Manager, Strategic Engagement

Government of Alberta; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Strategic Engagement to lead intergovernmental and international relations. This role is pivotal in shaping strategic initiatives that align with government priorities in technology and innovation. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, providing expert strategic advice and ensuring effective engagement. The ideal candidate will excel in leadership, strategic thinking, and communication, thriving in a fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Alberta’s technology and innovation ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Proven strategic thinking and leadership skills to drive engagement.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intergovernmental engagements to advance departmental priorities.
• Develop and implement strategic engagement plans for high-level missions.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Problem-Solving

Negotiation

Job description

Are you a strategic leader passionate about driving intergovernmental and international relations to foster innovation and alignment? Do you excel in stakeholder engagement and thrive in fast-paced environments? If so, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape government strategic engagement on national and global stages.

As Manager of Strategic Engagement, you will provide expert strategic advice, leading intergovernmental and international relations while ensuring executive and ministerial engagements align with government technology and innovation priorities. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Services, you will collaborate with internal and external partners to shape and coordinate high-level engagement initiatives and missions that drive the department’s strategic direction to grow Alberta’s technology and innovation ecosystem.

Your key responsibilities include :

• Coordinating federal, provincial, and territorial engagements to advance the department's priorities and ensure strategic alignment.
• Providing expert recommendations on international engagement strategies.
• Developing and implementing a strategic engagement plan for Ministerial and Executive (Deputy Minister) missions.
• Advising on high-level international and intergovernmental engagements to ensure policy and protocol alignment.
• Leading mission planning services, including approvals, briefings, and logistics.
• Supervising and mentoring staff to create a high-performance, engaged workplace.
• Managing budgets, human resources, and workload distribution.
• Negotiating and building consensus with program areas to ensure alignment on the department’s strategic engagement activities.
• Establishing processes to prioritize initiatives, track progress, and mitigate challenges.

What you’ll bring to the role :

• Strategic thinking with the ability to synthesize complex information and drive informed decision-making.
• Strong leadership and management skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent relationship-building capabilities to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills to present complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proven problem-solving skills to anticipate and address emerging issues.
• Strong negotiation and facilitation abilities to build consensus and resolve conflicts.

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