Director - Modernization and IMT

Role Responsibilities

Do you want to make a difference in how government systems are delivered and maintained, making them modern and efficient? Can you turn business problems into integrated solutions? Do you see opportunities for creating safer and more resilient society by leveraging modern platforms and technology? If so, then consider leading the Modernization and IMT team within the Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives Division.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Modernization, IMT, & Research Branch, as the Director of Modernization and IMT you will be responsible for leading and directing a unit of service transformation professionals. The unit provides expertise and strategic leadership on the timing and scale of IT product modernization as well as coordination of service transformation initiatives across the ministry's divisions.

You will be accountable for:

• Delivering a range of services to senior leaders to transform legacy systems into new accessible architecture.
• Implement significant ministry-wide initiatives in order to make business modernization priorities a reality.
• Align ministry initiatives with the broader government goals of Red Tape Reduction, IMT policy frameworks, and ministry business plans; and
• Maintaining and building communication channels between stakeholder groups and providing ongoing updates to senior leaders on progress, risk and costs impacting priority projects.

As the perfect candidate for this position, you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and bring deep knowledge of the Modernization and IMT industry. With strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, you use project management principles to guide your team’s work effectively.

Your political acumen and collaborative approach make you a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders. A natural leader, you support your team through complex challenges, provide guidance, and mentor staff to deliver results. You think critically, manage change, and drive strategic initiatives—always focused on achieving efficient, impactful outcomes aligned with the Ministry’s goals.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Develops Networks
• Systems Thinking
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Drive for Results

Qualifications

Requirement:

• University degree in a Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or Public Administration or a related field.
• 7 years of experience working with IMT systems and architecture within a large organization; and
• Progressive experience leading and managing people.
  
  

Assets: 

• Experience with the functioning of courts and other government systems, architecture, public policy, and legislative/regulatory development.
• Experience with procurement and contract management best practices as well as Government of Alberta requirements.
• Experience with performance measurement and information management.
• Experience with financial operations, human resource management, planning and reporting requirements.
• Experience developing materials and briefing senior executive level decision makers on complex issues.
• Experience with the Agile Scrum methodology including process mapping, organizational analysis, benefits management and risk/issue management.
  
  

The following equivalencies may be considered:

• A related Masters plus a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• A related two-year diploma plus a minimum of 9 years related experience.
• A related one-year certificate plus a minimum of 10 years related experience.
• No post-secondary education plus a minimum of 11 years related experience.
  
  

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

• Full-time permanent position located in Edmonton. 
• Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a security screening.
  
  

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.