Strategic Leader, SaaS Applications & IT Projects

Travel Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial tourism organization in Alberta is looking for a Manager of Business Applications to oversee SaaS solutions and lead IT projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in enterprise application management, strong leadership skills, and a knack for vendor management. This hands-on role requires a candidate with a solution-oriented approach to enhance processes and efficiency, contributing to the organization’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise application management or IT operations.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams and external partners.
• Proven experience in business analysis and translating business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and optimization of Travel Alberta’s SaaS-based business application ecosystem.
• Provide oversight of business application projects from initiation to completion.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers.
• Mentor and coach team members to build a high-performing team.

Skills

Application management

Project management

Vendor management

Problem solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

SaaS applications

IT governance frameworks

Project management methodologies (PMP or Agile)

Job description

A provincial tourism organization in Alberta is looking for a Manager of Business Applications to oversee SaaS solutions and lead IT projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in enterprise application management, strong leadership skills, and a knack for vendor management. This hands-on role requires a candidate with a solution-oriented approach to enhance processes and efficiency, contributing to the organization’s strategic goals.