Manager, Energy

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Manager of Energy within the Digital Design and Delivery division to lead AI-enabled software delivery across ministry portfolios. The role focuses on strategic planning, contract and vendor management, and delivering innovative digital services in a multi-ministry environment.

The successful candidate will manage teams, drive performance, and champion modern engineering practices including DevOps and cloud-based solutions.

Qualifications

• University degree in CS or IT with four years of related experience.
• Cover letter demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.
• Experience leading software development teams in agile environments and delivering digital products.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing software development teams to deliver secure, AI-enabled digital services.
• Drive delivery through planning, resources, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Champion modern engineering, DevOps, cloud, security, and AI best practices for quality delivery.
• Provide people leadership through coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams and communities of practice.
• Build strong partnerships with business, technology, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee contract, vendor, and procurement activities in line with GoA policies.

Skills

Leadership

AI capability

Contract management

Vendor management

Agile methodologies

Cloud/DevOps

Education

University degree in Computer Science or IT

Master’s degree (preferred)

Two-year diploma (related field)

Tools

CloudOps

DevOps

AI tooling

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Job Information
Job Title:Manager, Energy
Job Requisition ID:87227
Ministry:Technology and Innovation
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date: September 9, 2026
Classification: Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/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 centre of digital delivery. It partners with ministries to design simpler, faster, and better services; build capability and confidence in modern digital practices; and assure service quality and value through standards and controls. Multidisciplinary product teams are assigned priority GoA projects and employ an agile, product-oriented approach in providing solutions for ministry partners.
Within DDD, the Software Delivery Branch provides architectural leadership, CloudOps, DevOps practices, quality engineering, and software delivery excellence across product and platform teams. The Application Manager is critical to ensuring and integrating effective solution and service delivery of all the Digital Design and Delivery (DDD) functions across the allocated portfolio of ministries in Software Delivery.

Role Responsibilities

The Software Delivery Branch is looking for a Manager of Energy. Reporting to the Associate Director, this position is critical to ensuring and integrating effective solution and service delivery of all the DDD functions across the allocated portfolio of ministries in Software Delivery. This includes strategic planning and ensuring the delivery of application changes, contract management and vendor management. Work performed will utilize Incident, Problem, Change, Project, Service and Capacity Management principles to achieve innovative solution resolving complex requirements.
The role explicitly requires strong AI capability, and we are seeking developers who can build, integrate, and optimize AI-driven solutions as a core part of their Application Manager role.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead and enable high-performing software development teams to deliver secure, user-centric, AI-enabled digital services.
• Drive delivery excellence through effective planning, resource allocation, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Champion modern engineering, DevOps, cloud, security, and AI best practices to ensure quality and consistency.
• Provide people leadership through coaching, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing across teams and communities of practice.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with business, technology, and external stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Oversee contract, vendor, and procurement activities, ensuring compliance with Government of Alberta policies and standards.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• A results-driven approach focused on delivering value and improving outcomes for citizens.
• The ability to leverage emerging technologies and innovative ways of working to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of scalable, reusable, and interoperable solutions that support efficient service delivery across multiple channels.

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), supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with:

• Leading software development teams in agile, product-centric environments and delivering high-quality digital products and services.
• Managing and supporting the full contract management lifecycle, including vendor engagement, contract administration, and performance monitoring.
• Applying software development principles, modern delivery methodologies, and best practices to support successful project and product outcomes.
• Utilizing emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to improve service delivery and business processes.
• A related master’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience; or
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or

Assets:

• An AI & Machine Learning certification from a recognized cloud provider (AWS, Google, Microsoft, or IBM).
• Proven experience identifying opportunities for AI-enabled solutions and partnering with product, data science, and operational teams to deliver business value.

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position
Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly - Monday to Friday
Location: Edmonton or Calgary

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.

Additional Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 [e-mail] .

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 Connie Piosca at [e-mail] .