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Job Title: Technical Program Lead
Job Requisition ID: 88452
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 20, 2026
Classification: Systems Analyst 3
Salary: $3,847.03 to $5,095.52 bi-weekly ($100,407 - $132,993/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit: Technology and Innovation .

The Innovation, Privacy and Stewardship (IPS) Division is accountable for the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy; the protection of personal information and guidance around the ethical use of data; and the governance of Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Enterprise Corporation. The division also advances the strategies and policies related to the delivery of data, content management, technology, and privacy related programs and services. To learn more about us, please visit: Technology and Innovation .

Within the Innovation, Privacy and Stewardship Division, the Enterprise Strategic Operations (ESO) Branch provides enterprise IT reporting, project management, communications, training, and outreach in support of Technology and Innovation (TI) and Government of Alberta (GoA) departments delivering technology initiatives aligned with government priorities.





Project Services provides oversight and coordination for IMT initiatives to ensure projects are delivered according to specified scope, deliverables, budget and schedule.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Operational Enablement Services, the Technical Program Lead oversees complex multi-year corporate projects involving cross-government stakeholders with impacts to interdependent service lines. This position leads programs, project teams, staff and stakeholders to deliver project outcomes aligned with IMT strategic vision, priorities, and goals.

The responsibilities of this role include:

- Leading complex, enterprise-wide technology programs and projects to deliver strategic outcomes within scope, budget, and schedule.
- Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership on project planning, governance, resourcing, risk management, and implementation strategies.
- Managing the full project lifecycle, including charter development, requirements gathering, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, communications, and project delivery.
- Establishing and maintaining project governance frameworks, methodologies, and controls aligned with IMT priorities, Agile practices, and PMBOK standards.
- Building team-oriented partnerships across ministries, business areas, technical teams,



and vendor organizations to achieve integrated project outcomes.
- Monitoring project performance, quality, budgets, and compliance requirements while driving continuous improvement and accountability.
- Identifying and mitigating project risks, mentoring team members, and providing leadership to support successful program and service delivery.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to Project Managers and Project Coordinators to support consistent delivery practices and governance compliance.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

- Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management skills, with the ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence outcomes.
- Sound judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to support effective decision-making and risk management.
- Expertise in managing personnel, resources, budgets, priorities, and timelines within complex project environments.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, complemented by political and business acumen.

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, Business, Arts, Sciences), supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
- Experience leading enterprise or cross-organizational initia

📌 Technical Program Lead (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton