Technical Program Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Government of Alberta, Edmonton, is seeking a Technical Program Lead to oversee multi-year, enterprise-wide IT programs across ministries. You will manage programs, project teams, and stakeholders to deliver outcomes aligned with IMT priorities, within scope, budget and schedule.

The role demands strong leadership, governance, risk management, and the ability to provide strategic advice to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• University degree with related experience and demonstrated program leadership.
• Experience leading enterprise or cross-organizational initiatives.
• Knowledge of project management governance, risk, and budget practices.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex, enterprise-wide technology programs and projects to deliver strategic outcomes within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership on project planning, governance, resourcing, risk management, and implementation strategies.
• Managing the full project lifecycle, including charter development, requirements gathering, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, communications, and project delivery.
• Establishing governance frameworks, methodologies, and controls aligned with priorities and PMBOK standards.
• Building partnerships across ministries and vendor organizations to achieve integrated outcomes.
• Monitoring performance, budgets, and compliance while driving continuous improvement and accountability.
• Identifying risks, mentoring team members, and providing leadership to support delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Risk management

Budget management

Communication

Education

University degree in a related field

Related master’s degree

Related two-year diploma

Related one-year certificate

Job description

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Job Information
Job Title: Technical Program Lead
Job Requisition ID: 88452
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 20, 2026
Classification: Systems Analyst 3
Salary: $3,847.03 to $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 is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit: Technology and Innovation .

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. To learn more about us, please visit: Technology and Innovation .

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.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Operational Enablement Services, the Technical Program Lead oversees complex multi-year corporate projects involving cross-government stakeholders with impacts to interdependent service lines. This position leads programs, project teams, staff and stakeholders to deliver project outcomes aligned with IMT strategic vision, priorities, and goals.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading complex, enterprise-wide technology programs and projects to deliver strategic outcomes within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership on project planning, governance, resourcing, risk management, and implementation strategies.
• Managing the full project lifecycle, including charter development, requirements gathering, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, communications, and project delivery.
• Establishing and maintaining project governance frameworks, methodologies, and controls aligned with IMT priorities, Agile practices, and PMBOK standards.
• Building collaborative partnerships across ministries, business areas, technical teams, and vendor organizations to achieve integrated project outcomes.
• Monitoring project performance, quality, budgets, and compliance requirements while driving continuous improvement and accountability.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks, mentoring team members, and providing leadership to support successful program and service delivery.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to Project Managers and Project Coordinators to support consistent delivery practices and governance compliance.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management skills, with the ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence outcomes.
• Sound judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to support effective decision-making and risk management.
• Expertise in managing personnel, resources, budgets, priorities, and timelines within complex project environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, complemented by political and business acumen.

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

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Arts, Sciences), supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• Experience leading enterprise or cross-organizational initiatives, including project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, resource management, and delivery oversight.
• Significant knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, risk management, quality assurance, and budget management practices.
• Strong understanding of information technology infrastructure and services, combined with the ability to build partnerships, influence stakeholders, and provide strategic advice to senior leadership.
• 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 experience will be considered as assets:

• Leading Government of Alberta technology projects and programs, including serving as a technical lead on complex, cross-ministry initiatives.
• Managing multiple IT teams to support organizational reorganization activities, including ministry realignments, program transfers, service transitions, personnel movements, and cabinet or ministry changes.
• Coordinating infrastructure initiatives such as new office, floor, building, and meeting-room deployments, as well as workplace revitalizations, restacks, and decommissioning projects.
• Leading technology infrastructure and hosting initiatives, including technology refreshes and large-scale staff relocations.

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.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

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