Director, Modernization Delivery

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta seeks a Director, Modernization Delivery in Edmonton to lead the rapid design and delivery of digital products and services for Alberta’s public sector. You will guide strategic initiatives, work with senior leaders, and drive data-informed decisions to advance modernization across ministries.

The role requires a university degree with seven years of progressively responsible experience and strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A university degree in a related field, plus seven years of progressively responsible experience.
• Extensive management experience in large or complex organizations.
• Cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of complex, high-priority digital products and services that support ministry objectives and improve outcomes for Albertans.
• Providing strategic leadership and oversight to multidisciplinary product teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Partnering with ministry executives, product owners, and stakeholders to align planning, priorities, and delivery with business and user needs.
• Driving user-centred and data-informed decision-making through research, analytics, and stakeholder engagement.
• Championing cutting-edge delivery practices, generative AI, and emerging technologies to accelerate modernization.
• Establishing delivery frameworks, governance, and performance measures to ensure quality and accountability.
• Building organizational capability by coaching and developing high-performing teams and advancing digital literacy.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Communication

Analytics

Education

University degree in a related field

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Director, Modernization Delivery

Job Requisition ID: 88578

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 27th, 2026

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

Salary: $5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135 - $170,332/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. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service 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: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation .

The Digital Design and Delivery (DDD) division is the Government of Alberta's (GoA) centre for modern digital delivery, focused on accelerating the design of simpler, faster, and better digital services. It partners with ministries to design better services, build capability and confidence in modern digital practices, and assure service quality and value through standards and controls.

The Forward Delivery & Modernization Branch plays a fundamental role in the transformation of the way government designs, develops, and delivers services for and with Albertans. This Branch leads the design and rapid development of products and services that support delivery of ministry programs and mandates within a new delivery discipline that leverages modern platforms and technologies.

Role Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of complex, high-priority digital products and services that support ministry objectives and improve outcomes for Albertans.
• Providing strategic leadership and oversight to multidisciplinary product teams throughout the product lifecycle, from design and development to continuous improvement.
• Partnering with ministry executives, product owners, and stakeholders to align product planning, priorities, and delivery outcomes with business and user needs.
• Driving user-centred and data-informed decision-making through research, analytics, and stakeholder engagement to improve product performance and service delivery.
• Championing cutting-edge delivery practices, generative AI, and emerging technologies to accelerate modernization and deliver measurable business value.
• Establishing delivery frameworks, governance processes, and performance measures to ensure product quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Building organizational capability by coaching and developing high-performing teams while advancing digital literacy, innovation and change adoption across government.

Success Criteria

• Knowledge of political/public service environment.
• Decision making processes, standards, systems, and protocols.
• Exceptional interpersonal (e.g. negotiation and influence), communications and relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Arts, Sciences), supplemented by seven (7) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• Extensive progressively responsible management experience in large or complex organizations, providing strategic support to government priorities and senior leadership.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates With Experience In

• Digital transformation and innovation leadership.
• Service design, service transformation, and human-centred design methodologies.
• Strategic issue management, risk assessment, and executive-level decision support.
• Stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and influence across complex environments.
• Leading cross-functional teams in the rapid delivery of digital products and services.
• Applying generative AI, agentic tools, and emerging technologies to business and service delivery challenges.
• Process automation, workflow modernization, and technology-enabled service improvement.

Equivalencies

• A related master’s degree and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of nine (9) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience; or
• A minimum of eleven (11) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Assets

• Experience with strategic and operational planning, reporting, evaluation, and performance measurement.
• Experience with financial management, budget cycles, resource planning, and operational planning methodologies.
• Knowledge of emerging issues, trends, and priorities affecting government, stakeholders, and business operations.
• Knowledge of cutting-edge trends in AI and agentic product development

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Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position (3x Positions)

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

Location: Edmonton

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.

Use for open competitions only - Links and information on what we have to offer

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at [e-mail] .

Protection of Privacy Act Collection Notice

The personal information collected through this recruitment is for determining your qualifications for employment in the Alberta Public Service and to manage the Alberta Government talent acquisition program. The personal information will be inputted into an automated system to support the assessment of your suitability for this position. This collection is authorized by section 4(a) and (c) of the Protection of Privacy Act and sections 15 and 18(2) of the Public Service Act. For questions about the collection of personal information, please contact Talent Acquisition, Public Service Commission at [e-mail] .