Manager, Modernization Strategy

Role Responsibilities

Are you an energetic leader with a passion for collaboratively developing digital strategies and evolving and deploying technology services and products? 

Do you enjoy identifying challenges and leading the charge to solutions?

Can you see yourself as part of a dedicated and high performing team geared towards leveraging modern technology and platforms to deliver improved user experiences, simplify processes and enhance outcomes for Albertans interacting with the Justice system? If so, the Manager, Modernization Strategy role in the new formed Modernization, IMT and Research branch within the Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives Division may just be right for you!

Reporting to the Director, Modernization & IMT, the Manager, Modernization Strategy is responsible for providing leadership and direction to a team of service transformation professionals to ensure system planning and governance of modernization initiatives as well as coordination of transformation initiatives with other divisions and teams across the ministry and the government. 
This position requires familiarity with digital approaches in government services, strong business relationship management and technical skills. 

Key responsibilities for this position:
 

• Leading the IMT strategic planning and prioritization and facilitating effective management of the digital roadmap in support of ministry modernization objectives.
• Aligning ministry IMT initiatives with broader government goals of digitization, Red Tape Reduction, IMT policy frameworks, and ministry business plans and mandates.
• Coordinating with technology and subject matter experts and championing the use of new and innovative digital solutions to deliver on transformation of a range of legacy systems and architectures.
• Working with stakeholder groups to align priorities, funding, resourcing by maintaining and building open communication channels and providing ongoing updates on progress, risks and costs impacting priority projects.
   

If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we encourage you to apply!

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 

The following competencies will support your success in this role:
 

• Systems Thinking
• Develop Networks
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Drive For Results
• Develop Self and Others

Qualifications

Requirements: 
 

• A related university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration etc..
• Minimum 4 years related experience (or equivalent as described below).
   

Equivalencies will be considered based on one-year experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Assets: 
 

• Experience working with information technology systems and architecture within a large organization.
• Experience maintaining and building IMT programs and mandates, procurement and contract management, financial operations, business plans and policies.
• Experience translating information technology concepts into strategies and plans. 
• Experience working with information and data architectures.
• Awareness of the functioning of courts and other government systems, architecture, and legislative/regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading or managing teams.
   

Please outline how your qualifications relates to the role in your cover letter.  Providing a cover letter is strongly encouraged as your written skills will be evaluated through your cover letter.

Notes

• 1 Full time permanent position located in Edmonton.
• Travel will be required.
• Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
• Successful candidates 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. 
 

What we offer:
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits 
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-human-resource-directives
• 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 agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca