Senior Technical Project Lead

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking a Senior Technical Project Lead in Edmonton to oversee complex IMT projects across government, guiding cross‑ ministry teams and external vendors to deliver on scope, budget and schedule.

Reporting to the Manager of Technical Services Coordination, you will mentor project teams, establish governance, manage risks, and align initiatives with the province's technology strategy.

Qualifications

• A university degree in a related field, plus four years of related experience is required.
• A related master’s degree or diploma may substitute for experience as specified.
• Experience across network, security, app development, databases, virtualization, and AI is preferred.
• A cover letter demonstrating relevant skills and competencies is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex IMT projects with cross‑government stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on project direction, resources, and risk management.
• Establish governance frameworks, methodologies, and controls for compliance.
• Monitor performance, budgets and outcomes; drive continual improvement.
• Mentor teams and coordinate multiple initiatives to meet strategic objectives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Two-year diploma

One-year certificate

Tools

ServiceNow

SharePoint

CMDB

Server UI

Windows

Linux

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Job Information
Job Title: Senior Technical Project Lead

Job Requisition ID: 88205
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 19, 2026
Classification: Systems Analyst 3
Salary: $3,847.03 - $5,095.52 bi-weekly ($100,407 - $132,993/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.

Technology and Innovation (T&I) is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification.

The Innovation, Privacy and Stewardship (IPS) Division is accountable for the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy; the protection of personal information and guidance around the ethical use of data; and the governance of Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Enterprise Corporation. The division also advances the strategies and policies related to the delivery of data, content management, technology, and privacy related programs and services.

Within the Innovation, Privacy and Stewardship Division, the Enterprise Strategic Operations (ESO) Branch provides enterprise IT reporting, project management, communications, training, and outreach in support of Technology and Innovation (TI) and Government of Alberta (GoA) departments delivering technology initiatives aligned with government priorities.

Project Services provides oversight and coordination for IMT initiatives to ensure projects are delivered according to specified scope, deliverables, budget and schedule. The Technical Project Coordination unit is primarily responsible for coordinating and managing technical projects related to Technology and Innovation.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services Coordination, the Senior Technical Project Lead oversees complex technical projects involving cross-government stakeholders with impacts to interdependent service lines. This position leads and supports project teams, staff and stakeholders to deliver project outcomes aligned with IMT strategic vision, priorities, and goals. Projects supported by Technical Services Coordination are primarily focused on work performed in support of Technology & Innovation.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IMT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budgets, timelines, and government priorities.
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership on project direction, resource allocation, implementation approaches, and risk management.
• Establishing and maintaining project governance frameworks, methodologies, and controls to support effective decision-making and compliance with organizational standards.
• Monitoring project performance, quality, budgets, and outcomes, while driving continuous improvement through reviews, audits, and lessons learned.
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders, executives, program areas, vendors, and cross-ministry partners to achieve project goals and service outcomes.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, developing strategies to address impacts on service delivery, resources, schedules, and organizational priorities.
• Working with T&I teams, external vendors, application owners and service owners to identify, mitigate and resolve technical issues and implement innovative solutions.
• Mentoring, coaching, and providing leadership to project teams, while coordinating multiple initiatives to support operational excellence and strategic objectives.

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.

• Creative Problem Solving:Strong collaborative problem-solving bringing the right people together to identify issues, develop options, and implement practical solutions.
• Drive for Results:Knowledge of government policy development processes and budgeting, including knowledge around legislation development and understanding of impacts of multilateral consultation processes.
• Build Collaborative Environments:Ability to gain respect, trust, credibility and confidence with broad internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks: Lead, chair, facilitate, organize and/or participate on multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams with professional, private sector and public sector partners.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Science, Computer Engineering), supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• Experience in a broad range of technical functions such as network and server infrastructure management/security, application development/upgrades/maintenance, database management/migration, containerization, collaboration and content management, virtualization, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, etc.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.
• A related master’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience; or
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

The following experiences will be considered assets:

• Knowledge of network and cybersecurity management, including vulnerability identification and mitigation, and strategies to protect highly sensitive information, applications, and access.
• Implementation of large-scale technical solutions, patches, and fixes, including testing coordination, change management, and communications.
• Management of infrastructure and server implementations, migrations, upgrades, database migrations, and large-scale software enhancements.
• Knowledge of common operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, and Linux.
• Collaboration with external vendors to identify and resolve technical issues and implement solutions.
• Training, mentoring, and coaching of technical resources and contractors.
• Working knowledge of technical support tools and systems, including network monitoring tools, Server UI, CMDB, ServiceNow, and SharePoint.

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position

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

Location: Edmonton

Final candidates may 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.

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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