Manager, Technology Infrastructure Modernization

Edmonton International Airport (YEG); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonton Airports is seeking a Manager, Technology Infrastructure Modernization to lead a multiyear modernization program across networks, data centers, cloud and related platforms. You will translate business needs into secure, scalable infrastructure solutions and manage a diverse portfolio from discovery through to benefits realization.

The role focuses on project and solution delivery rather than day-to-day operations, with accountability for strategic outcomes, risk management and

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a multi-year technology infrastructure modernization roadmap aligned with organizational priorities.
• Lead a portfolio of concurrent infrastructure projects from concept and design through procurement, implementation, and closeout.
• Prioritize investments based on risk, value, dependencies, capacity and readiness; provide clear recommendations to leadership.
• Establish measurable scope, outcomes, milestones, and delivery plans for each initiative.
• Monitor portfolio health, resolve cross-project dependencies and elevate decisions to protect schedule and budget.
• Lead the definition and delivery of modern infrastructure across enterprise networking, data centre and cloud platforms, telecommunications and related technologies.
• Ensure modernization solutions are secure, resilient, interoperable and fit for a mission-critical airport environment.
• Coordinate technical discovery, options analysis, proof-of-concept, detailed design, testing and acceptance.
• Drive standardization, automation and simplification to reduce technical debt and improve long-term scalability and maintainability.

Job description

Career Opportunity

A gateway for transportation, connection, and innovation, Edmonton Airports (YEG) is a self-funded, not-for-profit corporation driving economic prosperity for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and beyond. YEG is Canada’s fifth-busiest airport by passenger traffic and the largest major Canadian airport by land area, generating an economic output of over $5.4 billion and supporting over 22,500 jobs. From initiatives like Airport City Sustainability Campus to being the first in Canada to begin regularly scheduled drone delivery and working towards being net-zero by 2050, YEG is a global leader in the aviation industry. YEG approaches equity, diversity, and inclusion by creating ‘an airport for everyone.

Edmonton Airports employs 250-300 employees, offering challenging, rewarding opportunities that allows team members to thrive in what they do. The work culture is known for being open, collaborative, and inclusive. Recognizing that great work gets accomplished when people enjoy what they’re doing, successes and milestones are always celebrated. As strong believers in the power of setting professional goals and continuously encouraging team members to do so on a regular basis, YEG appreciates feedback on how it can support and enhance partnerships that exist on the corporate team. YEG values opportunities to create diversity within teams, including backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ways of working together. Seeking positive, enthusiastic people who are not afraid to take on challenges, YEG aims to create a community of unique individuals to allow for expanded ideas, perspectives, and better business decisions. A core value of YEG is “investing in our talent” and it considers professional development, specialty training, and career growth among its top priorities to expand team member skillset and continue evolving as new technology and ideas evolve.

In addition to propelling a positive work culture internally, the airport land is home to over 250 businesses looking to expand tourism, entertainment, cargo logistics, manufacturing, sustainability, innovative technology development, and commercialization. The Airport City Sustainability Campus and the Alberta Aerospace and Technology Centre provide opportunities for businesses to push the boundaries in fields like AI, drones, reforestation, and energy sources such as hydrogen. Edmonton Airports also owns and operates Villeneuve Airport (ZVL), the premier general aviation airport and flight training facility in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

With around 50 non-stop destinations and 12 airline partners, YEG is continuing to offer more flights to more places, while ensuring a safe, sustainable, and welcoming environment for all.

Plaque tournante pour le transport, les liaisons et l’innovation, Edmonton Airports (EA) est une société autofinancée sans but lucratif qui favorise la prospérité économique de la région métropolitaine d’Edmonton et d’ailleurs. YEG est le cinquième aéroport du Canada en ce qui concerne le trafic de passagères et de passagers et le plus grand aéroport canadien en matière de superficie. Il génère une production économique de plus de 5,4 milliards de dollars et appuie plus de 22 500 emplois. Qu’il s’agisse d’initiatives comme le Campus de durabilité de la Cité de l’aéroport, d’être le premier aéroport au Canada commencer des activités régulières de livraison par drone et de s’efforcer à atteindre la carboneutralité d’ici 2050, YEG est un chef de file mondial dans l’industrie de l’aviation.

YEG aborde l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion en créant « un aéroport pour tout le monde ».

