Team Lead, Development & Integration

City of Calgary; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Calgary is seeking a Team Lead, Development & Integration to guide development consulting, data and performance management, governance, and investment readiness across the facility portfolio. You will establish systems, processes, and reporting to support capital planning and evidence-based decision-making.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with multiple Services and Finance units, and ensure investments align with corporate priorities and funding strategies.

Qualifications

• A degree in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Economics, Planning, Political Science, Finance, or a related field with at least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in infrastructure planning, capital program development, or public sector service delivery.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff will be considered an asset.
• Experience in facilitation, report writing, and developing presentations will be considered an asset.
• Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or FMVA will be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, innovation, and leadership skills to foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of consultants and analysts responsible for data management, development consulting, portfolio governance, and investment readiness.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret facility portfolio data to assess utilization, condition, costs, service alignment, and investment priorities.
• Develop, deliver and maintain portfolio performance frameworks, analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools for evidence-based decisions.
• Coordinate capital planning inputs, funding strategies, and capital funding stacks to support funding recommendations.
• Lead benefits realization, performance measurement, and governance activities, evaluating investment assumptions and risks.
• Facilitate cross-corporate collaboration to reconcile priorities and advance portfolio objectives.
• Translate complex financial and service information into actionable recommendations and business cases.
• Advance data governance and continuous improvement initiatives for planning and reporting quality.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Public Administration / related field

Job description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As Team Lead, Development & Integration you will lead development consulting, data and performance management, governance, and investment readiness across the facility portfolio. You will establish the systems, processes, and reporting needed to support capital planning, portfolio performance, benefit realization, and evidence-based investment decisions. Through collaboration with Services, Business Units, Finance, Capital Planning and Business Services, and corporate partners, you will help ensure investments are aligned with corporate priorities, funding strategies, and long-term service outcomes. Primary duties include:

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of consultants and analysts responsible for data management, development consulting, portfolio governance, and investment readiness.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret facility portfolio data to assess utilization, condition, costs, service alignment, and investment priorities.
• Develop, deliver and maintain portfolio performance frameworks, analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools that support evidence-based decision-making.
• Coordinate capital planning inputs, funding strategies, and capital funding stacks, assessing investment readiness and prioritization considerations to support informed funding recommendations and alignment with corporate financial policies.
• Lead benefits realization, performance measurement, and portfolio governance activities, exercising strategic judgment to assess and challenge investment assumptions, value propositions, risks, trade-offs, and anticipated outcomes in support of portfolio decision-making.
• Facilitate cross-corporate collaboration to reconcile competing priorities, navigate complex issues, align investment decisions, and advance portfolio objectives.
• Translate complex financial, operational, and service information into actionable recommendations, business cases, capital submissions, and portfolio recommendations, clearly articulating investment value, risks, trade-offs, and strategic implications for leadership and governance bodies.
• Advance data governance, knowledge management, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen portfolio and project planning processes, reporting quality, and organizational performance.

Qualifications

• A degree in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Economics, Planning, Political Science, Finance, or a related field and at least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in infrastructure planning, capital program development, or public sector service delivery.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff will be considered an asset.
• Experience in facilitation, report writing, and developing presentations will be considered an asset.
• Certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) Program Management Professional (PgMP), or Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) will be considered an asset.
• The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, innovation, and leadership skills, along with the ability to foster collaboration and organization among multiple parties.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.