Director, Strategic Projects and Digital ModernizationJob InformationJob Title: Director, Strategic Projects and Digital ModernizationJob Requisition ID: 84385Ministry: Mental Health and AddictionLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full-timeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: June 15, 2026Classification: Senior Manager, Zone 2 (M42Z2)Salary: $5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi‑weekly ($134,135 - $170,332/year)Role ResponsibilitiesLead transformation that matters; driving enterprise‑wideprojects and digital innovation that shape how services are delivered to Albertans. Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategic and Corporate Services, the Director, Strategic Projects and Digital Modernization provides senior leadership for the ministry’s enterprise project delivery and digital modernization agenda.Key Responsibilities:Lead enterprise project delivery through oversight of the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring consistent and scalable practices.Provide leadership for digital operations and modernization, delivering user‑centered services across the full lifecycle.Align and integrate strategic projects and digital initiatives to support coordinated execution and measurable outcomes.Provide strategic advice to executive leadership on project investments, digital risks, and modernization opportunities.Lead cross‑functional teams and engage stakeholders across ministries, central agencies, and partner organizations.Build organizational capacity and lead people,



culture and change to advance up-to-date delivery.QualificationsA university degree in Business Administration or related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience related to the role; or equivalent as described below.Related Experience:Experience leading complex, cross‑functional projects or programs at an enterprise or organizational level, involving multiple stakeholders or partner organizations.Experience overseeing or applying project management practices (e.G., PMO, governance, methodologies such as Agile, hybrid or waterfall) to ensure consistent project delivery.Experience supporting the planning, design and delivery of digital initiatives or services across the lifecycle (e.G., concept, implementation, continuous improvement).Experience providing strategic advice or recommendations to senior leadership on complex initiatives, risks or priorities, and supporting decision‑making.Assets:Experience building, enhancing or maturing project delivery or digital capabilities (e.G., establishing governance frameworks, improving processes or advancing modernization initiatives).Experience working in collaboration with central agencies, IT/digital partners or in environments requiring alignment with enterprise architecture, privacy or security standards.Experience leading organizational change and fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement or modern delivery approaches.Location:Commerce Place Building, 10155‑102 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 4G8BenefitsPositive workplace culture and work‑life balance.Leadership and mentorship programs.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Strategic Projects And Digital Modernization - C$134,135 - C$170,332 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Winnipeg