Edmonton Airports emploie de 250 à 300 membres du personnel et offre des possibilités stimulantes et enrichissantes qui permettent aux membres de l’équipe de s’épanouir dans ce qu’elles et ils font. La culture de travail est reconnue pour être ouverte, collaborative et inclusive. Tout en reconnaissant que l’on accomplit un excellent travail quand les gens aiment ce qu’ils font, on s’efforce de toujours y célébrer tous les succès et toutes les étapes importantes. Comme ardent partisan du pouvoir de la fixation d’objectifs professionnels et en encourageant sans cesse les membres de l’équipe à le faire régulièrement, YEG valorise les commentaires sur la façon dont il peut appuyer et améliorer les partenariats qui existent au sein de l’équipe de l’entreprise. YEG valorise les occasions de créer de la diversité au sein de ses équipes, notamment en termes d’origines, d’expériences, de perspectives et de façons de travailler ensemble. À la recherche de personnes positives et enthousiastes qui n’ont pas peur de relever des défis, YEG vise à créer une communauté de gens uniques pour permettre l’expansion des idées et des perspectives ainsi que la prise de meilleures décisions commerciales. Une des valeurs fondamentales de YEG est d’« investir dans nos talents » et l’organisme considère le développement professionnel, la formation spécialisée et l’évolution de la carrière comme des priorités absolues afin d’élargir l’éventail des compétences des membres de son équipe et de continuer à évoluer au gré des nouvelles technologies et idées.

En plus de favoriser une culture de travail positive à l’interne, le terrain de l’aéroport héberge plus de 250 entreprises qui cherchent à développer le tourisme, le divertissement, la logistique du fret, la fabrication, la durabilité, le développement de technologies innovantes et la commercialisation. Le Campus de durabilité de la Cité de l’aéroport et l’Alberta Aerospace and Technology Centre offrent aux entreprises la possibilité de repousser les limites dans des domaines tels que l’IA, les drones, la reforestation et les sources d’énergie comme l’hydrogène. Edmonton Airports est également propriétaire de l’aéroport Villeneuve (ZVL), le principal aéroport d’aviation générale et centre de formation au pilotage de la région métropolitaine d’Edmonton.

Avec environ 50 destinations sans escale et 12 compagnies aériennes partenaires, YEG continue à offrir plus de liaisons vers plus d’endroits, tout en garantissant un environnement sûr, durable et accueillant pour tout le monde.

Career Opportunity

Manager, Technology Infrastructure Modernization

1 Full-time, Permanent Position

Is This Role for You?

The Manager, Technology Infrastructure Modernization leads the planning and delivery of technology infrastructure modernization initiatives across the organization. The role translates business and operational needs into secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure solutions spanning networks, data centers, communication rooms, cloud and computing platforms, telecommunications, and supporting operational technology environments.

This is primarily a project and solution-delivery leadership role. The manager is accountable for the modernization portfolio from discovery and solution definition through procurement, implementation, transition and benefits realization. Day-to-day infrastructure operations, incident response and Tier 2 or Tier 3 support are not the primary focus; operational involvement is limited to enabling safe implementation, resolving project-related escalations and ensuring solutions are transitioned effectively to the teams responsible for ongoing support.

Day in The Life

Modernization Strategy & Portfolio Delivery

• Build and maintain a multi-year technology infrastructure modernization roadmap aligned with organizational priorities, asset lifecycle needs, cybersecurity requirements and business outcomes.
• Lead a portfolio of concurrent infrastructure projects from concept and business case through design, procurement, implementation, commissioning and closeout.
• Prioritize investments based on risk, value, dependencies, capacity and readiness, and provide clear recommendations to leadership.
• Establish measurable scope, outcomes, milestones, resource plans and delivery accountabilities for each initiative.
• Monitor portfolio health, resolve cross-project dependencies and elevate decisions early to protect schedule, cost, quality and benefits.

Solution Architecture & Technical Delivery

• Lead the definition and delivery of modern infrastructure solutions across enterprise networking, wireless, data centre and communication-room environments, cloud and compute platforms, telecommunications, and related technology infrastructure.
• Ensure solution designs are secure, resilient, supportable, interoperable and fit for a mission‑critical airport environment.
• Coordinate technical discovery, options analysis, proof‑of‑concept work, detailed design, implementation planning, testing, commissioning and acceptance.
• Ensure modernization solutions meet architecture, cybersecurity, IT General Controls (ITGC), NIST‑aligned requirements, regulatory obligations and organizational standards.
• Drive standardization, automation and simplification to reduce technical debt and improve long‑term scalability and maintainability.