Solutions Manager – Data Centre Services

SaskTel; Saskatoon, Regina; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Solutions Manager for Data Centre Services, where your leadership will drive innovative solutions in telecommunications. You'll oversee a high-performing team, ensuring that our services exceed client expectations while managing complex projects and optimizing integrated solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of ICT in Saskatchewan, supported by a culture that values diversity and innovation. With competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Plans

Dental Plans

Pension Plans

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Time Off

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Certificate with relevant experience.
• Experience in developing customer proposals and managing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of technical solutions.
• Accountable for employee lifecycle management and project delivery.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Contract Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Technical Certificate

Job description

CIPS Certified Members Preferred

Location:Regina or Saskatoon, SK
Number of Positions:1
Salary:$84,421 – $112,560 (based on education and experience)
Type of Position:Permanent Full Time
Closing Date:05/15/2025

Are you a visionary leader passionate about technical excellence and innovative problem-solving? As the Solutions Manager for Data Centre Services at SaskTel, you’ll lead the planning, design, and implementation of cutting-edge solutions. Your expertise will guide senior management and ensure our services exceed client expectations.You’ll build and nurture a high-performing team, from hiring to mentoring. Your love for teamwork and emerging technologies will position you as a leader within SaskTel. By optimizing solutions and networks, you’ll drive long-term success. Join us to shape the future of telecommunications and foster a culture of innovation!

NOTE: This position is considered a technical career path position within SaskTel’s Technical Career Path Program. The program provides a parallel career path for technical management employees that promotes and supports the development of the high performance work environment critical to SaskTel’s success. SaskTel’s Technical Career Path Program offers an opportunity to progress to higher salary bands.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Accountable for providing technical leadership and consulting services for all aspects of the planning, design, architecture, implementation, support, evolution, performance, operational tools, and capacity related to assigned technical environments. Provides consultative expertise to senior management, providing information and recommendations, as required.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Accountable for all aspects of the employee lifecycle including hiring, performance management, coaching and mentoring employees.
2. Accountable for the planning, architecture, high level design, implementation, support and evolution of SaskTel ICT products and services
3. Develops and maintains expertise on emerging technologies and provides leadership within SaskTel and customer organizations on the impacts of and regarding management of transition to these technologies.
4. Acquires and applies knowledge of trends and of the competitive environments in the telecommunications and customer industries to position SaskTel within customer business plans.
5. Accountable for the optimization of Customer integrated solutions and networks with respect to customer defined requirements and long term profitability of SaskTel.
6. Provides a technical leadership role and builds a foundation of support within SaskTel and its alliance partners and leverages the associated relationships in the best interest of SaskTel and SaskTel customers.
7. Provides consulting, coaching and/or mentoring to direct reports and others in regard to customer technical requirements, plans and solutions with respect to the associated technologies.
8. Performs business/system analysis and consulting regarding complex solutions to help customers improve their business processes and/or adapt to change.
9. Develops business cases and manages internal projects and/or assists clients in developing business cases through the appropriate life cycle of ICT products and services.
10. Develops and documents requirements, designs, specifications, project schedules, cost estimates, test plans and performance requirements.
11. Maintains knowledge of current and emerging methodologies, standards, guidelines and tools associated with fulfillment of the above accountabilities and recommends/influences use of these within SaskTel.
12. Assist in the management of projects to ensure they are delivered on-time, on-scope, and within budget, to help maximize profitability for SaskTel.
13. Accountable for financial management of projects

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree OR Technical Certificate and 3 years relevant experience OR 6 years equivalent experience in a related field
2. Current standing of advanced vendor certification(s) as specified in the posting.
3. Experience in developing customer proposals and contracts
4. Experience at developing and/or maintaining business relationships with solution partners. Demonstrated expertise in managing contracts, negotiating license agreements and service level agreements.
5. Extensive experience with negotiating contracts with vendors, partners and consultants
6. Extensive experience in the application of information technology principles, methodologies and techniques.
7. Demonstrated analytical, business and technical leadership in delivering ICT Products and Services.
8. Maintains expertise on emerging technologies, industry trends, information technology, and their cross impacts to SaskTel and the customer.
9. Management skills to plan, coordinate and control the resources needed to effectively support major projects
10. Experience with financial management and possesses budgeting skills
11. Strong team leader and member, able to select and develop staff and able to influence the performance of others.
12. Demonstrated experience in managing teams to deliver projects with an understanding of project management.
13. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to influence and deal effectively with others.

This is an on-site position located at the location(s) above. The successful candidate must be located within the province of Saskatchewan. Out of province/country candidates must be willing to relocate. Flexible work opportunities, in province, may be available.

At SaskTel, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and creativity, while advancing our efforts as Saskatchewan’s leading Information and Communications Technology provider.

As one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, we offer rewarding work, competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, pension plans, flexible work arrangements, paid time off, training & more! For more information on our benefits please click here:SaskTel’s Benefits.

We value diversity as a key aspect of our culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you need any accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail].