Manager, Energy

Role Responsibilities

The Software Delivery Branch is looking for a Manager of Energy. Reporting to the Associate Director, this position is critical to ensuring and integrating effective solution and service delivery of all the DDD functions across the allocated portfolio of ministries in Software Delivery.  This includes strategic planning and ensuring the delivery of application changes, contract management and vendor management. Work performed will utilize Incident, Problem, Change, Project, Service and Capacity Management principles to achieve innovative solution resolving complex requirements.  

The role explicitly requires strong AI capability, and we are seeking developers who can build, integrate, and optimize AI-driven solutions as a core part of their Application Manager role.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead and enable high-performing software development teams to deliver secure, user-centric, AI-enabled digital services.
• Drive delivery excellence through effective planning, resource allocation, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Champion modern engineering, DevOps, cloud, security, and AI best practices to ensure quality and consistency.
• Provide people leadership through coaching, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing across teams and communities of practice.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with business, technology, and external stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Oversee contract, vendor, and procurement activities, ensuring compliance with Government of Alberta policies and standards.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• A results-driven approach focused on delivering value and improving outcomes for citizens.
• The ability to leverage emerging technologies and innovative ways of working to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of scalable, reusable, and interoperable solutions that support efficient service delivery across multiple channels.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology), supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with:

• Leading software development teams in agile, product-centric environments and delivering high-quality digital products and services.
• Managing and supporting the full contract management lifecycle, including vendor engagement, contract administration, and performance monitoring.
• Applying software development principles, modern delivery methodologies, and best practices to support successful project and product outcomes.
• Utilizing emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to improve service delivery and business processes.

Equivalencies:

• A related master’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience; or
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or

Assets:

• An AI & Machine Learning certification from a recognized cloud provider (AWS, Google, Microsoft, or IBM).
• Proven experience identifying opportunities for AI-enabled solutions and partnering with product, data science, and operational teams to deliver business value.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position   

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. 

Additional Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
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. 
 

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• Working for the Alberta Public Service
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• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.