and implement solutions

Execute continuous improvement Plan within their assigned Function by driving activities resulting in continuous improvement, culture transformation, delivery efficiencies, and cost savings

Report on progress, achievements and associated results; including executive level reporting, management updates and best practice sharing

Other duties and projects as assigned

Job Requirements

What your resume will include and demonstrate to us:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology or Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 8years of experience in Information Technology

Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies

Experience in supporting the development and implementation of CI activities

Extensive knowledge of IT practices and processes such as SDLC, ITIL

Ability to motivate and engage employees, and to foster teamwork to maximize collaboration

Strong attention to detail

Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Above average communication skills (both oral and written)

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Project Management background

Working knowledge of ARIS or similar tool

Lean or Six Sigma certified would be an asset

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading Canadian company with a clear vision and focus. We are only accepting online applications and welcome applications from all qualified people interested in this challenge. We will be contacting only those who will be selected to interview.

Sobeys offers our employees many valuable benefits such as:
Growing organization

Competitive salary

Profit Sharing Plan (based on company performance)

Pension plan

Flexible health and dental benefits plan (eligible employees)

Ongoing Training & Development

Opportunity for internal mobility to other departments and/or promotions (for employees who are strong performers)

We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.

We are only accepting online applications and welcome applications from all qualified people interested in this challenge. We will be contacting only those who will be selected to interview.
We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.