Role Responsibilities Lead the Cloud.

Enable What’s Next.

As Director, Cloud Platform, you will provide strategic leadership for the Government of Alberta’s cloud and digital platform services, enabling secure, scalable, reliable, and modern technology solutions across government.

You will set the vision, priorities, and outcomes for a portfolio spanning cloud platforms, identity and authentication, messaging, web hosting, and related foundational services.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Technology Operations, you will lead a diverse team and work closely with senior leaders across IMT, business partners, and technology vendors to align services with government priorities, client needs, security and risk requirements, and fiscal and contractual obligations.

You will foster a collaborative, agile, and innovative culture while ensuring service availability, continuity, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities: Some of the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Service/Platform Ownership Lead the strategy, delivery, and lifecycle management of key technology services and platforms.

Manage resources, budgets, contracts, vendors, and service agreements.

Engage senior business leaders to align services with ministry priorities and client needs.

Ensure services meet applicable security, privacy, legal, information management, and architectural standards.

Oversee service performance, escalations, change management, and continuous improvement.

Leadership, Planning and Implementation Lead workforce, financial, and operational planning to deliver effective technology services.

Align priorities and resources across teams and stakeholders.

Direct implementation of new solutions, projects, and services.

Monitor performance,



address issues, and report on progress and outcomes.

Service Level Management Ensure services meet client and stakeholder needs and agreed service levels.

Monitor service performance and drive improvements in service delivery.

Contribute to GoA-wide service standards and practices.

Architecture and Standards Provide direction on technology, architecture, standards, and processes across the portfolio.

Ensure solutions align with GoA standards, approved environments, and business requirements.

Advance modernization, innovation, and integration of technology services.

Risk Management Identify, assess, and mitigate risks affecting services and initiatives.

Provide leadership on risks related to cost, schedule, quality, security, and technical performance.

Collaborate with Cybersecurity and other partners to address technology and security risks.

Unit Leadership and Operations Develop and execute operational plans aligned with ministry and GoA priorities.

Lead staffing, performance, workforce planning, and employee development.

Oversee financial management, procurement, contracts, vendors, and service agreements.

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, agile, and innovative workplace culture.

Oversee executive briefings, correspondence, and other decision-support materials.

Branch and Division Leadership Provide strategic advice and recommendations to executive leaders.





Report on branch plans, performance, and outcomes to support division and ministry priorities.

Collaborate across branches, divisions, and departments to advance shared priorities and service delivery.

Drive collaboration, innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Serve as Acting Executive Director, as required. AI Stewardship This role is designed with an AI-first mindset, requiring the successful candidate to leverage AI-powered tools and capabilities to strengthen stakeholder engagement through automated insights, personalized communications, and enhanced collaboration; create tailored, high-impact materials that align with stakeholder needs using AI-assisted content generation and feedback analysis; and develop, monitor, and refine key performance indicators.

To be successful in this position you will demonstrate: Exceptional communication, consultation, and engagement skills, with the ability to adapt approaches for diverse audiences.

Strong political acumen and sensitivity, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations effectively.

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex and competing issues and develop practical recommendations.

Expertise in building productive relationships across the ministry, Government of Alberta, partner organizations, and key stakeholders.

Experience in leading and managing a variety of projects and processes and delivering high quality results within established timelines.

Embraces technology and data by using AI-powered tools and performance metrics to inform strategy, measure success, and optimize delivery.

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📌 Director, Cloud Platform Services (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton