Senior Manager, Strategy And Business Transformation

Senior Manager, Strategy and Business Transformation (Under Review)
Band 3

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

Corporate Strategic Services (CSS) plays a critical role in supporting the entire organization. Comprised of Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Policy, Corporate Privacy and Information, Sourcing and Vendor Performance, Strategy & Business Transformation and the Project Management Office, CSS is driven by customer-service and taking action to advise, consult and support each business area throughout the LDB.

The CSS team is comprised of approximately 50 staff. What brings CSS together as a team is the ability to work together to support both the operational areas of the business and other support areas (e.g., Corporate Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology). The group has a strategic lens with a focus on ensuring the organization aligns and complies with corporate priorities, policies, legislation, best practices, and government mandate.

About this role:

The mandate of Strategy & Business Transformation (S&BT) team is two-fold: to develop a comprehensive, inclusive strategic plan and growth strategy for the organization; and to identify and execute critical strategic transformation efforts aligned to the LDB's corporate priorities.

More specifically, the S&BT team is responsible for the organization's strategic planning, alignment of all key corporate functions to the organizational strategy, and for internal and external reporting of corporate performance. Further responsibilities include oversite to ensure business divisions have comprehensive strategic plans that align with corporate objectives and identifying and implementing initiatives that result in more efficient processes, greater customer and stakeholder impact, and an improved bottom line.

Typical S&BT engagements (not exhaustive) include corporate strategic planning, operations strategy development, operating models design, business/function transformation, and corporate roadmap management.

As the Senior Manager of the S&BT team, you will lead a team of specialists that provide Strategy and Business Transformation services to departments across the LDB.

Special requirements and working conditions include the ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia. A successful completion of a criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

Degree in Business, Commerce, Economics or related strategic management discipline and four (4) years' recent, related experience*.

OR

Diploma in Business, Commerce, Economics or related strategic management discipline and six (6) years' recent, related experience*.

*Recent, related experience must have occurred in the last 8 years and must include the following:

• Experience in management consulting, business strategy, Business Transformation or a related role.
• Experience with business strategy (e.g., facilitating and developing corporate strategic plans, tracking of KPIs and strategic milestones, advising on strategy development and execution).
• Experience in managing complex projects and work assignments.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience with performance benchmarking and public reporting.
• Experience with transformation management (e.g., facilitating and leading large strategic or process improvement projects and Business case development in support of transformational initiatives).
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients in a customer service environment.
• Experience working with integrated strategic planning and performance management systems.
• Experience in business and workflow analysis and change management planning / implementation.
• Experience with corporate performance measurement.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Kriti Verma, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at kriti.verma@bcldb.com.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.